Netflix, Creative UK launch low-budget filmmaking initiative Breakout

A budget of £1.5m for a debut feature is up for grabs.Netflix is partnering with non-profit organisation Creative UK, a merger between Creative England and Creative Industries Federation, on the low-budget filmmaking and training initiative Breakout.Six teams, selected from an open application process, will receive £30,000 in development funding to take part in an intensive training and professional development programme, delivered by Creative UK.

Following residential workshops, mentoring, support and input, including from Netflix executives, at least one film will be greenlit with an approximate £1.5m budget and a global launch on Netflix.Breakout will be open to creative

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