Meet the 2025 US Breakthroughs

Find out about 2025’s BAFTA Breakthrough US participants, supported by Apple TV. These emerging talents from across film, games and television were selected by leading industry figures.

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Supporting Talent

Elevate cohort insights from Edinburgh TV Festival

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Supporting Talent

Creating opportunities for emerging talent

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Supporting Talent

Sustaining a career in documentary

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Supporting Talent

Lessons in building a portfolio career

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Supporting Talent

Carys Thomas: From new writing winner to comedy Blap creator

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Supporting Talent

Pillion’s Harry Lighton on debut success

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2026 Young Game Designers: the winners

Supporting Talent

2025’s BAFTA Breakthroughs UK look ahead

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Meet the 2025 US Breakthroughs

Brandon Wilson

Brittany Shyne

Chase Infiniti

Erika Ishii

Eva Victor

Frida Perez

Karla Reyes

Maggie Kang

Mia Cioffi Henry

Miles Caton

Paige Bethmann

Xalavier Nelson Jr

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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:

Quick Links

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Brandon Wilson

Brittany Shyne

Chase Infiniti

Erika Ishii

Eva Victor

Frida Perez

Karla Reyes

Maggie Kang

Mia Cioffi Henry

Miles Caton

Paige Bethmann

Xalavier Nelson Jr

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