Thank you so much for taking part in our regional animation sector survey. Your answers will help us gather a picture of the animation sector in the Greater Manchester region. The survey should take 3-15 minutes. Deadline for submissions is Friday 24 October 2025.
When we use the term ‘animation’ we understand it as a broad term that covers narrative and non-narrative work for all audiences, motion graphics, VFX, cinematics, interstitials, adverts, interactive and non-interactive entertainment and many other applications. When the term ‘animation’ is used within this survey, please assume it refers to the practice that closely resembles your own use of the term.
About the Survey
The Manchester Animation Festival in partnership with the BBC, MediaCity and MediaCity Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub are conducting this strategic survey to create a comprehensive, data-rich portrait of Greater Manchester’s vital animation, VFX, motion graphics, game and cinematic sectors. While the UK's animation industry is valued at an estimated £1.7 billion, we need your input to accurately map the regional contribution, understand the current landscape following global changes and technological shifts (like AI and immersive media), and gather crucial data on turnover, staffing, and creative output. Your participation will directly inform policymaking, research, inward investment, and workforce development, ultimately showcasing and strengthening Greater Manchester as a dynamic, leading hub for creativity and applied innovation within the UK's thriving creative economy.
