“As Netflix, it is necessary that we give back to the creative community. No great entertainment is possible if you don't keep backing new voices from coming, new narratives from coming, and talents that can breakthroughs. This is something that is very essential to us. it is the core DNA of Netflix,” says Monika Shergill, Netflix's Vice-President (content). This is Netflix India’s third year in supporting the BAFTA Breakthrough program, which is in its fourth year in the UK and USA. BAFTA Breakthrough showcases and supports the next generation of creative talent working in games and television, identifying excellent individuals who have had a breakthrough year in the industry.

At Mumbai’s Netflix office, Monika Shergill and five BAFTA Breakthrough participants from the past — comedian/actor Sumukhi Suresh, music composer Alokananda Dasgupta, writer-director Prateek Vats, music composer Karthikeya Murthy, filmmaker Arati Kadav — shared their experiences along with BAFTA director of learning and training Tim Hunter. This year’s application process is ongoing and it closes on July 5.