00:00I was very lucky to meet him last week for the first time in person.
00:21It does help kind of solidify all the support that's there for you, the bursaries, the scholarships,
00:27the programmes and the advice and all that.
00:30And how are you judging the criteria?
00:33I'm still not going to be able to afford it in my own way.
00:40So you're not going to be able to work out which room to start with?
00:42No.
00:43The children are wrestling over which room to start with.
00:45The screen arts are such an important part of the fabric of our lives, allowing different
01:09voices and perspectives to be accessed and enjoyed in the comfort of our own homes.
01:15That's why, as you've heard today, it is so crucial that aspiring creative professionals,
01:21regardless of their background or circumstance, have a real opportunity to bring their ideas
01:25and stories to life.
01:26Opening the door to the creative industries to as many young and talented individuals
01:31as possible also includes working to ensure that young people are exposed to as wide a
01:36variety of voices and narratives as possible, as early as possible, and ensuring that young
01:42people from all backgrounds can see themselves reflected on screen.
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