Summary of points – the cultural test for animation programmes

Find out how points for the cultural test for animation programmes are allocated.

Section A – cultural content

A1: Set in the UK or an European Economic Area (EEA) state or (up to 3 points for undetermined location) – Up to 4

A2: Lead characters British or EEA citizens or residents (or characters from an undetermined location) – Up to 4

A3: Animation based on British subject matter or relates to an EEA state or underlying material – 4 

A4: Original dialogue recorded mainly in English language – Up to 4 

Section B – cultural contribution

Programme represents/reflects British creativity, British heritage or diversity – Up to 4

Section C – cultural hubs

C1: At least 50% of the animation shooting or visual design or layout & storyboarding or VFX takes place in the UK – 2

C2: At least 50% of the music recording or audio post-production or picture-post production or voice recording takes place in the UK – 1 

Section D – cultural practitioners

D1: 1 of the 3 lead directors is an EEA citizen or resident  

D2: 1 of the 3 lead scriptwriters is an EEA citizen or resident 

D3: 1 of the 3 lead producers is an EEA citizen or resident    

D4: 1 of the 3 lead composers is an EEA citizen or resident 

D5: 1 of the 3 lead actors/voiceover artists is an EEA citizen or resident  

D6: At least 50% of the cast are EEA or residents  

D7: At least 1 of the 7 key HoDs is an EEA citizen or resident    

D8: At least 50% of the crew are EEA citizens or residents

Total – 31 points

See the guidance notes for further information on points.