Today, November 21, the BAFTAs announced the 2024 BAFTA Breakthrough cohort! That means 43 up-and-coming creatives working in film, games, and television from across the UK, US and India were hand-picked to join the talent initiative, which the streaming platform Netflix supports.
The year-long program provides these up-and-comers various tools and opportunities to help stabilize their careers within the entertainment industry. Some of these perks include one-on-one meetings, career guidance, full-voting membership, access to BAFTA events and networking events within the UK and internationally. This year, several AAPI talents were chosen from the US cohort: Hanna Park (Editor), Sean Wang (Director), Nafisa Kaptownwala (Casting Director), Jih-E Peng (Cinematographer), Jing “Joy” Yi Ngiaw (Composer), Karrie Shirou Shao (Game Writer/Designer) and Nicole He (Creative Director.) Three of the awardees sat down with Character Media to speak about how they felt about becoming a part of the cohort.
CHARACTER MEDIA: How does it feel to be chosen for this year’s BAFTA US Breakthrough Cohort?
Hanna Park: It just feels joyous to be a part of…to be a part of the photoshoot and seeing so many diverse faces around me. It was really refreshing. Honestly, this past year, there’s been a lot of uncertainty. It seems like there’s this new thing that is worth celebrating about.
Jih-E Peng: I feel really honored to be a part of the BAFTA Breakthrough cohort this year. I’m really humbled because the cohort is amazing, it really means a lot to be surrounded by talented people. I think it’s incredible that BAFTA does this program; it’s necessary during these times and it means a lot to them to support underrated minorities, especially in craft positions.
Nafisa Kaptownwala: It’s extremely flattering and also inspiring. It’s a…
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