France‘s The Yard VFX has signed up for membership of UK Display Alliance, the main commerce affiliation representing the UK’s visible results, TV and Movie Studios, post-production, and animation sectors.
The Paris-based firm stated the transfer, simply months after it opened a London department headed by Ben Owen, marked “a milestone” in its dedication to contributing to and collaborating with the inventive industries within the UK.
“Becoming a member of UK Display Alliance underscores our technique to align with companions which are genuinely advocating for the betterment of the UK’s VFX trade and its complete ecosystem,” stated Laurens Ehrmann, founder and senior VFX supervisor at The Yard.
“Their advocacy and up to date successes, notably in securing a extra engaging incentive construction, are completely aligned with our imaginative and prescient to broaden in markets wealthy with expertise and alternative. We’re trying ahead to collaborating with different members to advance the display screen sector.”
UK Display Alliance CEO Neil Hatton welcomed The Yard BVFX changing into a member, noting that the latest uplift within the UK’s VFX incentive (to 39% from 34% for qualifying prices from January 2025) and the robust abilities base had been a draw for worldwide corporations.
“We look ahead to The Yard taking part in our conferences and occasions, bringing their very own distinctive perspective and experience.”
As a member, The Yard will have the ability to have interaction in shaping coverage discussions, community with trade leaders, and entry assets and coaching.
The Yard has a high-profile observe file – with credit together with the double Genie VFX award-winning The Rings of Energy – Season 2 (Prime Video), Halo – Season 2 (Paramount+), the Emmy-nominated and HPA-winner All The Mild We Can’t See (Netflix), John Wick: Chapter 4 (Lionsgate), and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Future (Disney).
