Introduction by Jane Tranter
“When we decided to base Bad Wolf in Cardiff, our belief was that Wales had the locations, crew, and supply chain to cope with the biggest and most prestigious productions that Bad Wolf had the ambition to make. We knew we would not – and could not – do this without growing and nurturing the talent we have in Wales.
To achieve the aim that all local people, irrespective of their economic or ethnic background, should have access to well-paid local jobs 365 days a year, without being dependent on having prior connections to the industry, Bad Wolf set up Screen Alliance Wales to train production crews for these new jobs and build up Wales’ infrastructure.
SAW offers a unique service, working with children from the age of nine in the classroom in school or at the studio to welcoming people from all ages on production whether it’s a professional, training or work shadowing placements.
Since SAW’s inception in 2018, they have worked with over 80,000 people, opening up opportunities and pathways to achieving Bad Wolf’s vision of a sustainable workforce in Wales”
Jane Tranter, CEO and Co-Founder – Bad Wolf
The Screen Alliance Wales Education and Training initiative aims to raise awareness of the opportunities available to young people in the film and TV industry. From schoolchildren searching for inspiration, to college and university students looking for valuable experience to match their skills and knowledge, we provide professional expertise and experienced advice in our portal. If you’ve got the ambition, then SAW, in partnership with Bad Wolf, and other production companies will provide the inspiration.
There are two exciting opportunities coming to South Wales this month, an excellent opportunity to meet with like-minded individuals working in the creative industry!
✨ Cymru On Screen – 24th September 5:30PM – 9:30PM
📍Gloworks, Cardiff
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cymru-on-screen-tickets-1993010488020
✨The Freelancer Hub Cardiff – Friday 25th September 10AM- 1PM
📍@gorillagrouptv, Gloworks, Cardiff
🔗https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-freelancer-hub-cardiff-tickets-1999666661815
Reserve your tickets via the link above, or click the link in bio!
After a special screening of the film, we had the opportunity to hear from some of the creatives behind the film, as well as the Crew HQ trainees about their journey!
To wrap up the afternoon, we had 3 excellent workshops which gave us the opportunity to hear from the crew directly about their role, and how they made the movie come to life!
Full details of events, courses and how to register, go to https://www.screenalliancewales.com/bfi-film-academy-wales/
@bfifilmacademy
@susonestopshop
🔗Head over to www.screenalliancewales.com/vacancies to find out more.
It’s 100% free to submit, content is not monetised, and every entry is hand-reviewed by our team.
It`s the perfect opportunity to boost exposure for you, your cast, and your crew.
📩 Email your submission to [email protected]
This opportunity is open to up to 30 documentary filmmakers in the industry across Wales.
This opportunity is open to early career filmmakers (no more than 2 feature doc credits).
Masterclass Guests
✨Jeanie Finlay & Suzanne Alizart, Glimmerama
✨Sarah Mosses, Together Films
✨Paul Sng, Director
✨Sanne Jehoul, Onzer Films
✨Orla P Smith & Kimia Ipakchi, Creative Nonfiction Film Weekend
The day will take place on Mon Oct 5th in the Screen Alliance Wales classroom. Applications close on Fri 18th Sept 2026.
Find all information via the link in bio or by clicking the link below:
🔗 https://www.screenalliancewales.com/events/unscripted-beyond-the-gatekeepers-new-pathways-for-independent-documentary-film/











Bad Wolf is an ambitious production company, based in Wales. Founded by Jane Tranter and Julie Gardner, its purpose is to create drama with global reach, to establish a sustainable centre of excellence and to build worldwide momentum for the film and TV industry in Wales. Having provided the creative spark to bring Dr Who, Torchwood, Sherlock, Merlin and Casualty to Wales, productions attracted to Wales include Da Vinci’s Demons, The Bastard Executioner, Will and The Collection. Having won an Emmy for The Night Of, Bad Wolf has produced Sky One’s new fantasy series A Discovery of Witches and is currently working on the BBC adaptation of Phillip Pullman’s His Dark Materials.

USW is a major player in UK higher education and has a reputation for delivering excellence through its film and TV courses. It has campuses in Cardiff, Pontypridd and Newport and is renowned for its partnerships with employers across the creative industries. The University’s expertise in film making and the reputation of their alumni is widely acknowledged. Many staff members are award-winning film makers who continue to work in the industry. SAW is the lead partner in USW’s Film & TV School Wales, which provides students with many unique opportunities to build a successful career in 21st century screen industries.