Netflix Launches Five Short Documentaries by UK and Ireland Talent Fund Winners

The films, focused on the theme of 'connection', cover diverse topics and are now available on Netflix's YouTube Channel 'Still Watching'.

Netflix has launched five short documentaries created by the winners of its Documentary Talent Fund in the UK and Ireland, each receiving £30,000 ($38,000).
The documentaries, centered around the theme of 'connection', cover diverse topics from a deaf DJ to the fear of swimming among Black people in the UK.
The films were premiered at London's Ham Yard Hotel and are now available on Netflix's YouTube Channel 'Still Watching'.
Kate Townsend, Netflix's Director, Documentary Film, expressed immense pride in the tenacity, grit and creativity demonstrated by the filmmakers.
The Documentary Talent Fund, launched in 2020, aims to break down barriers of access for emerging filmmakers by providing financial support and professional training.