Motion North is building up to a big two-day conference in February, and Creative Boom is proud to be one of its many supporters. Manchester-based, it’s a collection of motion designers, animators, filmmakers and VFX artists “residing in the upper regions of the UK” who gather to share their love of making things move.

Started in 2009 by Jim Campbell and Ben Black, it began as a social gathering; a way to keep up on trends, discuss plug-ins, and moan about clients/bosses. Since 2011, the event has been curated by Jonny Ashworth, and over the years, it has grown into a place to learn from the best, attracting industry speakers from across the world. For 2026, Motion North is going big! Watch this space for further announcements, but save the dates in the meantime!