Opportunities (W.C. 15 May)
1.BAFTA Breakthrough – Applications Now Open
BAFTA Breakthrough showcases and supports the next generation of creatives in film, games and television in the UK, the US and India.
Breakthrough identifies the most exciting talent and gives them support at their critical ‘breakthrough’ career moment: giving access to unique career development and networking opportunities and enabling them to build on their success, ensuring their continued development in their chosen field.
We will be open for applications for Breakthrough India, UK and USA on 11 May 2023.
Breakthrough UK is now open for applications – apply here by 12pm on Thursday 22 June
BAFTA Breakthrough UK showcases and supports the next generation of creative talent working in British film, games and television, identifying excellent individuals who have had a breakthrough year in the industry.
Every year, a group of on and off-screen talented newcomers are selected by a stellar industry Jury to take part in the Breakthrough UK year-long programme. See the 2023 eligibility criteria here.
Successful Breakthroughs receive voting membership of BAFTA for a year, giving them free access to BAFTA events and screenings and to the members’ space at 195 Piccadilly. In addition, BAFTA supports each Breakthrough individually; we work with them to create a tailored year of support, industry introductions and career development.
The Jury for Breakrough UK 2022:
CHAIR: Ade Rawcliffe – Group Director of Diversity and Inclusion at ITV
Jodie Azhar – CEO | Game Director at Teazelcat Games
Emma Morgan – Creative Director at Lion Television
Emily Stillman – Senior Vice President – Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden
Sara Putt – MD/Agent at Sara Putt Associates
Fiona Lamptey – Director of UK Features, Netflix
Jorg Tittel – Writer/Director/Producer & Games Designer at Oiffy
Charu Desodt – Production Director at INT./NIGHT
Jamie Campbell – Creative Director at Eleven Films
Marianne Jean-Baptiste – Performer
Ruth Madeley – Performer
Emma Lawson – Commissioning Editor – BBC Comedy
Jeanie Finlay – Documentary Director
Lauren Evans – Casting Director
BAFTA Breakthrough UK is supported by:
Meet the 2022 UK Breakthroughs here.
2. RTS STUDENT TELEVISION AWARDS 2023
The RTS Student Television Awards ceremony, sponsored by Kinetic Content, will take place on Friday 23 June 2023 at the BFI Southbank.
Join us on Friday 23 June to celebrate the best student talent in the UK at the RTS Student Television Awards 2023, sponsored by Kinetic Content.
The awards, hosted by TV and radio presenter Will Njobvu, will take place from 2pm at the BFI Southbank.
See the full list of nominees and find out more about the awards here.
Bookings
To register your free place at the Awards Ceremony, please click the ‘Book now’ button on the event page.
If you need to book more than 10 places, please contact Kirsty Whittaker kwhittaker@rts.org.uk
Follow @RTS_media and use the hashtag #RTSStudent
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3. Film London Labs: The Vanguard Writers Sessions
The art of storytelling is constantly evolving as writers innovate with different kinds of narrative, unexpected tones and blends of genres, and fresh ways of telling stories. Staying true to the foundations of dramatic writing, how can you exercise your creativity, ensure your script stands out and fully express your voice on the page?
In this lab, we’ll be exploring ways in which to raise your game and elevate your work – whether through subverting expectations, experimenting with genre and tone, telling stories with a conscience to have an impact or simply getting your script into the best possible shape.
Whether you’re developing original projects or working on staff (or looking to get staffed) on a TV show; whether you’re early in your writing career or you’re a seasoned scribe; this Lab aims to offer insights that will inspire and enrich your writing process.
Speakers confirmed so far include:
- Jamie Carragher, Writer and Story Editor (Succession), on the room where it happens: navigating the world of writing TV
- Josh Cockcroft, Producer & Director at Climate Spring, on Writing to change the world: How stories can combat the climate crisis
- Rachel Pronger, Script Reader, on key issues that commonly arise in screenplays by new writers
More speakers to be announced.
Book Now
4. BFI NETWORK England short film funding
A BFI fund open to filmmaking teams with directors based in England with exciting fiction live-action and animation short film projects (including immersive/virtual reality work) that showcase new perspectives.
Please read the full funding guidelines before you complete the application form. The application link is included in the guidelines.
If you are looking a writer, director or producer to work with on your project you can connect with your local BFI NETWORK team to see if they have any suggestions or upcoming networking events.
Applications open on 31 March 2023 and close at midday on 23 May 2023.
For more information on funding you can apply for and what support we provide, read our FAQs.
Watch the webinar from Tuesday 25 April 2023 which discusses the BFI NETWORK England Short Film Funding and UK-wide funding opportunities.