Bafta is seeking nominations for new talent initiative, Breakthrough Brits, which will support future stars of film, TV and games.

Up to 20 newcomers will be selected by a Bafta panel to take part in a day of in-depth career guidance and mentoring from leading industry figures.

The day will conclude with an evening reception on 21 October, held at Burberry’s flagship store on London’s Regent Street. The retailer is partnering with Bafta on the initiative.

Those selected will go on to receive a year of free access to Bafta events as well as further mentoring sessions.

Amanda Berry OBE, chief executive of Bafta, said: “It’s a fantastic opportunity for newcomers to showcase their work on a public stage, and to make the industry connections that are so important to developing their careers both nationally and internationally. We hope their achievement will inspire others taking their first steps into the film, television and games industries.”

Nominees can apply via http://bit.ly/Breakthrough-Brits. Proposed candidates must be UK nationals and have a credit on at least one production with a theatrical release, broadcast or publication in the UK between October 2012 and October 2013. The deadline for nominations is 10am on Monday 8 July.

A cross-industry jury of leading figures will select the successful Breakthrough Brits from a shortlist created by separate sub-committees of film, television and games professionals.

A special publication featuring the Breakthrough Brits will be distributed to industry and to career-starters across the country.

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