Netflix announces latest filmmaking talent for the third iteration of the Documentary Talent Fund

Netflix announces six filmmakers who will receive funding and professional support to make a short documentary as part of the third year of the Netflix Documentary Talent Fund. Following a rigorous application process and thousands of applications, a shortlist of 12 filmmaking teams from across the UK and Ireland were invited to Netflix’s UK HQ … Read more

Netflix announces the return of the Documentary Talent Fund

At the Edinburgh Television Festival, Netflix announced that the Documentary Talent Fund will return for its third year in a bid to provide opportunities for under-represented filmmakers in the UK and Ireland. Speaking on stage, Nelesh Dhand, Manager, Doc Series, UK said, “Following the success of the first two years of the fund we are … Read more

Netflix announces winners of career-boosting Documentary Talent Fund

Netflix announces the five filmmaking teams who will receive funding and professional support to make a short documentary on the theme of “Connection,” as part of the second year of the Netflix Documentary Talent Fund. Following a rigorous application process and thousands of applications, a shortlist of twelve filmmaking teams were invited to Netflix’s UK … Read more

Netflix announces its second year of the Documentary Talent Fund

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Netflix announces the return of the Documentary Talent Fund, to support emerging filmmakers. This year sees the programme extend to include the Republic of Ireland as well as the UK.  Building on the success of year one, the fund will continue to inspire and discover a new generation of documentary storytellers. The opportunity will be … Read more