Emma Grazette | BAFTA Kirsh Scholarship

Emma Grazette | BAFTA Kirsh Scholarship

Emma Grazette is awarded a BAFTA Kirsh Scholarship to support an MA in Producing at National Film and Television School. Emma is a creative producer of Caribbean and British heritage. She grew up in Somerset and has previously lived in Zambia and the Deep South. Emma is mentored by Claudia Yusef.

I’m looking forward to being involved with BAFTA and to the mentoring, and delighted that they’re supporting my vision for furthering diversity in the industry.

Having worked on a Channel 4 series that shot around the world, Emma decided to pursue producing as a career and is currently working towards producing fiction for features and HETV. She has three years of experience working as a producer at an Indie (producing short-form content), as well as working independently, and has been a runner on Pinewood and Disney productions. 

Her heritage and studies in Caribbean literature piqued her interest in the hidden stories of the African diaspora. The slate of TV she is developing is strongly rooted in black history and experience, with a focus on perspectives from women and people of colour. She is an ardent champion for better diversity in the film and TV industry and takes inspiration from Ava Duvernay’s “Array now” org. She’s taken part in the BFI producer’s lab, Pro-create/ Soul Fest and Momentum mentoring programmes, and is a supported artist at The Independent Film Trust.

Emma said: "I’m very proud to be recognised by BAFTA. This scholarship is a great help in contributing towards my ability to focus on developing my skills, without the pressure of having to work alongside my studies. I’m looking forward to being involved with BAFTA and to the mentoring, and delighted that they’re supporting my vision for furthering diversity in the industry."