In an ever-changing European context, where global players are on the rise, strengthening the European film and audiovisual ecosystem will require stronger industry platforms to ensure the continued quality and competitiveness of our European culture and works. As we look ahead to the future, the Film and Audiovisual Markets in Europe (F.A.M.E) are proud to[…..] […]
Category: Policies and Regulation
Government-funded Houdini bootcamps to upskill VFX and animation teams
Studios can now get 60 hours of instructor-led support, with personalised curriculums and schedules, with up to 90% of costs covered. Houdini is becoming an increasingly vital tool for modern VFX and animation pipelines – and Skills Bootcamp funding is now available to make it more possible than ever to rapidly upskill existing teams. Studios can[…..] […]
Strengthen AI education in Primary and Secondary schools
General requirements Cultivate talents: Ensure the correct direction of AI education and cultivate innovative talents. People-oriented: Build an innovative education ecology to promote the all-round development of students. Stimulate interest: Stimulate students’ enthusiasm for learning AI technology, cultivate scientific interest and scientific spirit. Overall planning: strengthen top-level design and departmental collaboration, and basically popularize AI[…..] […]
AIGC industry development status in China
Market size and growth rate In recent years, the domestic AIGC industry, driven by the wave of science and technology, has shown a significant development trend. The development of this industry is mainly due to the continuous progress of artificial intelligence technology and the continuous expansion of applications, which makes the AIGC market scale continue[…..] […]
UK VFX tax credit uplift will start on Jan 1st
On 30 October 2024, the Chancellor of the Exchequer confirmed an increased tax incentive for spending on visual effects (“VFX”) in the UK, which has been warmly welcomed by the UK’s VFX industry. Delivering Labour’s first Budget since coming to power in the July general election, Rachel Reeves announced that VFX spending in the UK[…..] […]
Japan’s anime industry looks to AI to solve labor crunch
New services can automate backgrounds, coloring, and other time-consuming work. With generative artificial intelligence poised to trigger seismic shifts across society, Japan’s animation industry is opening up to its potential to stem critical labor shortages, even as concerns about protecting creators abound. Nagoya-based K&K Design introduced generative AI into its workflow last year to help[…..] […]
2024 “Artificial intelligence +” action in the Government Work Report
The “Artificial intelligence +” strategic action proposed in the 2024 Government Work Report aims to promote the extensive application and in-depth development of artificial intelligence technology, and lead the construction of a modern industrial system with scientific and technological innovation and new quality productivity. The core of the “artificial intelligence +” strategic action is to[…..] […]
Ministry of Education: In-depth implementation of AI empowering education action
On September 26, The State Council Information Office held a series of themed press conferences on “Promoting high-quality Development”, and the relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Education introduced the relevant situation. Education is the foundation of building a strong country and reviving the nation. Minister of Education Huai Jinpeng said that the[…..] […]
The UK Department for Education is promoting the use of artificial intelligence to reduce teachers’ workload
The British government announced on August 28 local time that it plans to invest 4 million pounds (about 37.6 million yuan) to support technology companies to develop artificial intelligence tools to reduce the workload of teachers, help complete the preparation of lessons, grading homework and other matters. In a news release, the Department for Science,[…..] […]
Slower workforce growth and fewer new companies: the upward trend in the German games industry is weakening
Number of German game companies grows by 4 per cent in twelve months Slowed growth pace: employment figures at developers and publishers up 3.5 per cent German games industry plus extended game labour market provides more than 30,000 jobs The strong upward trend seen in the German games industry in recent years is now weakening[…..] […]