The Production Guild of Great Britain (Pggb), in partnership with the British Film Commission, has revealed the participants for its inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Mentor Scheme.
The program has matched 15 emerging talent mentees with experienced industry mentors working in U.K. film and high-end TV production.
Professor Lyndsay Duthie, CEO of Pggb, said: “This first cohort spans talent of differing ages at various points in their careers, all looking to progress to the next level. For the next six months they will receive dedicated regular contact time with their mentors, who will help them hone their goals, overcome challenges and implement effective steps to help them progress along their chosen path.”
Samantha Perahia, head of production for the U.K. at the British Film Commission, said: “Access to experienced crew is a vital component of any successful stage space development. This kind of initiative, which focuses on diversity and inclusion...
The program has matched 15 emerging talent mentees with experienced industry mentors working in U.K. film and high-end TV production.
Professor Lyndsay Duthie, CEO of Pggb, said: “This first cohort spans talent of differing ages at various points in their careers, all looking to progress to the next level. For the next six months they will receive dedicated regular contact time with their mentors, who will help them hone their goals, overcome challenges and implement effective steps to help them progress along their chosen path.”
Samantha Perahia, head of production for the U.K. at the British Film Commission, said: “Access to experienced crew is a vital component of any successful stage space development. This kind of initiative, which focuses on diversity and inclusion...
- 8/24/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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