BAFTA Breakthrough 2025 US Cohort: Rising Stars Include Frida Pérez from 'The Studio', Miles Caton from 'Sinners', and Karla Reyes, Video Game Developer

BAFTA North America has unveiled its 2025 BAFTA Breakthrough US group, highlighting emerging talent across film, television, and video games. This years cohort includes Frida Prez, writer and producer of The Studio, actor Miles Caton from Sinners, and video game developer Karla Reyes.

The BAFTA Breakthrough program supports individuals on the verge of major career milestones. Participants benefit from a year-long series of opportunities, including personalized mentorship, professional guidance, full BAFTA voting membership, invitations to screenings and events, and international networking occasions.

Now in its sixth year, BAFTA Breakthrough US has a history of nurturing talented creators. Past participants include Stephanie Economou, HIKARI, Nava Mau, Bao Nguyen, Fernando Reyes Medina, Karrie Shirou Shao, Erica Tremblay, Cheyenne Pualani Morrin, and Sean Wang.

2025 BAFTA Breakthrough US Cohort

• Brandon Wilson Actor, Nickel Boys (Film)
• Brittany Shyne Director, Seeds (Film, Documentary)
• Chase Infiniti Actor, Presumed Innocent (Television)
• Erika Ishii Voice Performer, Ghost of Yotei (Games)
• Eva Victor Writer/Director/Actor, Sorry, Baby (Film)
• Frida Prez Writer/Producer, The Studio (Television)
• Karla Reyes Creative Director, Take Us North (Games)
• Mia Cioffi Henry Cinematographer, Sorry, Baby (Film)
• Min Ji (Maggie) Kang Writer/Director, KPop Demon Hunters (Film)
• Paige Bethmann Director, Remaining Native (Film, Documentary)
• Xalavier Nelson Jr. Studio Head, I Am Your Beast (Games)

This year, Apple TV sponsors the program, supporting its mission to empower rising creative voices on screen and behind the scenes. BAFTA continues to champion diversity across film, television, and gaming, highlighting talented storytellers from all backgrounds.

Explore the 2025 cohort through the photo gallery and celebrate the next generation of creative innovators.

Author: Sophia Brooks