Jessie Buckley urges film industry to nurture new talent: ‘It would be completely selfish if we didn’t’
The actor was speaking at the BFI and Chanel film-maker awards, where winners included films exploring political protest, racial profiling, female solidarity and family trauma
TL;DR
- Jessie Buckley suggests the film industry prioritizes Oscar campaigns over nurturing emerging talent.
- She believes greater potential lies in supporting filmmakers at a grassroots level.
- The industry's reliance on promotion affects actors, directors, and the wider workforce.
- Four emerging UK filmmakers received BFI and Chanel awards of £20,000 each.
- Winning films covered themes of political protest, racial profiling, female solidarity, and family trauma.
- Buckley praised films like 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms' for their quality and audience appeal despite low budgets.
- She emphasized the importance of supporting the next generation of filmmakers to hear their voices and see their worldviews.