Meet the 2014 Breakthrough Brits

Find out about 2014’s BAFTA Breakthrough Brits. These talented newcomers from across film, games and television were selected by a jury of leading figures including Richard Ayoade, Barbara Broccoli OBE, Mike Newell and Olivia Colman.

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Photography: BAFTA/Ian Derry

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AJ Riach

Ashley Kendall

Callum Turner

Charu Desodt

Chris Lunt

Dan Gray

Destiny Ekaragha

Jonathan Asser

Katie Leung

Marc Williamson

Mike Brett & Steve Jamison

Ray Panthaki

Reece Millidge

Sarah Walker

Stacy Martin

Tandis Jenhudson

William Pugh

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We want people, from all backgrounds to achieve their creative dreams. Find out what programmes we have available to help.

Programmes For:

An essential industry membership that gives you the chance to be part of an inspiring global film, games and TV community.

Memberships:

Celebrating the very best creative talent from the worlds of film, games and TV.

Awards:

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AJ Riach

Ashley Kendall

Callum Turner

Charu Desodt

Chris Lunt

Dan Gray

Destiny Ekaragha

Jonathan Asser

Katie Leung

Marc Williamson

Mike Brett & Steve Jamison

Ray Panthaki

Reece Millidge

Sarah Walker

Stacy Martin

Tandis Jenhudson

William Pugh

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