Filmonomics
With the support of £576.00 from Ymddiried: Media Grants Cymru, I had the privilege of joining the Filmonomics 23/24 Cohort, alongside 17 other filmmakers. This program, spanning four months from December 12, 2023, to March 2024, provided a comprehensive blend of business training aimed at nurturing both creative and commercial skills, tailored particularly for UK-based […]
MLitt Playwriting and Screenwriting
Verity Campbell In 2020 I was given an unconditional offer to study MLitt Playwriting and Screenwriting at the University of St Andrews. It was one of the happiest moments of my life and in an uncharacteristically wise move, I decided to defer my place until September 2021 in the hopes that I would be able […]
Editing MA at the National Film and Television School
At the end of 2017, I was offered a place on the prestigious two-year Editing MA at the National Film and Television School. Despite my lucky break, it was the scholarship from Ymddiried that in reality empowered me, a single mother-of-two, to commit to the MA.
Houdini Course, Escape Studios
Due to Covid pandemic this course ran online instead of from Escape Studios London classroom. I joined the other 4 students every Monday and Wednesday night from 7pm to 10pm over the 20 weeks. I had used Houdini before but without any formal training. We started from basics of application. An introduction to interface and […]
Cardiff Animation Festival
Cardiff Animation Festival ’22 brought together the animation industry, fans and aspiring animators for a packed hybrid programme of animated short films, features, masterclasses, talks, performances, industry events, an exhibition, networking events and parties.
Frameline International Film Festival, San Francisco
Screening my first feature documentary at such an esteemed festival on the international stage has been invaluable to me as a filmmaker, and to me on a personal level. I couldn’t have done this without Ymddiried’s financial support.
Green Man Festival 2022
Working in partnership with Green Man Festival and University South Wales, the Green Man Trust’s Media Training programme is rooted in developing the skills and raising the aspirations of young people who aspire to a career in the creative industries.