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Support for new and emerging screenwriters, directors and producers born or based in Wales.

BFI NETWORK brings together national film agencies and leading cultural venues to discover, develop and fund new and emerging writers, directors and producers across the UK, with investment from the National Lottery. Delivered by Ffilm Cymru Wales, BFI NETWORK Wales exists to support Welsh born or based filmmaking talent at the beginning of their careers.

30/05/2024

The latest round of our Beacons short film fund is now open for applications! We’re looking for outstanding live-action, documentary and animated short film ideas - find out more and apply here: https://ffilmcymruwales.com/funding-and-training/beacons-short-film-funding

Mae ein rownd ddiweddaraf o Beacons cyllid ffilm fer ar agor nawr am geisiadau! Rydym yn chwilio am brosiectau gweithredu byw, dogfennau ac animeiddio rhagorol - dysgwch fwy a gwnewch eich cais yma: https://ffilmcymruwales.com/cy/funding-and-training/beacons-cyllid-ar-gyfer-ffilmiau-byrion

17/05/2024

As part of Carmarthen Bay Film Festival CBFF - Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin’s Industry Day on 22nd May, we’re holding an informal workshop. Come along to hear more about our range of funding and talent development opportunities, including this year’s Beacons short film fund, which launches soon. Tickets here: https://cbff.sparqfest.live/en/_events/live_event/2024.00/ffilm-cymru-coffee-clinic.html

Following the Coffee Clinic, you can book a 1-2-1 with Ffilm Cymru Wales' Talent Development Manager Tracy Spottiswoode. 1-2-1s last up to 20 minutes and can be in English or Welsh. Book your appointment here: https://calendly.com/ffilmcymru/ffilm-cymru-wales-coffee-clinic-from-11-30am-1pm?month=2024-05

Informal workshop with Ffilm Cymru in the relaxed setting of the coffee bar at the Ffwrnes, discussing a variety of topics including talent development opportunities and funding for shorts and feature films. This session is particularly useful for Wales born or based filmmakers or those seeking to c...

08/05/2024

Tomorrow is Ffilm Cymru's Foot In The Door: Creative Connections event in Newport - come along and find out more about careers in screen in Newport!

Where? Sip Cafe in Newport Market
When? Thursday 9th May, 5.30pm-8.30pm
Feel free to pop in!

Find out more and book your free place here: footinthedoorwales.com/newport

This event is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in partnership with Newport City Council

24/04/2024

One week left to apply to be a part of our Sheffield DocFest delegation!

Mae un wythnos ar ôl i wneud cais am ein ddirprwyaeth Sheffield DocFest!

Join us at Sheffield DocFest! We’re offering up to five people the opportunity to attend as part of a Ffilm Cymru Wales delegation. You’ll get a full festival pass with access to all screenings, talks & roundtables! Find out more & apply here: https://ffilmcymruwales.com/news-and-events/join-ffilm-cymru-wales-sheffield-docfest-2024

Rydym yn cynnig cyfle i hyd at 5 unigolyn fynychu Sheffield DocFest fel rhan o ddirprwyaeth Ffilm Cymru Wales. Byddwch yn derbyn pasys llawn i'r ŵyl, gan roi mynediad i holl ddangosiadau'r ŵyl, sgyrsiau a chyfarfodydd bwrdd crwn. https://ffilmcymruwales.com/cy/ffilm-cymru-yn-sheffield-docfest-2024

18/04/2024

One week until Cardiff Animation Festival kicks off at Chapter with their industry day!

Join us for a showcase of fantastic BFI NETWORK shorts and to learn all about funding opportunities. https://www.cardiffanimation.com/thursday-2024

17/04/2024

You have two weeks left to apply to be a part of our Sheffield DocFest delegation!

Mae pythefnos ar ôl i wneud cais am ein ddirprwyaeth Sheffield DocFest!

16/04/2024

Are you a filmmaker with ties to Newport, eager to capture the vibrant essence of your city's creative spirit? We’re inviting applications from filmmakers to showcase what makes Newport truly unique. Find out more & apply here: https://ffilmcymruwales.com/news-and-events/creative-newport-call-filmmakers

Ydych chi'n wneuthurwr ffilmiau sydd â chysylltiadau â Chasnewydd, ac yn awyddus i gyfleu ysbryd creadigol bywiog eich dinas? Rydym yn gwahodd ceisiadau gan wneuthurwyr ffilmiau i arddangos yr hyn sy’n ei gwneud yn wirioneddol unigryw. https://ffilmcymruwales.com/cy/casnewydd-greadigol-galwad-am-wneuthurwyr-ffilmiau

This project is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, with additional funding for training made possible with the support of Ffilm Cymru Wales & BFI NETWORK Wales with funding from the National Lottery.

Join us at Sheffield DocFest! We’re offering up to five people the opportunity to attend as part of a Ffilm Cymru Wales ...

11/04/2024

20/03/2024

Join us at Chapter for Cardiff Animation Festival’s Industry Day, where we’ll be showcasing fantastic short films and discussing funding opportunities!

https://www.cardiffanimation.com/thursday-2024

27/02/2024

We’re inviting all new and emerging filmmakers and artists in or from Wales to join us for a special online session with Doc Society on the art of crafting boundary-breaking short documentaries. Find out more and book your free place here: https://ffilmcymruwales.com/news-and-events/crafting-non-fiction-short-films

Rydym yn gwahodd gwneuthurwyr ffilmiau ac artistiaid newydd a rhai sy’n dod i’r amlwg, yng Nghymru neu o Gymru, i ymuno â ni mewn sesiwn arbennig ar-lein ar y grefft o greu rhaglenni dogfen byr sy’n torri ffiniau. Cofrestrwch fan hyn i gadw lle: https://ffilmcymruwales.com/cy/creu-ffilmiau-byr-ffeithiol

21/02/2024

19/02/2024

We’re delighted to announce the four new short films selected to progress into production through our Beacons scheme, supported by BBC Cymru Wales and BFI NETWORK with funding from the National Lottery. https://ffilmcymruwales.com/news-and-events/four-new-welsh-short-films-selected-be-produced-through-ffilm-cymru-wales-beacons

Mae'n bleser gennym gyhoeddi'r cynhyrchu pedair ffilm fer newydd drwy ein cynllun Beacons, gyda chefnogaeth BBC Cymru Fyw a BFI NETWORK, gydag a***n gan y Loteri Genedlaethol. https://ffilmcymruwales.com/cy/dewis-pedair-ffilm-fer-o-gymru-i-gael-eu-cynhyrchu-drwy-gynllun-beacons-ffilm-cymru-wales

07/02/2024

If you’re a producer looking for the next emerging filmmaking talent, Film Hub London Film London will be holding their BFI NETWORK Online Talent Mixer, taking place on Wednesday 21st February 2024, 10am to 5pm.

The online talent mixer is an opportunity for UK-based producers and London-based writers and directors to network and find potential collaborators for short films projects. This is aimed towards those also looking to apply to the BFI NETWORK Short Film Fund, opening in Spring 2024.

This will be taking place on an online platform called Deal Room, where you’ll create a profile, request and accept meeting invites from individuals to schedule 20 minute 1:1 meetings for the day.

If you would like to attend please fill in this form:

If you’re a UK-based producer and you’re looking for new talent and collaborators so you can apply to the BFI NETWORK Short Film Fund or just connect with emerging talent, we are running a virtual event on Wednesday 21st February 2024, 10am to 5pm, in the run up to the launch of the fund in Spri...

01/02/2024

The BFI Future Film Festival presents The Next Wave In Wales at Chapter – special programmes of new short films, Q&As with filmmakers and a chance to network with other young creatives.

Book your free tickets here:

Set up by artists in 1971, we're a national centre for contemporary arts and culture | Sefydlwyd Chapter gan artistiaid yn 1971, ac mae’n ganolfan genedlaethol ar gyfer y celfyddydau cyfoes a diwylliant.

09/01/2024

The next application deadline for Ffilm Cymru Wales' feature film Development Fund is 1st February!

If you’re a Wales born or based filmmaker looking to turn your feature film idea into reality, find out how they can help with up to £25,000 of National Lottery funding: https://ffilmcymruwales.com/index.php/funding-and-training/established-filmmaker-feature-film-development

14/12/2023

Are you a filmmaker looking to create your live action fiction short in a more sustainable way?

Sign up for We Are ALBERT & BFI’s free Sustainable Short Film Workshop here:

BAFTA albert and BFI's Sustainable Short Film Workshop is aimed at filmmakers creating live action, fictional shorts. This will teach you the skills of how to produce a short film sustainably.

29/11/2023

Find out more about The Uncertain Kingdom Short Film Fund at the online launch webinar this Friday.

Register your place here:

The Uncertain Kingdom Short Film Fund is set to open again this year. They’ll be awarding 5 filmmaking teams up to £20,000 each to make a short film on the

28/11/2023

Join Cardiff Animation Festival at Torch Theatre tomorrow for a celebration of Welsh animated short films!

A chance to see wonderful Welsh shorts on the big screen, including Beacons films Druids, The Hounds of Annwn and Spectre of the Bear.

Book your tickets here: https://www.cardiffanimation.com/caf-on-tour-welsh-work

27/11/2023

We are delighted to announce the eight new short films being developed through our Beacons scheme, supported by BBC Cymru Wales and BFI NETWORK with funding from the National Lottery!

Mae'n bleser gennym gyhoeddi'r wyth ffilm fer newydd datblygu drwy ein cynllun Beacons, gyda chefnogaeth BBC Cymru Wales a BFI NETWORK yn sgil a***n y Loteri Genedlaethol!

https://ffilmcymruwales.com/index.php/news-and-events/ffilm-cymru-wales-kindles-new-short-films-through-beacons-scheme

07/11/2023

First time feature filmmakers - last chance to apply for Reclaim The Frame's FILMONOMICS training programme!

For writers/directors/producers of marginalised genders looking to develop business skills and a supportive network, apply by midday Thursday here:

Next up for ... Groundbreaking documentary, Is There Anybody Out There?, follows filmmaker Ella Glendining’s global search for someone with a body that looks like hers, and explores what it takes to love yourself fiercely as a disabled person in an ableist world.

07/11/2023

With funding from BFI NETWORK, Arts – British Council are offering two emerging producers the chance to take part in Rotterdam Lab at International Film Festival Rotterdam - IFFR 2024.

Find out more and apply by 17th November here:

We're offering two emerging producers the chance to take part in Rotterdam Lab at International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2024.

27/10/2023

All five fantastic shorts in our latest Beacons Short Films from Wales series are now available to watch on BBC iPlayer!

Mae’r pump ffilm fer rhagorol yma, yng nghyfres Beacons Ffilmiau Byr o Gymru, ar gael i’w gwylio nawr ar BBC iPlayer!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000m9l2/beacons-short-films-from-wales

25/10/2023

Struggling arcade owner Peter can’t sleep, and he descends into a hellish nightmare after being prescribed a sleeping app by his consultant.

Watch Geraint Morgan’s horror Geronimo on BBC Cymru Wales tonight as part of our Beacons Short Films from Wales series.

An arcade owner descends into a hellish nightmare after being prescribed a sleeping app.

24/10/2023

Before the BBC Cymru Wales broadcast of Geraint Morgan’s horror Geronimo, we chatted to him about fear and technology, getting festival attention, and his journey from acting to directing. https://ffilmcymruwales.com/news-and-events/meet-beacons-makers-geraint-morgan

Cyn darlledu’r ffilm arswyd Geraint Morgan, Geronimo, buom yn sgwrsio gyda Geraint am ofn a thechnoleg, cael sylw gan wyliau, a’i daith o fyd yr actor i fyd y cyfarwyddwr. https://ffilmcymruwales.com/cy/cwrdd-gwneuthurwyr-beacons-geraint-morgan

24/10/2023

Following a debilitating stroke, 84-year-old cellist Ceri seizes the opportunity that a carer shortage brings to use a dating app and invite s*x worker Iestyn for a visit. See Peter Darney’s drama G♭ tonight on BBC Cymru Wales as part of our Beacons Short Films from Wales series.

Yn dilyn strôc ddifrifol, mae Ceri, sy’n 84 oed a’n chwarae’r soddgrwth, yn bachu ar y cyfle sy’n bodoli, yn sgîl prinder gofalwyr, i wahodd Iestyn, sy’n gweithio yn y diwydiant rhyw, i ymweld ag ef. Mae drama Peter Darney, G♭, i'w gweld ar BBC Cymru Wales heno fel rhan o'n cyfres Beacons Ffilmiau Byr o Gymru.

An 84-year-old survivor of a debilitating stroke invites a s*x worker to visit.

23/10/2023

Before the BBC Cymru Wales broadcast of Peter Darney’s drama G♭, we caught up with him to discuss festival experiences, inspirations and intersectional representation on screen. https://ffilmcymruwales.com/index.php/news-and-events/meet-beacons-makers-peter-darney

Cyn darlledu drama Peter Darney, G♭, bu i ni gwrdd ag ef i drafod ei brofiadau mewn gwyliau, am ysbrydoliaeth, ac am gynrychiolaeth groestoriadol ar y sgrîn. https://ffilmcymruwales.com/index.php/cy/cwrdd-gwneuthurwyr-beacons-peter-darney

18/10/2023

Before the BBC Cymru Wales broadcast of his intimate documentary portrait Forest Coal Pit, we spoke to writer-director Siôn Marshall-Waters about the story at the heart of his film, shooting on 8mm, and what the future holds for him. https://ffilmcymruwales.com/index.php/news-and-events/meet-beacons-makers-sion-marshall-waters

Cyn darlledu ei bortread dogfen agos-atoch Forest Coal Pit, buom yn siarad â’r awdur-gyfarwyddwr Siôn Marshall-Waters am y stori sydd wrth galon ei ffilm, am saethu ar 8mm, ac am ei obeithion am y dyfodol. https://ffilmcymruwales.com/index.php/cy/cwrdd-gwneuthurwyr-beacons-sion-marshall-waters

18/10/2023

Charlotte James’s coming-of-age drama Doss House explores two teenage girls’ experiences of friendship, romance, and how emerging adulthood is filtered through the lens of male desire.

Watch it tonight on BBC Cymru Wales as part of our Beacons Short Films from Wales series.

When things take a dark turn at a party, Len and Bambi escape and get revenge.

17/10/2023

Ahead of the premiere of her coming-of-age drama Doss House on BBC Cymru Wales tomorrow, we sat down with Charlotte James to chat about the ups and downs of short filmmaking, and the importance of time and place: https://ffilmcymruwales.com/index.php/news-and-events/meet-beacons-makers-charlotte-james

Cyn darllediad cyntaf ei drama dyfod-i-oed Doss House ar BBC Cymru Wales, bu i ni gael cwmni Charlotte James fu’n sgwrsio am y manteision a’r anfanteision o wneud ffilmiau byr, a phwysigrwydd amser a lle: https://ffilmcymruwales.com/index.php/cy/cwrdd-gwneuthurwyr-beacons-charlotte-james

17/10/2023

Tracy Spottiswoode’s period drama Sally Leapt Out of a Window Last Night sees Sally and Eleanor scandalise society and escape the fate their families have planned for them. See it on BBC Cymru Wales tonight as part of our Beacons Short Films from Wales series.

Yn nrama gyfnod Tracy Spottiswoode, Sally Leapt Out of a Window Last Night, gwelwn Sally ac Eleanor yn syfrdannu’r gymdeithas ac yn dianc rhag yr hyn oedd eu teuluoedd wedi’i gynllunio ar eu cyfer. Mae hi i'w gweld ar BBC Cymru Wales heno fel rhan o'n cyfres Ffilmiau Byr o Gymru.

Ireland, 1778. Sally and Eleanor flout convention and scandalise society by eloping.

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All five fantastic shorts in our latest Beacons Short Films from Wales series are now available to watch on BBC iPlayer! Mae’r pump ffilm fer rhagorol yma, yng nghyfres Beacons Ffilmiau Byr o Gymru, ar gael i’w gwylio nawr ar BBC iPlayer! https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000m9l2/beacons-short-films-from-wales

Join us at Green Man Festival for a celebration of Welsh short filmmaking talent! From folkloric tales to insightful documentary portraits and animated mini-odysseys, discover a selection of inspiring short films from Wales, and you can hear from some of the directors. Find out more here: https://ffilmcymruwales.com/news-and-events/ffilm-cymru-green-man-welsh-shorts-meet-filmmakers Ymunwch â ni yn Green Man Festival i ddathlu doniau o Gymru ym maes creu ffilmiau byrion! O straeon gwerin i bortreadau dogfennol craff a chwedlau bach animeiddiedig, dewch i ddarganfod detholiad o ffilmiau byrion o Gymru, a glywed gan rai o'r cyfarwyddwyr. https://ffilmcymruwales.com/cy/ffilm-cymru-yn-gwyl-y-dyn-gwyrdd-ffilmiau-byrion-o-gymru-cwrdd-ar-gwneuthurwyr

Here’s the new BBC Cymru Wales trailer for our Beacons Short Films From Wales! Don’t forget, our latest round of Beacons funding is open until Friday – find out more and apply here: http://www.ffilmcymruwales.com/funding-and-training/beacons-short-film-funding

Ffilm Cymru Wales are seeking three to four people who offer a range of professional insights and lived experiences to join their Board. If you think you can add value to their work, they’d like to hear from you: http://www.ffilmcymruwales.com/news-and-events/opportunity-join-ffilm-cymru-wales-board And you can hear from some of their previous and current Board members here:

Tickets are now on sale for the BFI Future Film Festival! Back for 2023 with a hybrid in-venue and online programme, and featuring an impressive line-up: Screenings of 55 films by talented young filmmakers from across the globe Some of the hottest names in the screen industries at the moment, including Alice Oseman, Rian Johnson, Daisy Ridley, Jane Tranter and more… Other events run by top industry professionals, including cinematographer Fabian Wagner and Academy Award-winning editor Martin Walsh. All this plus daily networking drinks to help you make connections and kickstart your career! Head down to BFI Southbank, or tune in online, from 16-19 Feb. Check out the full programme: https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/FutureFilmFestival/Online/default.asp

There's just one week left to apply for the latest round of our Beacons short film scheme! Find out more and apply here: https://ffilmcymruwales.com/funding-and-training/beacons-short-film-funding

Ffolio

Gwnewch gais nawr am Ffolio – platfform newydd ar gyfer artistiaid cyffrous sy'n ymddangos ar draws Cymru, mewn partneriaeth â BBC Cymru Wales, BBC Arts & Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru | Arts Council of Wales. Os ydych chi'n greadigol mewn unrhyw ffurf, rydym am glywed gennych chi! http://www.ffilmcymruwales.com/index.php/cy/gwneud/ffolio-cy