The new cohort spans film, television, documentary and games, with year-round career support backed by Netflix.
BAFTA has named 21 creatives to its 2026 Breakthrough UK cohort, bringing performers, filmmakers, designers and other screen professionals into its career-development programme.
The November 4 roster includes producer Hollie Bryan, writer-directors Louis Paxton and Imran Perretta, casting directors Lucy Allen and Tom Payne, and artists across television, documentary, games and performance. BAFTA says selection is made by leading figures from its membership, with support from Netflix.
Participants receive career guidance, networking access and BAFTA membership. The selection is a development opportunity rather than an award for one production.
Sources: BAFTA roster; Advanced Television.

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