Welcome to the Screen Alliance Wales January Newsletter!

We all hope you had a great Christmas and a wonderful start to the new year. Last year, saw us reaching a record number of people through our outreach and we hope to continue our work and smash those records this year!

Firstly, if you haven’t done so already, we would like to encourage you to create a profile on our website (here). This is an incredible place to showcase any credits, skills and links to previous work. It also keeps you up to date with all vacancies that we advertise and automatically signs you up to our newsletter. If you already have an account on our directory, do make sure to keep all your details updated with you most up to date information

Vacancies

As always, we would like to start off by highlighting all the opportunities that are currently available over on our vacancies page. This is regularly updated, so make sure to keep checking the page on our website here. Now is such a great time to explore the varied roles that are on offer to join the booming Film and TV industry in Wales.

We have the following exciting opportunities available:

Wales Millennium Centre are seeking a Bilingual Customer Relations Assistant

Gems Agency are seeking a Talent Agent

Real SFX are seeking a Line Producer

South Shore are seeking a Runner

The team at Casualty are advertising :

1st Assistant Director Role

Story Team Talent Pool

Sponsors and Supporters

The work we carry out is only made possible by the fantastic contributions from our wonderful Sponsors and Supporters. Here’s what they have been up to this month…

Bad Wolf:

Bad Wolf and Screen Alliance Wales are proud to announce the 4 selected screenwriters for the Blaidd Writers Scheme. The scheme will allow each writer the opportunity to develop an original Wales-set returning Drama with Bad Wolf.

The Blaidd Writers scheme launched this year alongside the 10-year anniversary of Bad Wolf, and to celebrate, Bad Wolf and Screen Alliance Wales threw a brilliant event to announce the 4 talented writers.

We are proud to introduce to you, Alyn Farrow, Emily Burnett, Faebian Averies and Mared Jarman. The four screenwriters will be mentored by Russell T Davies (Doctor Who, It’s a Sin), Jack Thorne (His Dark Materials, National Treasure), Marnie Dickens (Gold Digger, Wilderness) and Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley (Humans, Better). They will also take part in masterclasses with industry professionals, including co-creators of HBO and BBC’s hit drama ‘Industry’, Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, and BAFTA award-winning screenwriter and ‘In My Skin’ creator, Kayleigh Llewellyn.

The scheme received over 350 applications, which highlighted the brilliant talent currently coming out of Wales.

Dope Girls has been listed as one of The Guardians 25 must see TV shows in 2025!

The series will be available to watch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer this year.

Keep up to date with any updates, by following Dope Girls on X (@dopegirlstv).

Congratulations to the team at Bad Wolf, as they were named Broadcast’s ‘Best Places to work in TV’ 2025! What an amazing achievement for the team, a brilliant place to work with excellent people, if we do say so ourselves!

Facilities by ADF:

Facilities by ADF Welcomes Tim Kendall as Group Corporate Development Director

Facilities by ADF is delighted to announce the appointment of Tim Kendall as our new Group Corporate Development Director, effective 9th December 2024. This newly created role underscores our commitment to continued growth and innovation across our three businesses—Facilities by ADF, Location One, and Autotrak—and further reinforces our ability to deliver integrated services to the TV and high-end film industry. By supporting our evolving Group structure, this role will ensure we maximise synergies and provide an even broader range of solutions to meet the industry’s demands.

Tim joins us with over 20 years of experience in the Film and TV sector. His expertise spans business development, sales strategy, and industry leadership. His strong industry network and deep understanding of the sector will be instrumental in strengthening our existing partnerships and driving further growth.

In his new position, Tim will focus on supporting sales initiatives and fostering stronger collaboration between our businesses. By leveraging our combined strengths, we aim to enhance the scope of our services, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of our customers. Tim’s role reflects our commitment to delivering seamless, integrated solutions and creating greater value for our customers.

Tim Kendall shared his excitement about the role, stating: "I’m thrilled to be joining the ADF Group at such an exciting time in the company’s growth. I look forward to collaborating with teams across the Group to build on the strong foundation already in place and explore new opportunities to expand our reach and impact within the industry.”

Facilities by ADF CEO, Marsden Proctor, added:

"Tim’s appointment is a key milestone for us as we continue to evolve as a Group. His leadership and expertise will be instrumental as we explore more joint opportunities and advance to our next phase as a business. We’re excited to have him onboard and look forward to the positive impact Tim will bring."

For more information, please contact General Enquiries - Facilities by ADF PLC

Facilities by ADF partners with leading sustainability consultancy to support their carbon reduction goals.

Facilities by ADF is pleased to announce our partnership with Louise Smith, Managing Director of Neptune Sustainability, and her expert team. Starting in January, Neptune will work with us as consultants to strengthen our environmental initiatives, enabling us to further support the TV and film sector in its journey toward a greener future. This collaboration also aligns our operations with the UK’s Net Zero by 2050 ambition, reinforcing our commitment to sustainable practices throughout our business.

Neptune Sustainability brings a wealth of experience in supporting the industry’s transition toward greener operations. Their expertise spans reducing carbon emissions and implementing innovative clean technologies, and they have been instrumental in helping organisations such as Netflix, Amazon MGM, the British Film Commission, and others in driving positive environmental change.

As a key supplier to high-end TV and film productions, we are committed to leading by example. Our partnership with Neptune will enable us to develop more comprehensive strategies for emission reduction, sustainable supply chain management, and cleaner energy adoption – helping us reduce our environmental footprint, while also helping our customers meet the growing demand for responsible practices in the sector.

Louise and her team will guide us in assessing our current practices, benchmarking them against industry standards, and implementing a robust Net Zero roadmap. Together, we will lay the foundation for lasting change, making sustainability an even more integral part of our operations and long-term growth.

"We’re excited to collaborate with Facilities by ADF to help drive meaningful sustainability initiatives that will not only benefit their operations but also inspire positive change across the industry. This partnership will be a vital step toward building a more sustainable future for both their business and the TV and film sector as a whole." – Louise Smith, Managing Director, Neptune Sustainability

Real SFX:

Make-A-Wish families visit

We were honoured to welcome three families, organized by Make-A-Wish UK, to our Cardiff studio this month. These visits were arranged for children living with serious illnesses who are huge Doctor Who fans. The families got a hands-on experience with some of the iconic Doctor Who props and learned how we bring the show’s incredible effects to life. They also visited the amazing team at Bad Wolf, and it was a lovely day filled with smiles, and we’re grateful to have played a small part in creating such special memories.

Carmela’s rickshaw rally

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Company Director, Carmela Carrubba, is embarking on an extraordinary adventure—the LET’S GOA Rickshaw Rally 2025! In March, Carmela will join 50 inspiring women on a 1,000km journey across India, traveling over 10 days through vibrant cities like Chennai, Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore, and Panaji - on a rickshaw. This rally is about driving real change and empowering the next generation of women and girls. The goal is to raise £350,000 for vital initiatives supporting education, health, and development for underprivileged children and young women in India. We couldn’t be prouder of Carmela for taking on this meaningful challenge!

If you would like to support Carmela’s journey, you can do so by donating here: https://fundraiser.bhumiusa.org/page/SisterhoodRally2025.

Celebrating the launch of the Blaidd Writers

We were thrilled to attend the launch of the Blaidd Writers program, an inspiring initiative by Screen Alliance Wales and Bad Wolf. It was fantastic to see so much emerging Welsh talent being championed, and we’re excited about the creative voices this program will bring to the screen.

KIT4CREW update

As we head into the colder months, we’d like to remind everyone about KIT4CREW, our sustainability initiative that provides workwear for film and TV crews. At this time of year, donations are especially needed, so if you have items to contribute, please get in touch! And remember, if you need items, crew members can access the stock by contacting [email protected].

We’re also very proud to share that KIT4CREW has been shortlisted in the Sustainability category at the Cardiff Life Awards! This recognition is a testament to the incredible support we’ve received from the industry and our community, helping us make a real difference. Being nominated highlights the importance of sustainability in film and TV production, and we’re thrilled that KIT4CREW’s efforts are being acknowledged. As we continue to prioritise environmental responsibility, we remain committed to reducing waste, supporting crew members, and driving positive change within the industry. Fingers crossed for the awards night!

Gorilla Academy:

We are thrilled to announce our first Welsh Language Media Composer course, launching on 1st March!

This groundbreaking course is designed to train the future editors of Wales and will be delivered entirely in Welsh, using Welsh-language training content for the very first time.

Supported by the Gorilla Academy Creative Skills Fund grant from Creative Wales, this initiative allows us to offer industry-relevant post-production training at no cost to participants—whether you’re a newcomer or an experienced professional in the TV and film industry.

Don’t miss this opportunity to develop your skills in a culturally rich and supportive environment.

Register now to secure your spot and shape the future of Welsh media! https://gorillagroup.tv/course/csf_mc_cymraeg/

Other courses about to appear on the website include After Effects for editors, Premiere Pro for Avid users, Davinci Resolve for the Online, Colour management and Colour pipeline sessions, SDR and HDR workflows for editors and production staff as well as Avid Media Composer for Producers.

Pen y Bryn Primary School:

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Film Skills at Pen-y-Bryn. This year we will be celebrating the milestone with a number of planned events. We have just released an exclusive 10-year celebration video looking back at every project we have ever created through the project, including the projects made in collaboration with our partner schools. The video can be found on our Film Skills Wales YouTube channel by visiting www.youtube.com/@filmskillswales

This term is the turn of our Key Stage 5 learners who will be creating their own Spider-Man Film Skills live action project. The group have just started filming, which took place at the Waterfront Museum Swansea, with the new film set to launch after Easter 2025.

We have also continued our fantastic Film Skills Outreach project, with this term being the turn of Danygraig Swansea. We have partnered with Danygraig many times in the past, with their new project being created to celebrate 150 years of the school! The project is being created by the infant STF and is set to launch with the Pen-y-Bryn Spider-Man project after Easter.

Vocal Histories

A busy start to the year, but that’s how we like it! Our vocal histories teams have been filming around Cardiff for their documentaries, based on local stories.

With 4 documentaries now in post-production, I would say we’ve hit the ground running.

We look forward to continuing with our Vocal Histories project, and we can’t wait to share the end results. Keep an eye out for our social media for any updates.

Trainees at Seren

This month, we said a fond farewell to our trainees at Great Point Seren Studios!

A bittersweet moment for us here, but we are super proud of all their hard work during production. We cannot wait to see what they future has in store for each of you.

Waste Management Course

Well, that’s a wrap on our Waste Management courses!

A special thank you to our guest speakers from GD Environmental, Welsh Water and Picture Zero, who helped make the course a great success, sharing their insight into environmental practices, and information to help make better choices on production.

Screen 4 Schools

New year, new Screen 4 Schools sessions!

Rhys has been busy introducing learners across Wales the skills used in the creative industries. The learners learnt how to create cuts with SFX Make-up with the legendary Danny from Square Peg, how camera angles can tell a story, the importance of sound, and much, much more!

If you are interested in getting your class signed up for our summer sessions, email us at [email protected]

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