Welcome to the Screen Alliance Wales Newsletter.

After another busy month here at SAW, we are pleased to bring you another round up of all our news and updates. 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. With more roles available before, 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.

The following vacancies are available on our website: Boom Cymru is seeking a Production Manager | Rheolydd Cynhyrchu- Music / Cerddoriaeth

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 our Sponsors and Supporters have been up to this month:

Bad Wolf: A round of applause for Marisa Abela as she took home the Best Actress Award for her phenomenal performance in Industry at this year's BAFTA's. Bravo!

Season 2 of Red Eye is on the horizon, and we’ve been blessed with an exciting first look! This month’s sneak peek teased us with glimpses of Jing Lusi and Martin Compston setting the stage for another round of drama.

Big news from The Other Bennet Sister! Meet Ella Bruccoleri, stepping into the role of Mary Bennet. You may know Ella from Paddington in Peru or Call the Midwife, and we can’t wait to see her bring Mary’s story to life.

The Bad Wolf team has been howling with community spirit! This month, our incredible Wolf Pack partnered with Welsh charities for a whirlwind of volunteering adventures: • Litter picking with Skills & Volunteering Cymru. • Planting rare species with Initiative for Nature Conservation Cymru. • Creating sensory-friendly outdoor spaces with Llandough Children’s Assessment Centre. • Spending meaningful moments with Cerebral Palsy Cymru, Hijinx Theatre, and ACT Training.

CEO, and Co-founder Jane Tranter, headed to the Hay Festival this month. She was invited to take part in the Creative Insights session, where she discussed her career, and offer insights into how to make a TV drama. She also was joined by the brilliant Janice Hadlow (Author) and Sarah Quintrell (Screenwriter) and moderator Rachel Parris for ‘Adapting Austen’ where they discussed reinterpreting Jane Austen for modern audiences!

Panalux: Panalux is delighted to be working with Profoto as they start their journey into lighting for the moving image. Both brands have such a strong history of innovation and passion for shaping light, and the Profoto L1600D and the wide array of light modifiers embodies this perfectly.

Real SFX: KIT4CREW continues to grow Our industry-led initiative, KIT4CREW, continues to expand with growing support from across the UK production sector. We’re proud to announce that Sustainable Film is now officially backing the initiative, helping us extend our reach even further. With their support, KIT4CREW boxes are now active in more major studios and production hubs, providing a practical, sustainable solution to redistribute new and gently used workwear and gear to crew members across the country.

Carmela Carrubba and Harry Hargreaves also recently shared a KITCREW update at the BECTU & CULT Cymru Locations & Productions Networking Event at Great Point Studios. It was a fantastic opportunity to share the impact of the initiative so far, connect with industry professionals, and even collect new donations on the day! A huge thank you to our friends at Sgil Cymru, Screen Alliance Wales, and the event organisers for their continued support.

If you’d like to get involved, please reach out to [email protected].

Sustainability at MPTS 2025 It was a pleasure for the Real SFX team to attend the Media Production & Technology Show in London earlier this month. We were proud to represent Wales at such a key national industry event and connect with colleagues from across the sector.

A standout moment was the BAFTA albert “Sustainability On Set” panel featuring Jimmy Keeping from Sustainable Film, which highlighted the crucial need for cross-department collaboration - including SFX - to drive real change across the industry.

Celebrating Welsh talent with the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Another standout moment this month was a wonderful evening in support of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. The evening celebrated the College’s mission to nurture creative talent and support students from all backgrounds, a cause very close to our hearts.

We’re delighted to announce that Real SFX will now sponsor an annual bursary for one deserving student, reinforcing our commitment to supporting the next generation of creative talent and championing the future of the arts in Wales. As a proudly Welsh-based company, we believe it's vital to invest in the people who will shape our industry’s future, both on and off screen.

We remain committed to innovation, sustainability, and inclusion in everything we do, and we’re proud to be the only SFX company listed on the 2025 BAFTA albert Supplier Directory.

For more updates, follow us on LinkedIn or visit www.realsfx.com.

Sgil Cymru

Ffarwelio â'n prentisiaid CRIW yn ne Cymru 2024-2025

Yr wythnos hon fe wnaethon ni ffarwelio â Rachel, Morgan, Rob, Lewis, Millie, Mali, Jake a Jordan, sydd wedi bod yn rhan o deulu Sgil Cymru am y 12 mis diwethaf! Mae wedi bod yn bleser ac anrhydedd eu cael ar ein cynllun prentisiaeth CRIW ac rydym yn dymuno'r gorau iddynt yn eu gyrfaoedd ffyniannus. Dros yr wythnosau nesaf, byddwn yn dal i fyny â nhw i glywed am y cynyrchiadau cyffrous y byddant yn gweithio arnynt, wrth iddynt gymryd y camau nesaf yn y diwydiant! Cadwch lygad am ddiweddariadau! Pob lwc gyda phopeth a dymuniadau gorau ar gyfer y dyfodol! Cofiwch, nid yw byth yn wirioneddol hwyl fawr yma yn Sgil Cymru ond ‘Hwyl am y tro’!

A fond farewell to our CRIW apprentices in south Wales 2024-2025

This week we bid a fond farewell to Rachel, Morgan, Rob, Lewis, Millie, Mali, Jake and Jordan, who have been part of the Sgil Cymru family for the past 12 months!It has been an absolute pleasure and honour to have them on our CRIW apprenticeship scheme and we wish them all the best in their flourishing careers.Over the coming weeks, we will be catching up with them to hear about the exciting productions they will be working on, as they take the next steps in the industry! Keep an eye out for updates! Good luck with everything and all the very best for the future! Remember, it's never truly goodbye here at Sgil Cymru but ‘Hwyl am y tro!’

Wales Screen Academy:

Are you thinking of going into Further Education or Higher Education? The team at Wales Screen Academy are now offering tours of USW’s state-of-the-art facilities at the Atrium campus.

Interested? Drop Bethan an email at [email protected].

Bethan from the South delivered 11 bags of materials from Bad Wolf productions to the Fashion Department at the University of South Wales, just in time for their inspiring Conscious Thread Ethical Fashion Project! Looking forward to seeing what you all create.

USW Film students got an incredible opportunity to attend a camera workshop with the amazing team from Sunbelt Rentals. Huge thanks to Andy, Craig, and Jaime for giving students the chance to work with industry-standard equipment and sharpen their skills!

Carol has been busy in North Wales, introducing students to the magical world of Film and TV. Students at Bangor University and Ysgol Godre’r Berwyn even got an exciting tour of the fantastic Aria Studios!

A huge thank you to Non Llywelyn for her session on the use of music in productions, Annes Wyn for her insights on scriptwriting, and Rhodri Sion for sharing his expertise in set design, all delivered to eager students at Bangor University!

Cardiff Bay Warriors: The Cardiff Bay Warriors released a statement this month, after 6 incredible years as Manager, Ahmed Noor has decided to step down. From your achievements in Canada to the South Wales Alliance League, your passion and dedication have been unmatched. You’ve been a true champion for the team and, most importantly, the players.

Screen Alliance Wales: It’s been another action-packed month for the team—here’s the latest: We’re thrilled to announce two fantastic updates to our team! Rebecca Meredith will be joining SAW on 2nd June 2025 as our new Strategy and Development Executive. Currently the Wales Liaison Manager at Screen Skills, Rebecca brings a wealth of experience and insight into the Welsh screen industry — we’re delighted to welcome her on board! We’re also proud to share that Sarah O’Keefe has been promoted to Education & Training Executive. Sarah has been an integral part of our work, and we’re so pleased to see her step into this well-deserved new role. We’re incredibly excited about the future and can’t wait to continue delivering meaningful opportunities across Wales with these two brilliant women helping lead the way.

10 out of 11 films are now complete for our Vocal Histories of Wales project, and what a journey it has been. This project has given us, and the trainees an opportunity to learn more about the incredible people, stories and organisations across Wales. We’re excited to share the films with you soon.

Thank you to BAFTA Cymru for organising the brilliant premiere screening of ‘Death Valley’. The episode was truly brilliant, and a great representation of Welsh talent. Catch up on the episodes so far on BBC iPlayer.

Thank you to Creative Wales and Jack Sargent MP for stopping by to Wolf Studios Wales for a visit to the sets of Industry 4 and taking the time to chat with our trainees. Check out the video below: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKAAXEuoXQ2/

This month, we had the pleasure of attending a fantastic networking event at Great Point Studios, thanks to the wonderful team at BECTU! Real SFX shared their ‘Kit 4 Crew’ scheme, a brilliant initiative providing pre-loved clothing for crew members. BECTU reps shone a light on the vital topic of mental health in the industry, reminding us all of the importance of looking out for our colleagues and creating a supportive environment. Thank you again, BECTU for having us!

What an exciting month it’s been for Rhys! Not one but TWO epic events have kept him busy and buzzing! The Big Retreat Festival and Eisteddfod yr Urdd welcomed Rhys, and a few of the star studded His Dark Materials puppets to display some of the skills and techniques used in the creative industries.

A massive thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat, learn, and marvel at the TV magic.

Sarah kicked off her day in style at the Grange Pavilion for a Breakfast and Business event, hosted by Rebecca Evans MS, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy, and Planning for Wales. The event brought together local businesses, both new and familiar, creating a buzz of ideas and connections. Attendees explored the amazing opportunities and incredible organisations thriving in the Grange Pavilion and surrounding areas. A big thank you for the invite, and to the Hideout Café for the delicious breakfast spread!

We’re thrilled to announce the new partnership between Screen Alliance Wales and the renowned Alessi Hartigan Casting! Known for their exceptional work on blockbusters like Pirates of the Caribbean, Barbie, Oppenheimer, and so much more, Alessi Hartigan is bringing their expertise to Dragon Studios Wales with a brand-new Welsh office. With the wealth of homegrown talent and the booming production scene here in Wales, this partnership feels like a match made in heaven. We’re so proud to welcome such an esteemed casting agency to Wales.

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