Wild Child Animation

Meet the Studios at the Glasgow Film Festival! Wild Child’s Anthony Eliot-Finch is joining Heehaw, Revenant, and EYEBOLLS for the Meet the Studios panel at Glasgow Film Festival’s Industry Focus – a session all about what studios are up to, what they’re looking for, and how to connect. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4gW8hzu 📅 Monday, 3rd March 📍 The Social Hub, Glasgow Sponsored by Animated Women UK & Animation Scotland, it's not to be missed. #GFF24 #AnimationScotland #WildChildAnimation

The Animation Council is at the heart of shaping Animation UK’s policies and priorities, setting the agenda for growth in our industry. We are delighted to welcome three newly elected representatives who will lead the charge for the next term: Ralph Kamp, Founder & CEO at Timeless Films Limited, Tim Searle, Director and Producer at Tim Searle Animation Ltd., and Sueann Rochester, Co-Founder and CEO of Wild Child Animation. Elected by our animation members every two years, the Council plays a crucial role in driving initiatives - from our Blueprint for Growth to key events, trade missions, and the Animation UK awards. Their leadership will help steer the sector through the challenges and opportunities ahead. Read more below. #animation #election #studio

What an incredible experience at #MoveSummit2025! A huge thank you and congratulations to the team, Tom Bryant, Lucy Teire, Caroline Parkinson, and everyone involved for creating such a remarkable event. As proud sponsors, we were thrilled to be part of it all—from our “Breaking into the Industry” education day session to showcasing our processes and projects in a "Breaking into Development" panel, and not forgetting Ron Henry’s talk "Scaling the Duck". It was a pleasure to join an amazing line-up of speakers, including Mike Mitchell and Maurissa Horwitz. Massive thanks to all the participants, industry friends, and everyone who stopped by our booth. Sharing ideas and connecting with peers and the vibrant Scottish animation community is what truly makes Move Summit so special. #WildChildAnimation #ScottishAnimation #AnimationIndustry

Fresh off the plane from Kidscreen, and we're jumping right into Move Summit! As proud sponsors once again, we're preparing for three exciting days filled with insights, inspiration, and industry know-how. If you're attending, here’s where to find the Wild Child Animation team: 📍 Wednesday, 12:00, Non Art Roles in Animation and VFX Panel – Explore diverse career options beyond the creative. 📍 Wednesday, 14:00, Breaking into the Industry with Suzie Brearley, Eilidh Brown, & Adele Khawli – Advice on navigating your path into the industry. 📍 Thursday, 15:00, Breaking into Development featuring Selina Wagner, Martha Macdiarmid, Will Adams, Chris Rose, & James Walsh – Your guide to breaking into the world of development. 📍 Friday, 12:00, Scaling the Duck with Ron Henry – Discover how an Unreal pipeline laid the foundation for our growth. Plus… - Creative Challenge Mentorship: Sueann Rochester will join the mentors for the creative challenge set by Mike Mitchell on Wednesday. - Portfolio Reviews: Get personalised feedback from our team, who will be there across the three days. And don’t forget—our team will be in the exhibition area on Thursday and Friday! https://lnkd.in/f-h7ZQm #WildChildAnimation #MOVE2025 #Animation #VFX

What an incredible night at last week's Focus Awards 2025! We’re beyond thrilled to have won the Outstanding Visual Effects and Animation award! Being recognised among Scotland’s finest in the screen industry is an absolute honour, and we’re so proud of the talented team at Wild Child. A huge thank you to Film City Futures and everyone who continues to champion Scottish animation. #FocusAwards2025 #WildChildAnimation #AwardWinning #ScotlandsScreenIndustry #Animation

Big news! 🎬 Following the success of the Toad & Friends series, we're teaming up once again with Hoho Entertainment to bring The Wind in the Willows to life as a full-length animated feature! https://lnkd.in/ezif2iz2 With support from Screen Scotland, this adaptation will return to the heart of Kenneth Grahame’s beloved classic. #Animation #WildChildAnimation #WindInTheWillows #ToadAndFriends

We are proud to be a sponsor of the MOVE Summit 2025, Scotland's biggest animation gathering. Looking forward to an inspiring few days—stay tuned for details on when you can catch the Wild Child team hosting panels, giving talks, or reviewing portfolios. #WildChildAnimation #MOVESummit2025 #Animation

Kidscreen 2025 is in full swing! ⭐ We’re here in San Diego, connecting with some of the brightest minds in the industry and talking all things animation, storytelling, and what’s next for kids’ content. If you’re attending Kidscreen, send us a message—we’d love to meet up! #WildChildAnimation #Kidscreen #AnimationNetworking #ContentForKids

🌴 Hello, L.A.! 🌴 We’ve touched down in Los Angeles and are ready for a week of exciting conversations about animation, storytelling, and what’s next for Wild Child in 2025! If you’re in town and want to meet up before Kidscreen, let’s talk. We’re always up for great chats over coffee #WildChildAnimation #AnimationIndustry

No trophy this time, but what a night! ✨ We’re incredibly proud of Toad & Friends and grateful for the recognition at the Broadcast Awards 2025. Being nominated alongside such incredible talent in the Best Pre-School Programme category is a win in itself! A huge congratulations to our friends at Magic Light Pictures for winning Best Pre-School Programme for Tabby McTat! And of course, a massive shoutout to the Wild Child Animation team, our amazing partners, Hoho Entertainment, and director Tim Searle. #BroadcastAwards #ToadAndFriends #WildChildAnimation