BAFTA has now opened for applications for its talent initiative, BAFTA Breakthrough UK, supported by Netflix.
Now in its 12th year, BAFTA Breakthrough UK is the arts charity’s programme “dedicated to spotlighting and supporting outstanding emerging talent in film, games, and television.”
Among BAFTA Breakthrough’s alumni are Ambika Mod, Bella Ramsey, Jack Rooke, Adjani Salmon, Raine Allen-Miller, Samantha Béart, Abubakar Salim, Rose Ayling-Ellis, George Robinson, Rina Yang, Paapa Essiedu, Josh O’Connor, Jessie Buckley, Vivian Oparah and Letitia Wright. Many go on to build successful careers in film, TV and games that achieve national and international industry acclaim, including BAFTA nominations and wins.
BAFTA Breakthrough nurtures and encourages peer-to-peer network building. The programme also taps into BAFTA’s academy of 12,500 creatives through curating a host of one-to-one meetings with established practitioners. Over 1,500 meetings for Breakthroughs have been set up to-date. These have included Lena Dunham, Jesse Armstrong, Russel T Davies, Jack Thorne, Craig Mazin, Louis Theroux, Amma Asante, Shane Meadows, Cillian Murphy, Paul Rudd, Emma Thompson, Danny Boyle, Paul Greengrass, and Martin McDonagh among many others.
Jane Millichip, CEO of BAFTA, said: “Breakthrough UK is at the heart of BAFTA’s mission to champion creative talent and open doors in the screen industries. The programme is about more than recognition – it’s about building lasting careers and connections. We’re proud to continue this vital work in partnership with Netflix, whose long-standing support and shared commitment to investing in the next generation of UK creatives help make Breakthrough possible.”
Anne Mensah, Vice President Content, Netflix UK, said: “We’re proud to continue supporting BAFTA Breakthrough as it helps the next generation of storytellers take that vital next step in their careers. It’s been inspiring to see how this programme opens doors for emerging talent and provides them with the tools, connections and confidence to thrive across film, TV and games.”
Jon Creamer
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