From directors and producers to marketers and commissioners, Breakthrough Leaders spotlights the best in TV talent. Discover who’s making waves – or join our thriving community built to elevate your career.
Breakthrough Leaders is an international leadership programme for exceptional mid-career creatives ready to expand their influence, build global networks and shape the future of the content industry.
Register your interest today and be the first to hear when 2026 nominations open.
The TV Collective is a platform dedicated to supporting and showcasing Black and Global Majority talent working behind the camera in the UK screen industries.
We launched the Breakthrough Leaders programme to address the lack of visible and sustained progression opportunities for mid-to-senior level creatives from minoritised communities.
Now in its fifth year, the programme identifies 50 exceptional individuals annually, providing them with tailored coaching, industry access, and strategic support, helping to ensure the next generation of creative leaders truly reflects the audiences we serve.
Drop your details and we’ll let you know the moment 2026 nominations go live.
We all experience so many personal and professional breakthroughs throughout our lives. I’m looking forward to expanding personally, creatively and professionally over the next year, and to seeing how this plays a part in that journey.
Being named a Breakthrough Leader as a queer South Asian filmmaker, especially in these uncertain times, is a true joy. TVC’s tireless work to uplift Global Majority talent in the industry is truly transformative.
Being named a Breakthrough Leader is an incredible honour. I’m looking forward to connecting with others in the cohort, exchanging experiences, and learning together as we each keep moving the dial forward in our own ways.
As a production manager being part of Breakthrough Leaders is an incredible opportunity to grow, connect, and be seen. It’s a powerful step toward real representation and lasting change in our industry.
Being part of the Breakthrough Leaders programme, alongside so many talented individuals, has pushed me to think bigger and lead with greater clarity. It’s been a powerful reminder of the kind of impact I want to have.
As a Breakthrough Leader, you’ll gain access to personalised executive coaching, exclusive training and masterclasses, and direct connections with senior industry execs. Join a powerful network of 250+ creative leaders, access early collaboration opportunities, and raise your profile through curated events and the annual TVC:LIVE festival.
With tailored career development and ongoing alumni support, this is more than a programme—it’s a launchpad for lasting impact.
