Last year’s inaugural scheme supported female directors.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) has named 18 UK writers to receive support through its Elevate campaign.
Participants include Rachel De-Lahay, co-writer of Channel 4 series Kiri, who is writing an episode of The Eddy for Netflix with Jack Thorne, to be directed by Damien Chazelle.
Also selected is Smita Bhide, whose previous work includes writing and directing The Blue Tower, winner of best UK feature at Raindance film festival in 2008.
The 18 names were chosen by a panel of industry experts from almost 200 applicants. They will receive networking opportunities,...
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) has named 18 UK writers to receive support through its Elevate campaign.
Participants include Rachel De-Lahay, co-writer of Channel 4 series Kiri, who is writing an episode of The Eddy for Netflix with Jack Thorne, to be directed by Damien Chazelle.
Also selected is Smita Bhide, whose previous work includes writing and directing The Blue Tower, winner of best UK feature at Raindance film festival in 2008.
The 18 names were chosen by a panel of industry experts from almost 200 applicants. They will receive networking opportunities,...
- 6/28/2018
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
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