Chennai: The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has extended the deadline for submission of applications for BAFTA Breakthrough India by two weeks, from 25 January 2021 to 8 February 2021.
According to a press release, the initiative, supported by Netflix, generated a consistently high flow of applications from all across India, leading to an extension of the application deadline by two weeks.
A R Rahman, composer and BAFTA Breakthrough ambassador, said: “I am extremely proud to see the response that BAFTA Breakthrough India has received from across the country. We have received applications from across the nation, proving that talent can be found in all corners of India.”
The candidates who will eventually be hand-picked by BAFTA Breakthrough India, will receive the opportunity to take part in a year-long mentoring and guidance program. The chosen participants will receive one-to-one mentoring, global networking opportunities, free access to BAFTA events and screenings for 12 months, and full voting BAFTA membership. The chosen talent will also connect with and learn from some of the best in the British and Indian creative industries, share their expertise with peers around the world, gain access to opportunities beyond geographical borders, and be promoted as BAFTA Breakthrough artists globally.
To apply, visit www.bafta.org/supporting-talent/breakthrough/bafta-breakthrough-india
The eligibility criteria states that applicants must be over 18 years of age at the time of submission, primary residents of India for at least two years, and conversationally fluent in English.