AR Rahman shared this image. (courtesy of arrahman)
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- Participants will receive one-on-one tutoring.
- They will also have free access to BAFTA events and screenings.
- “This is a unique opportunity for promising artists,” said AR Rahman.
Mumbai:
Academy Award-winning music composer AR Rahman was announced on Monday as the ambassador for the British Academy of Film and Television (BAFTA) “Revolutionary Initiative”. The initiative, backed by Netflix, aims to identify, celebrate and support up to five talents working in film, games or television in India. AR Rahman said he is delighted to be working with BAFTA to discover the talent the country has to offer. “This is a unique opportunity for up-and-coming artists to have the support of a world-renowned organization, not only to make connections with other talented creatives around the world, but also to be mentored by BAFTA winners and nominees.
“I am looking forward to seeing the brilliant talent chosen from India to be showcased on a global stage,” the 53-year-old composer said in a statement. The flagship new talent initiative, applications for which are now open, is part of BAFTA’s year-round work to support new talent, operating in conjunction with its award ceremonies around the world.
According to a press release, BAFTA Breakthrough India will help facilitate the development of relationships between British talent and local Indian creatives. Amanda Berry OBE, Executive Director of BAFTA, said that Rahman shares the team’s passion for identifying and nurturing new talent and that they were grateful for their support.
“He is well positioned to support the initiative, with his broad spectrum of work attracting recognition for Hindi, Tamil and Telugu films, which will help BAFTA attract a broad section of the industry,” added Amanda Berry. As part of BAFTA Breakthrough India, a jury of British and Indian industry experts will select five talents from across India to participate in the one-year mentoring and mentoring program.
Participants will receive one-on-one mentoring, global networking opportunities, free access to BAFTA events and screenings for 12 months, and BAFTA membership with voting rights.
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