The 2024 Breakthrough Cohort from BAFTA features game development talent hailing from the United Kingdom, the United States, and India

The 2024 BAFTA Breakthrough program has acknowledged several video game creators, including those associated with titles like Black Myth: Wukong, Baldur's Gate 3, and Pacific Drive.

This initiative is BAFTA's premier platform for fostering emerging talent in the sectors of games, television, and film in the UK, US, and India. It provides year-long support and opportunities for professional development.

For 2024, the UK Breakthrough participants were picked by five expert sub-committees featuring professionals from film, television, technology, unscripted content, and games, encompassing BAFTA and Netflix representatives.

The recognized game developers and performers include:

• Abhinav Chokhavatia, Game Producer - Down and Out (India)
• Jennifer English, Performer - Baldur's Gate 3 (UK)
• Elaine Gómez, Creative Director - Blink Land (US)
• Nicole He, Creative Director - The Crush House (US)
• Fred Hoffman, Art Director - Paper Trail (UK)
• Sophie Knowles, Lead Artist – Viewfinder (UK)
• Neeraj Kumar, Producer/Lead Developer - Artifice: War Tactics (India)
• Beth Park, Lead Performance Director - Black Myth: Wukong (UK)
• Karrie Shirou Shao, Game Writer/Lead Designer - Pacific Drive (US)

BAFTA CEO Jane Millichip expressed, "The eleventh year of BAFTA Breakthrough showcases an impressive array of up-and-coming talents in film, games, and television. We encourage the industry to watch these promising individuals. Our gratitude goes to Netflix, whose support is crucial for this initiative."