British Film Commission and UK Screen Association announce special session "The Post & VFX Playbook" at 2026 Cannes Film Festival
May 11, 2026

British Film Commission and UK Screen Association announce special session "The Post & VFX Playbook" at 2026 Cannes Film Festival

The British Film Commission and The UK Screen Association are teaming up for a special session at this year’s Cannes Film Festival to champion and promote the UK’s world-class VFX and post-production offer.
The session, entitled The Post & VFX Playbook takes place on Sunday 17th May at the UK Pavilion from 09:30 – 11:00.

A practical, producer-focused conversation, the session aims to help demystify the post process and help filmmakers unpack how to access the UK's generous Audio-Visual Expenditure Credits for post and VFX spend in a way that works for both budget and creative ambition.

Speakers include:

  • Adrian Wootton OBE, Chief Executive, British Film Commission
  • Neil Hatton MBE, CEO, UK Screen Alliance)
  • Shobha Conway, Head of Business Development & Operations, Union Visual Effects
  • Colin Kennedy, CEO & Founder, fixfx
  • Cara Kotschy, Founder & Managing Director, Residence Pictures
  • Steve Milne, Vice-Chairman, Cinelab Film and Digital
  • Gareth Kirkman, UK Business and Industry Development Manager, British Film Commission

The panel will be followed by networking and refreshments.

Register your interest for the panel here: https://lnkd.in/d_guEdtA

This Eventbrite is to gauge interest only. The event is open to Marché du Film and Festival accreditation badge holders on a first come, first served basis, so registering does not guarantee entry. Please arrive promptly for admission.