BAFTA Breakthrough: Akinola Davies Jr & Laura Carreira Among 2025 Cohort

BAFTA Breakthrough: Akinola Davies Jr & Laura Carreira Among 2025 Cohort

Akinola Davies Jr, the director and co-writer of My Father’s Shadow, the UK’s entry for this year’s Best International Oscar race, and Laura Carreira, writer-director of the buzzy social drama On Falling, are among the 20 names selected for this year’s cohort of BAFTA Breakthrough talents. BAFTA Breakthrough is awarded to individuals in the midst […]

‘My Father’s Shadow’ Director Akinola Davies Jr. Among 2025 BAFTA Breakthroughs

The British Academy has unveiled the 2025 cohort for BAFTA Breakthrough U.K., featuring 20 creatives-to-watch in the film, TV and games. Among the crop of names to make the list this year are Akinola Davies Jr., who turned heads in Cannes with his directorial debut “My Father’s Shadow.” The film went on to get a […]

Three Scots selected to join prestigious BAFTA Breakthrough programme

Alumni of this programme include Tom Holland, Rose Ayling-Ellis and Florence Pugh.

BAFTA Breakthrough UK Announces 2025 Cohort

BAFTA has announced the 2025 cohort for its talent program BAFTA Breakthrough UK, supported by Netflix, featuring 20 creatives working across television, film and games. The post BAFTA Breakthrough UK Announces 2025 Cohort appeared first on WORLD SCREEN.

AFTA Reveals 2025 BAFTA Breakthrough UK Cohort Backed by Netflix

AFTA has announced the 2025 BAFTA Breakthrough UK cohort, revealing the 20 emerging creatives who are set to shape the future of film, television and games. Supported by Netflix, the prestigious programme features individuals who are offered a year of tailored industry support, development and mentoring. Now in its 12th year, BAFTA Breakthrough once again depicts its values and commitment to nurturing the next exceptional talent across the scree…

Meet the UK's 2025 video game BAFTA Breakthroughs

The 2025 UK BAFTA Breakthroughs have been revealed, with the games cohort made up of Kyle Banks (director, Farewell North), Stanley Baxton (solo developer, Latex, Leather, Lipstick, Love, Lust), Sally Beaumont (lead voice actor/script consultant, Old Skies), Mark Choi (composer, Empire of the Ants), and Cara Ellison (writer/narrative designer, Ghost Town).