This year, marking an ITV first, the selected talent will produce/direct compelling short-form series. As well as the move from single hours to short-form series, Fresh Cuts 3.0 welcomed aspiring directors to apply with or without an idea of their own, to produce content for this year's strand.

Inspirational documentaries championing stories by Black filmmakers - from pioneering doctors and military heroes from the past, to breakthrough filmstars and fashion trendsetters.