BBC, Fremantle, ITV, Prime Video, Sky and TV Collective’s 2024 U.K. Breakthrough Leaders Unveiled (Exclusive)
The 50-strong cohort for the fourth iteration of the TV Collective’s groundbreaking Breakthrough Leaders program has been unveiled.
The initiative is in partnership with Fremantle, BBC Studios, Amazon, Sky, and ITV Studios. The program has identified and will empower 50 exceptional individuals from Black, Asian and global majority backgrounds who are poised to become the future leaders of the U.K. TV industry.
This year’s selection process saw a significant increase in female leaders and a broader geographic representation beyond London. Among those recognized are BAFTA-nominated screenwriter and director Shiva Raichandani, documentary filmmaker Georgie Yukiko-Donovan and Ellie Sabine-Singh, head of development at Chatterbox Media. The full list of leaders is here.
The leaders will have access to a year-round curated program designed to advance their progression and leadership in the industry. It includes exclusive access to 10 masterclasses, direct engagement with headline sponsors and their top decision-makers and networking with prominent industry figures.
The initiative is in partnership with Fremantle, BBC Studios, Amazon, Sky, and ITV Studios. The program has identified and will empower 50 exceptional individuals from Black, Asian and global majority backgrounds who are poised to become the future leaders of the U.K. TV industry.
This year’s selection process saw a significant increase in female leaders and a broader geographic representation beyond London. Among those recognized are BAFTA-nominated screenwriter and director Shiva Raichandani, documentary filmmaker Georgie Yukiko-Donovan and Ellie Sabine-Singh, head of development at Chatterbox Media. The full list of leaders is here.
The leaders will have access to a year-round curated program designed to advance their progression and leadership in the industry. It includes exclusive access to 10 masterclasses, direct engagement with headline sponsors and their top decision-makers and networking with prominent industry figures.
- 5/9/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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