Are you a LGBTQIA+ creative looking for additional career development support as you work towards your debut feature, TV pilot or online commission? The BFI Flare x BAFTA programme could be for you.
Who is BFI Flare x BAFTA for?
You will already have experience writing, producing or directing a short, a web series, full-length piece of theatre work or radio piece but now you are ready for the next step. Run in partnership with BFI NETWORK and BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, BFI Flare x BAFTA enables six creatives to strengthen their networks and explore the reality of creating long-form LGBTQIA+ work in the UK. Six successful applicants will receive:
- A day long intensive lab exploring the LGBTQIA+ creative landscape with senior industry, festival filmmakers, programme alumni and programme team during the BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival. This will take place at BAFTA
- Access to a networking event celebrating LGBTQIA+ creatives across the crafts during BFI Flare
- One-to-one mentoring from senior industry figures and filmmakers throughout the year. This is to help expand your professional network and provide support with sustaining your career
- Four one-to-one meetings on wellbeing and career coaching
- Complimentary three-year membership to BAFTA Connect for emerging and mid-level creatives in film, games and television
- Accreditation for BFI Flare and BFI London Film Festival. This includes access to screenings, networking opportunities and the Festival’s Digital Viewing Library.