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The Prince William BAFTA Bursary: Apply for up to £2,000 to help you get to the next stage of your career

Ffilm Cymru Wales are delighted to be one of the partner organisations who are able to signpost entry-level talent to BAFTA’s career development bursary. 

This is for junior creatives needing financial support for next steps into the Screen Industries.

If you are 18 or over and have recently been part of one of our schemes below, you will be eligible to apply:

The Prince William BAFTA Bursary is a fund to help assist junior creatives with the costs of progressing their career in film, television or games. You can apply for something specific such as a training course (including driving lessons), the costs of equipment or software, or relocation costs; or you can apply for a contribution towards your living expenses whilst you are working or doing work experience.

To qualify to apply, you must:

  • Be 18 or over
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Have some experience in the film, games or TV sectors
  • Have worked with one of BAFTA's partner organisations (A New Direction, Arts Emergency, BFI Film Academy, Creative Access, Film Fixer, Ffilm Cymru Wales, GMAC Film, It's My Shout, Just Add Milk, MAMA Youth, Sara Putt Associates, Screen Alliance Wales, Screen NETS, ScreenSkills Short Circuit) or taken part in BAFTA’s YGD competition.

Applications are open until 10.00am Thursday 1st September.

For any queries, email apply@bafta.org