Foot in the Door

Ffilm Cymru Wales believe that a strong and sustainable Welsh film industry needs to be open to everyone, no matter a person’s background, financial means or experience. We work with partners, including Housing Associations, Welsh Broadcasting Trust, local authorities and job centres, to connect people who might not otherwise think a career in film was […]

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 audience in cinema

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.