BAFTA has opened applications for BAFTA Breakthrough 2026.
Now in its 13th year, BAFTA Breakthrough UK is the arts charity’s flagship talent programme, spotlighting and supporting outstanding emerging talent in film, games, and television.
BAFTA Breakthrough is supported by Netflix and now counts over 300 creatives amongst its alumni, including Abubakar Salim, Adjani Salmon, Akinola Davies Jr., Ambika Mod, Bella Ramsey, Daf James, Ellis Howard, Florence Pugh, George Robinson, Jack Rooke, Jennifer English, Jessie Buckley, Josh O’Connor, Laurie Nunn, Letitia Wright, Mark Choi, Olaide Sadiq, Paapa Essiedu, Raine Allen-Miller, Rina Yang, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Samantha Béart, and Vivian Oparah.
Jane Millichip, CEO of BAFTA, said: “Breakthrough UK is an integral part of BAFTA’s mission to champion creative talent across the screen industries. This programme goes beyond recognising talent at a ‘breakthrough’ moment, it is about providing the foundational support and professional nurturing that sustains a whole career. We are delighted to continue this important work with Netflix, whose support and shared commitment to investing in the next generation of talent help make Breakthrough UK possible.”
Anne Mensah, Vice President of UK Content, Netflix said: “BAFTA Breakthrough continues to champion the UK’s most exciting emerging voices, and as part of our wider Generation N work we’re proud to support the initiative for a seventh year, continuing to open doors for new creatives across the industry.”
Applications are now open at: www.bafta.org/programmes/bafta-breakthrough
The deadline for entries is 12pm, Friday 19 June 2026
Jon Creamer
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