Animation Skills Fund

The Animation Skills Fund supports the development of animation talent at all levels.

About the Animation Skills Fund

The Animation Skills Fund supports the development of animation talent at all levels - bringing new entrants into the industry and advancing career development.

Frame shot from Kensuke's Kingdom animation

Animation Trainee Finder programme

Production image of the characters from Pop Paper City

Programmes supported by the Animation Skills Fund

Animation job profiles

Animation Skills Council

Industry insights

Q&A with Gavin Halpin, Paper Owl Films
Award-winning series producer Vici King

Career support

Skills checklists
Bursaries
ScreenSkills Training Passport

Industry resources

HR Toolkit
Training provider hub
Research

Composite image of Omari Mccarthy And Natahn Addai

Webinar

Journey of an animation production manager

Two rising figures in animation, Nathan Addai and Omari McCarthy, shared their insights from Black perspectives, offering advice for those who wish to grow into influential roles in the industry.

Case study

Liv Bouton on working for Aardman through DreamBIG!

Liv Bouton shares her experiences of the flagship programme and why one 'yes' is all it takes to give the confidence to build a career in animation.