The renowned annual talent showcase spotlights the hottest up-and-coming actors and filmmakers in the UK and Ireland.
Screen International has unveiled the 2023 edition of Stars of Tomorrow, spotlighting the hottest up-and-coming actors and filmmakers in the UK and Ireland.
This year marks a special milestone for Stars of Tomorrow – its 20th edition, and the annual talent showcase has demonstrated an unparalleled track record for spotting emerging UK and Irish talent, both in front of and behind the camera, since its launch in 2004.
Those selected this time include Heartstopper star Kit Connor, Mia McKenna-Bruce, who played the lead role in Cannes breakout How To Have Sex,...
Screen International has unveiled the 2023 edition of Stars of Tomorrow, spotlighting the hottest up-and-coming actors and filmmakers in the UK and Ireland.
This year marks a special milestone for Stars of Tomorrow – its 20th edition, and the annual talent showcase has demonstrated an unparalleled track record for spotting emerging UK and Irish talent, both in front of and behind the camera, since its launch in 2004.
Those selected this time include Heartstopper star Kit Connor, Mia McKenna-Bruce, who played the lead role in Cannes breakout How To Have Sex,...
- 6/28/2023
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s Arthur Hughes, “Casualty” actor Gabriella Leon and “Coronation Street’s” Melissa Johns are among the names lined up for “About Time!” a celebration of deaf, disabled and neurodivergent talent set to take place in London on Friday (Oct. 28).
As well as Hughes, Leon and Johns, the actors taking part include Scottish Theater Award nominee Jack Hunter, who was nominated for his Edinburgh Fringe play “One of Two,” actor and comedian Jo Coffey (“Waterloo Road”), Nadia Nadarajah (“Vampire Academy”), Steph Lacey (“Bridgerton”), music artist Caroline Parker, Stephen Collins (“Dune”) and Tim Pritchett (“Black Mirror”).
Also part of the showcase are musical supervisor Ben Goddard and singer/songwriter Max Runham, whose music for the event will be translated into British Sign Language (Bsl) by Raphaelle Julien (“Clinks”), while duo Chris Fonseca and Harry Jardine will perform their unique brand of Bsl and rap.
Ruth Madeley (“Years and Years...
As well as Hughes, Leon and Johns, the actors taking part include Scottish Theater Award nominee Jack Hunter, who was nominated for his Edinburgh Fringe play “One of Two,” actor and comedian Jo Coffey (“Waterloo Road”), Nadia Nadarajah (“Vampire Academy”), Steph Lacey (“Bridgerton”), music artist Caroline Parker, Stephen Collins (“Dune”) and Tim Pritchett (“Black Mirror”).
Also part of the showcase are musical supervisor Ben Goddard and singer/songwriter Max Runham, whose music for the event will be translated into British Sign Language (Bsl) by Raphaelle Julien (“Clinks”), while duo Chris Fonseca and Harry Jardine will perform their unique brand of Bsl and rap.
Ruth Madeley (“Years and Years...
- 10/26/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Actress Ruth Madeley will co-host a Disney- and ITV-backed performance event at BAFTA in London later this month will aim to tackle the lack of representation and opportunity for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent creatives.
Ten performers will feature in About Time!, which has been created as a call to action for broadcasters, commissioners, casting agents, producers, and agents who are central to improving the opportunities for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent creative communities.
It is set for Friday, October 28, hosted by Bafta-nominated actor Madeley and Coronation Street actor Cherylee Houston.
About Time! has been devised and created by executive producer, former Fox Networks Groups and Endor Productions exec and industry veteran Sara Johnson, who now runs Bridge06; and Clare-Louise English and Jo Sargeant from Hot Coals Productions; in partnership with the ITV, ITV Studios and the Walt Disney Company UK & Ireland.
Ten performers will feature in About Time!, which has been created as a call to action for broadcasters, commissioners, casting agents, producers, and agents who are central to improving the opportunities for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent creative communities.
It is set for Friday, October 28, hosted by Bafta-nominated actor Madeley and Coronation Street actor Cherylee Houston.
About Time! has been devised and created by executive producer, former Fox Networks Groups and Endor Productions exec and industry veteran Sara Johnson, who now runs Bridge06; and Clare-Louise English and Jo Sargeant from Hot Coals Productions; in partnership with the ITV, ITV Studios and the Walt Disney Company UK & Ireland.
- 10/12/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
British TV industry leaders are set to convene at an event in celebration of deaf, disabled and neurodivergent talent that will address their lack of representation on screen and commit attendees to specific action points.
Created by Bridge06 and Hot Coals Productions, the event — entitled About Time! — is positioned as a “call to action” for broadcasters, commissioners, casting agents, producers and agents — key roles that are central to improving the opportunities for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent creative communities.
Taking place on Oct. 28 at BAFTA, the event will feature 10 working deaf, disabled and neurodivergent actors, musicians and performers and will be hosted by the BAFTA-nominated “Don’t Take My Baby” actor Ruth Madeley and “Coronation Street” star Cherylee Houston.
Five key commitments to support systemic change within the industry have been created as part of the showcase. Invited guests will be asked to commit to making one or a number of suggested agreements,...
Created by Bridge06 and Hot Coals Productions, the event — entitled About Time! — is positioned as a “call to action” for broadcasters, commissioners, casting agents, producers and agents — key roles that are central to improving the opportunities for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent creative communities.
Taking place on Oct. 28 at BAFTA, the event will feature 10 working deaf, disabled and neurodivergent actors, musicians and performers and will be hosted by the BAFTA-nominated “Don’t Take My Baby” actor Ruth Madeley and “Coronation Street” star Cherylee Houston.
Five key commitments to support systemic change within the industry have been created as part of the showcase. Invited guests will be asked to commit to making one or a number of suggested agreements,...
- 10/11/2022
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
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Since Jack Thorne gave a damning indictment of how the U.K. TV industry has dealt with disability during his keynote MacTaggart Lecture at last year’s Edinburgh TV Festival, the subject has become a major talking point.
Just over a year on, and a newly-announced performance event is now hoping to force change for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent talent currently working in the British creative industries.
About Time!, set to take place at BAFTA’s London headquarters on Oct. 28 with BAFTA-nominated actor Ruth Madeley (Years and Years) hosting, will feature 10 deaf, disabled and neurodivergent actors, musicians and performers. As part of the event, five key commitments to support systemic change within the industry have been announced as part of the continued drive to “increase visibility and opportunity for talent on and off screen,” with invited guests asked to commit to making one or...
Since Jack Thorne gave a damning indictment of how the U.K. TV industry has dealt with disability during his keynote MacTaggart Lecture at last year’s Edinburgh TV Festival, the subject has become a major talking point.
Just over a year on, and a newly-announced performance event is now hoping to force change for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent talent currently working in the British creative industries.
About Time!, set to take place at BAFTA’s London headquarters on Oct. 28 with BAFTA-nominated actor Ruth Madeley (Years and Years) hosting, will feature 10 deaf, disabled and neurodivergent actors, musicians and performers. As part of the event, five key commitments to support systemic change within the industry have been announced as part of the continued drive to “increase visibility and opportunity for talent on and off screen,” with invited guests asked to commit to making one or...
- 10/11/2022
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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