Netflix is looking for emerging genre filmmakers in the UK, partnering with industry organization Creative UK on a new program to help fund the development of debut features.
Called ‘Breakout’, the new initiative will see six groups given £30,000 ($41,000) in development funding to participate in an intensive training and professional development program offered by Creative UK. grant. After events in the residential lab, mentorship, support, and input – including from Netflix executives – at least one movie will get the green light with a budget of about $1 £0.5 million ($2 million) and launch globally on Netflix.
Hannah Perks, director of content acquisition at Netflix, UK, said: “We know there are a lot of great vocals emerging in the UK with bold, ambitious stories to tell who lacks experience. fees to reach their audience. initiative to create a talent pool for Netflix and the broader industry to enhance and develop the widest range of voices. We can’t wait to introduce exciting new UK talent to our global members. ”
Streamer – created the basis for British genre movies like caliber and Ceremony and is sponsoring Babak Anvari’s upcoming neo-noir thriller I came by – indicates projects that will be drawn from recognizable genres, including mystery and crime horror, daring and original horror, comedy and rom-coms, adult adventures young and family, but reinterpreted through a typically British lens.
“Talent is everywhere but opportunities are not, and from our first conversation it was clear that Netflix shared our desire to provide career-changing opportunities for digital talent. photos in the UK,” said Paul Ashton, head of film and television at Creative UK. “The movies supported at Creative UK have realized their best lives with Netflix, such as caliber and Ceremony, we know how important Breakout will be. By giving filmmakers the opportunity to promote projects across genres, we enable them not only to make great movies for audiences – but also to lay a strong foundation for their relationships. them with Netflix in the UK”
Breakout will be open to groups from a variety of creative disciplines whose work has attracted industry or public attention but has yet to make a sponsored feature film. Applications will open today, Wednesday.
