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BAFTA Breakthrough Brits, in partnership with Burberry – FAQs

BAFTA Breakthrough Brits, in partnership with Burberry – FAQs

22 May 13

Below is a list of frequently asked questions for the Breakthrough Brits 2013 application process. Please note that we stopped accepting applications at 10am on 8 July 2013.

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Breakthrough Brits terms and conditions

WHAT IS THE ENTRY PROCEDURE?

You or your nominated representative may enter the Initiative by submitting a completed online entry form together with your showreel and CV. Incomplete application forms and entrants who fail to submit a showreel and CV by the closing date of 10am 8 July 2013 will not be eligible for consideration in this Initiative.

You may also choose to include the following with your application; images, a headshot or, in the case of games, an information document telling us where and how to access your game.

The links to enter can be found at the bottom of this page.

WHO CAN ENTER?

Anyone who is over the age of 18 and is a British passport holder may enter. You must be able to demonstrate that you are a resident of the UK for the entire duration of the Initiative and beyond. You must be available for the Breakthrough Brits day which is being held in central London on 21st October 2013 and be based mainly in the UK for any subsequent mentoring sessions and events until October 2014.

WHAT LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRANTS?

The Academy is looking for exceptional individuals who are already working in the Film, TV or Games industries for this Initiative. It is open to on screen and off screen talent across the full range of crafts that BAFTA rewards through our Film, TV, Craft, Games and Children’s Awards ( go to the BAFTA Awards section ).

You will have been involved with a piece of work that has been theatrically released, broadcast or published between October 2012 and October 2013 in either a supporting or leading role. Your first lead role on a production should also happen during this time, though it may still be in production.

The major work cited is expected to be a feature film, broadcast programme or video game set for production or release in 2013 however the Academy will consider shorts, commercials, online programmes, apps and music videos as supporting material for your application.

WHAT IS THE COMMITMENT REQUIRED FROM ME?

By entering the Initiative you declare that you are able to attend the Breakthrough Brits day on 21 October 2013 and will take part in any subsequent events, mentoring sessions and seminars if you are selected until October 2014. You also agree to be named in the media and to participate in promotional and press activities before, during and after the event, including:

1. Media interviews

2. Photo opportunities

IS THERE AN UPPER OR LOWER AGE LIMIT?

As stipulated, the Initiative is only open to candidates aged 18 or over on October 21 2013. Younger candidates will be considered only in exceptional circumstanced. There is no upper age limit. The Initiative is open to anyone who fits the criteria listed above.

WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP?

Creative entrepreneurs are investors in talent – their own or other people’s. They take opportunities, they take risks and they fight to get their talent recognised. We want to hear about how you have demonstrated these attributes during your time in these often challenging industries.

WHY DO YOU ASK FOR A PHOTO?

This is optional, but useful for administration purposes as an aide memoire. It will not be used as part of the judging process.

DO I HAVE TO PAY?

No, it is free to apply and be considered for this initiative.

WHAT DO YOU NEED FROM MY CV?

You should submit a full, professional CV. We need a full credit list with the title of the production, your role and the date clearly indicated. This is also where you should tell us about any awards, training or recognition you’ve received that makes you a Breakthrough Brit.

WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM MY SHOWREEL

Aside from showcasing you work and experience, we want to see evidence of where you have led on projects. As such, this content should take priority in your showreel. All the clips must be clearly labelled with the title of the production, the date of release (if applicable) and your role. Showreels without these labels will not be considered.

WHAT FORMAT SHOULD MY SHOWREEL BE?

You must submit your application form and showreel during the online entry process so it'll need to be in a format suitable to upload (i.e. .mov) Please check the film specification guide before entering.
( click here for details )

HOW LONG CAN MY SHOWREEL BE?

Total running time for showreels may be up to 5 minutes. Longer showreels will not be accepted.

I’M A WRITER. DO I NEED TO SUBMIT A SHOWREEL?

We understand that many writers do not have showreels of their work and so writers are exempt from the requirement to submit a showreel. However, it is therefore really important that you submit a full industry CV that clearly lists your credits to date. This must include the production title, your specific role on it e.g. lead writer and the date it was produced. We will ask for supporting materials such as script extracts at the longlisting stage.

I WORK IN GAMES; DO I NEED TO SUBMIT A SHOWREEL?

Yes. Just like film and TV showreels, we’d like you to submit a video that show cases relevant material from the games you’ve worked on. This can be anything from a simple highlights package to a video explaining what you did at key points in the game. It doesn’t have to be shiny or slick; we just want a visual CV of your body of work to date. As with film and TV showreels, we want to see evidence of where you have had an impactful role on work and this content should take priority in your showreel.

I WORK IN GAMES; DO I NEED TO SUBMIT A SHOWREEL?

I WORK IN GAMES; CAN I SUBMIT APPS FOR CONSIDERATION?

It is stated in the terms and conditions the Academy will consider apps as supporting material for your application. In this context, apps are deemed to mean applications that are not games. If you have taken a leading and impactful role on an app that is a game and has been released or is in development between October 2012 and October 2013 then you are eligible for Breakthrough Brits 2013. Other apps (non-games) you have worked on during this time can be submitted as supporting material.

I WORK IN GAMES; WHAT DO YOU MEAN WHEN YOU SAY 'LEAD ROLE'?

Candidates wishing to apply for this initiative must have taken a leading role on the development of a game between October 2012 and October 2013. Due to the collaborative nature of the games industry, this may mean that you have achieved a lead credit on the production or have had an impactful role on a game you’ve worked on.

I DON’T HAVE A SHOWREEL OR AN UP-TO-DATE CV, CAN I STILL APPLY?

Applications submitted without these supporting materials will not be considered for this Initiative.

SOME OF MY WORK IS SUBJECT TO A NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT. CAN I INCLUDE IT IN MY SHOWREEL?

Showreels are for internal purposes only at the application stage. Any clips you send through in your showreel will remain confidential and will only be viewed by the judging panel and BAFTA staff.

CAN I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION FORM AND THEN COME BACK TO SUBMIT MY SHOWREEL AND CV?

Please follow the application process through to completion in one sitting. This will ensure that all your application information is accurately recorded and stored on our system.

CAN I UPLOAD ANY ADDITIONAL MATERIALS WITH MY APPLICATION?

Yes. If you wish to upload stills of your work for consideration or an information document for accessing games then upload them when submitting your showreel and CV.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED MY APPLICATION?

If your application has successfully been submitted you will be redirected to a confirmation ‘thank you’ webpage.

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY SHOWREEL AND CV HAVE BEEN UPLOADED?

You will be able to view the progress of your upload within the uploader window. Once this has completed, click ‘Finish’ and you will be redirected to the confirmation ‘thank you’ webpage. If we receive your application form but no CV or showreel, we will make best efforts to contact you for outstanding materials. The Academy takes no responsibility for incomplete entries or late submission of material.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I EXPERIENCE TECHNICAL PROBLEMS WHEN UPLOADING MY SHOWREEL AND CV?

Please refer to the film specification guide . If you are still struggling, please email breakthrough@bafta.org and someone will assist you.

WHEN DOES ENTRY OPEN?

You can upload your Content to the Website from 04 June 2013 unless we let you know otherwise via a message on the Website.

WHEN DOES ENTRY CLOSE?

All Content must be received by us via the Website no later than 10am on 8 July 2013. Please take into account the time it might take your content to be uploaded to the Website - don't leave it too late!

HOW WILL YOU USE MY REFEREE’S DETAILS?

References will be required if you are longlisted as a Breakthrough Brit. We will ask for references at this stage so please ensure that the person you cite as your referee is happy to be contacted in this way.

HOW DO I NOMINATE SOMEONE ELSE?

If you know the person you wish to nominate, please send them the link to the application form . as they will need to complete this and submit supporting materials to be considered. If you do not know them but wish for us to consider them then please send an email with their name and contact details (if possible) to breakthrough@bafta.org by Monday 01 July. This will give us enough time to invite them to apply and for them to complete the application process. Please note that while we will endeavour to contact all those who are nominated, we cannot guarantee that individuals will submit an application. Nominations without the subsequent submission of a completed application form and supporting materials will not be considered for the initiative.

WHEN WILL I KNOW IF I HAVE BEEN SELECTED?

BAFTA will contact you the w/c 29 July if you have been selected for the longlist. References will need to be provided at this point by those shortlisted and you may be required to submit further information. Candidates selected as a Breakthrough Brit will be notified w/c 9 September.

HOW DO I WITHDRAW MY APPLICATION?

You may withdraw your application at any time by emailing breakthrough@bafta.org