Illuminated Films and sister company Illuminated Productions will be at MIP Junior and MIPCOM, respectively. Producer Iain Harvey will be presenting our latest pre-school series CAIMAN at MIP Junior. Illuminated will be in attendance as part of the UK Indies (stand R8.D11) represented by PACT. Click here to view the UK Indies digital brochure to MIP… Read more »

HOW TO CREATE AN ORIGINAL NEW PRE-SCHOOL SERIES? The development team at Illuminated Films was searching for something fresh – and, led by our Head of Development, decided to create it themselves. The result is CAIMAN – a (very) friendly young alligator living in a semi-tropical paradise. His world is full of colour – not… Read more »

Since 1991, the EU has supported Europe’s film and TV industries through the MEDIA programme, helping European talents to work together across borders. An independent network of experts selects the best stories from thousands of competitors every year. On the occasion of their 25th anniversary, we are proud to be a supporter and beneficiary of… Read more »

Prince Cinders has been licensed by Hopster to feature on the app at the start of 2016. Following a successful run with Father Christmas on Hopster, FC now makes way for the animated special Prince Cinders (1993) directed by Derek W. Hayes. Prince Cinders is based on the picture book by Babette Cole, and is… Read more »

Channel 4 will once again broadcast Father Christmas this year. Father Christmas will be on Channel 4 on Christmas Eve at 8.05am and on Christmas Day at 12.10pm. This year marks 24 years of Channel 4 broadcasting the Raymond Briggs classic animated film. Tune in for a family treat that will make your merry Christmas!

On Angel Wings will again be broadcast on Christmas Eve on BBC One. The animated special features on BBC One’s morning schedule with a 10am broadcast. It is an ideal time slot for children and families to share some Christmas viewing on Christmas Eve. On Angel Wings will then be available on BBC iPlayer shortly… Read more »

We are pleased to announce that Father Christmas (1991), directed by Dave Unwin, is now on Hopster (the children’s subscription based app channel). For the festive period only, Father Christmas will be available to watch for all members of Hopster. This festive treat is ideal for family viewing altogether. You can enjoy a free trail… Read more »

On Angel Wings is now available to buy on DVD and Digital HD. Available online and at all main retailers, On Angel Wings is ‘a Christmas delight for all the family’. The On Angel Wings DVD will make the perfect gift for Christmas this year for all ages to enjoy the magical heartwarming story. To… Read more »

Little Princess joins friends for Fantastic Fun in the all new Milkshake DVD release! Out now is Milkshake! Fantastic Fun! DVD featuring over 2 hours of all the favourites including Little Princess herself. On this special new DVD ‘It’s Sports Day’ for Little Princess and the hosts at the castle. Milkshake! Fantastic Fun is available… Read more »

Discover a magical re-working of the nativity story based on the book by acclaimed author Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, Private Peaceful) and from the executive producer of The Snowman and the director of Father Christmas. ON ANGEL WINGS enchanted families when it aired on BBC One last Christmas and now this delightful animated short film… Read more »