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The John Brabourne 2020 second round of awardees
Two UK directors with a disability are among the second round of the Film and TV Charity’s John Brabourne recipients for 2020.
The talent development grant, totalling £60,000 ($80,000), is presented to a 12-strong cohort of UK writers, directors, and producers.
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The award, which runs twice a year, provides up to £5,000 to cover expenses ranging from development to training, production and living costs, and is aimed at helping upcoming talent overcome barriers, realise career-changing projects and take vital next steps in the industry.
Among the latest recipients is Bim Ajadi, a BAFTA Breakthrough director, who will use the award to develop a short film project demonstrating his skill as a filmmaker rather than as a deaf director, in an effort to attract more mainstream work. The London-born director’s short films include drama