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\u2022 BAFTA Breakthrough India applications open to emerging talent from today until 5 July, offering opportunities for creative acrossIndia\u2019s film, games and television industries
\n\u25cf BAFTA Breakthrough operates in the UK, USA and India, and is supported by Netflix
\n\u25cf To register interest visit www.bafta.org\/supporting-talent\/breakthrough<\/p>\n
India-wide, 12 May 2023:After the impressive success of the BAFTA Breakthrough India programme in 2021 and 2022, BAFTA is once again launching the scheme for a third year. Applications open today until 5 July, and the programme is open to creatives from across the film, games and television industries nationally, as well as those working in the UK and the US.<\/p>\n
This year also marks Netflix\u2019s third year supporting BAFTA Breakthrough in India and its fourth year in the UK and US.<\/p>\n
BAFTA Breakthrough aims to identify and nurture emerging talent from around the world and equip them with the resources they need to develop their skills and progress in their chosen field. First launched in the UK ten years ago, BAFTA Breakthrough is one of the arts charity\u2019s flagship talent schemes, with over 200 careers developed and accelerated to-date. Through this initiative, BAFTA Breakthrough India will once again identify and celebrate Indian talent by offering a bespoke programme of support \u2013 helping participants expand their knowledge about the industry, develop their craft, address barriers to progression, and build a global network with leading professionals who can boost their career trajectory.<\/p>\n
In addition to a bursary for supporting international networking opportunities, the programmewill offer recipients:<\/p>\n
\u25cf One-to-one industry meetings and group roundtable sessions
\n\u25cf Full BAFTA membership for a year, with the option to extend
\n\u25cf Global networking opportunities with industry and peer to peer Breakthrough cohorts
\n\u25cf Access to Career Coaching sessions and support with professional skills development
\n\u25cf Access to BAFTA\u2019s virtual programme of events and screenings for 12 months<\/p>\n
Tim Hunter, BAFTA Executive Director of Learning, Inclusion, Policy and Membership said:”Given the significant contribution of the South Asian community to UK culture, and global influence of India\u2019s screen industries, we\u2019re thrilled to be supporting the next generation of change-makers to make their mark on India\u2019s creative arts and support cross-cultural exchange between our two countries. Many thanks to Netflix for providing the generous support needed to bring BAFTA Breakthrough to life.
\nMonika Shergill, Vice President – Content, Netflix India, “We are proud of our partnership with BAFTA for the Breakthrough India Program for the third consecutive year. With this programme, we are excited to give wings to the next generation of creators and provide them with a prestigious global platform to showcase their best work. We look forward to extending our support to India’s creative community as they connect and learn from the global network of BAFTA Breakthroughs.”
\nBy tradition, BAFTA will select talent through a cross-industry jury of notable experts meticulously picked to ensure a broad and varied range of valuable perspectives. The 2023\/24 cohort will be announced later this year.
\nThe successful participants will be revealed in a global announcement in November.
\nThe extraordinarily talented list of BAFTA Breakthrough\u2019s second cohort comprised of the future stars of the film, games and television industries: Ajitpal Singh (Writer), Alokananda Dasgupta (Music Composer\/Director), AratiKadav (Director\/Writer), Leena Manimekalai (Director\/Writer), Mathivanan Rajendran (Producer), Nakul Verma (Game Director), Prateek Vats (Director\/Writer), SaumyanandaSahi (Cinematographer), Shubham (Writer) and Sumukhi Suresh (Performer).<\/p>\n
BAFTA Breakthrough\u2019s first cohort included Palomi Ghosh (Actor), Shruti Ghosh (Game Developer\/Art Director), Arun Karthick (Director\/Writer), Tanya Maniktala (Actor), Karthikeya Murthy (Composer), Jay PinakOza (Cinematographer), Sumit Purohit (Director\/Writer), Renu Savant (Director\/Writer), Akshay Singh (Writer\/Producer) and Vikram Singh (Director).<\/p>\n
Application Requirements<\/p>\n
The programme is looking for candidates who:<\/p>\n
\u25cf Will be aged 18 or over at the time of application
\n\u25cf Have been primarily resident in India for at least 2 years
\n\u25cf Are conversationally fluent in English
\n\u25cf Making a name for themselves as an exciting new Animator, Choreographer, Cinematographer, Colourist, Composer, Costume Designer, Director, Editor, Game Developer, Game Director, Game Producer, Hair\/Make-up Artist, Performer, Presenter, Producer, Producer\/Director, Production Designer, Series Director, Series Producer, Sound Editor\/Mixer, Writer or VFX\/3D Artist within the Indian film, games or television industries<\/p>\n
The candidates are required to have:<\/p>\n
\u25cf A letter of recommendation from a relevant regional film, games or television industry organisation or a creative collaborator in India.
\n\u25cf A leading professional credit on a piece of work that has, in the past 5 years, been theatrically released in India; or broadcast on a television channel or OTT platform in India; or released in India on a publicly available platform
\n\u25cf A demonstrable ambition to collaborate and share their expertise with UK practitioners and\/or to produce content for UK audiences<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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