Features of the Future

Wednesday 12 Nov 2025 - 13:15
Bridgewater Hall - Barbirolli Room
Runtime: 60 mins (approx.)

The animation feature landscape is evolving faster than ever, with independent breakthroughs commanding audience attention alongside studio blockbusters in the battle for the box office. For creators and studios alike, the question is no longer just how to make an animated feature, but how to get it made, seen, and sustained in today’s shifting marketplace. This panel brings together industry leaders to discuss development, financing, and new routes to audiences. Join us for an inside look at how animated features are the future.

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Guests

Andrew Baker

Andrew Baker is an award-winning Producer and Executive Producer and founder of Cantilever Media, a UK based film and television production company, and Kazoo Films, a UK and Ireland animated film distribution company.

Eleanor Coleman

Eleanor Coleman is a Paris based American who has worked for over 25 years in the European animation community working independently in animated feature film acquisitions and development with Indie Sales, where she has built an innovative prestigious lineup

Liz Warren

Liz is a Fund Manager within the BFI Filmmaking Funds team, responsible for the management of the Development, Creative Challenge and Future Takes Funds. Liz has over 25 years of experience working in talent development, programming, and exhibition primarily with festivals and not for profit cultural organisations. Working across roles including Executive Director, Creative Producer, Project Manager, Programmer, Evaluator and Assessor for organisations including ForMed Films, Live Cinema UK, BFI Film Audience Network, Locarno Film Festival, Encounters Short Film Festivals, Edinburgh International Film Festival, Animated Exeter, British Council, Creative Europe, Watershed, and the UK Film Council.

Julian Scott

Julian is an Executive Producer, Independent Commercial Advisor and Media Consultant with over 30 years’ experience in developing, financing, packaging and co-producing international film and television projects. He is a member of BAFTA and the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and in addition to producing original IP, works as a consultant for Film London, driving inward investment and business growth for London’s animation sector, and as a mentor and business advisor for Creative UK through its Creative Enterprise Business Builder initiative.