ARTICLES & PRESS
“In the final session of the day, writer, producer, and BAFTA LA Newcomer Aslıgül Armağan answered questions from Kapital Media Content Director Alev Kaynak. The session, titled ‘The Golden Age of Documentary’, touched on the increased interest in documentaries due to technical and aesthetic advancements, the opportunities provided by platforms, the power of documentaries to bring newsworthy stories to audiences, and their ability to create social impact, as well as the risks posed by monopolization in the industry.”
-Media Cat, April 2021
“For Armağan, who has aspirations of becoming a screenwriter, the opportunities have been tremendous. ‘You have the BAFTA name hovering over you as an endorsement,’ she says.”
-Shalini Dore, Variety, October 2018
“In its first year of expansion the support program will welcome professionals from Poland, South Africa, Australia, Israel, Korea, France, Turkey and Hong Kong.”
-Andreas Wiseman, Deadline Hollywood, July 2018
“The expansion furthers BAFTA Los Angeles’ mission to promote cultural exchange and strengthen global collaboration.”
-Shaline Dore, Variety, July 2018
"As BAFTA extends its helping hand globally, we are thrilled that after 10 successful years supporting British talent in Los Angeles, the Newcomers Program now expands to include international talent," said New Talent Committee Chairs, Sandro Monetti and Peter Morris. "As our industry becomes increasingly global, it is more vital than ever that emerging talent has access to an international network of peers and mentors."
-Macon Prickett, Broadway World, July 2018
INTERVIEWS
Interviewing Golden Globe Nominee Holland Taylor for BAFTA
Interviewing Golden Globe Nominee Woody Norman for BAFTA
Discussing The Dissident at Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival
Discussing The Dissident on Turkish National Television
