BAFTA have this morning announced that they’ve teamed together with Warner Bros. to support a brand new scholarship programme based in and around film, television and games. The programme is being supported by HRH The Duke of Cambridge, President of BAFTA (Prince William to his friends) and will provide three scholarships annually and will assist talented people in need of financial support to study a post-graduate course in one of the three industries. Successful applicants will each receive up to £10,000 to cover their course fees and receive mentoring support, free access to BAFTA events around the UK, and a funded work placement within the Warner Bros. group of companies.
It’s great to see that in the midst of budget cuts, and the cost of doing these kind of courses at an all-time high, that companies like BAFTA and Warner Bros. can get behind such a scheme. It’s only three places but hopefully it will give talented new filmmakers the chance to get a leg-up in the industry that they need.
Applications to be considered opens today until 17th June. The full press release is below with all the info. To apply for the scheme, click here.
BAFTA AND WARNER BROS. TO SUPPORT NEW prince william scholarships in film, television and games
New scholarships announced at today’s inauguration of
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the presence of
HRH The Duke of Cambridge, President of BAFTA
London, 26 April: On the day the state-of-the-art film and television production facility, Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden is being inaugurated by TRHs The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) and Warner Bros. announce the creation of the Prince William Scholarships in Film, Television and Games.
The three annual Prince William Scholarships, applications for which open today, will assist talented people in need of financial support to study a post-graduate course in one of the three industries. Successful applicants will each receive up to £10,000 to cover their course fees and receive mentoring support, free access to BAFTA events around the UK, and a funded work placement within the Warner Bros. group of companies.
The partnership between BAFTA and Warner Bros. is a demonstration of both organisations’ commitment to investing in future talent. The Prince William Scholarships form a key part of Warner Bros. Creative Talent, a multi-layered nationwide investment programme in skills and training for the UK’s creative industries, and build upon BAFTA’s successful BAFTA Scholarship Programme, which began in 2012.
Applications for the Prince William Scholarships in Film, Television and Games, supported by BAFTA and Warner Bros., are now being accepted at http://bit.ly/
BAFTAScholarships. The deadline for applications is Monday 17June 2013. Amanda Berry OBE, Chief Executive of BAFTA, said: “BAFTA is delighted to be partnering with Warner Bros. on the Prince William Scholarships in Film, Television and Games. Working together, we can provide vital financial support and industry experience to individuals whose talents might otherwise be lost to our industry. BAFTA’s President, HRH The Duke of Cambridge believes that everyone deserves a chance to shine, and we are immensely proud he has chosen to be associated with this initiative, which builds upon the existing BAFTA Scholarship Programme. We hope that the scholarship recipients will become the mentors of the future, and be in a position to give back to others from similar backgrounds.”
Josh Berger CBE, President & Managing Director, Warner Bros. UK, Ireland and Spain, said, “To ensure continued success for the UK’s creative industries, we’re determined to play a key role in finding, funding and nurturing talent from all backgrounds. This exciting partnership with BAFTA will help us to do just that by providing opportunities for talented young people to not only learn about, but also experience the broad range of sectors that both organisations are renowned for.”
