03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Fund to boost Welsh language films now open for applications
Sinema Cymru, a partnership between S4C, Ffilm Cymru Wales, and the Welsh Government through Creative Wales, has announced the second round of its funding initiative.
This aims to support the development of several Welsh-language feature films each year, with at least one progressing to production funding annually.
The fund also seeks to nurture early-stage, high-potential filmmaking talent to ensure a vibrant future for Welsh language feature filmmaking in Wales.
The scheme's first round last year received a significant number of high-quality applications, from which four projects were selected for feature development.
The second round is now open for applications from experienced filmmakers across Wales.
The fund, administered by Ffilm Cymru Wales, offers up to £30,000 for individual projects that could be ready for production within 12 months of the development period, with smaller awards of up to £10,000 available for earlier stage projects.
Jack Sargeant, Welsh Government minister for culture, said: "The Sinema Cymru fund shows our drive to delivering more independent Welsh language film, and we particularly want to champion under-represented voices and push the boundaries of what is expected from Welsh language film.
"The success of the four projects funded in our first round demonstrates the wealth of talent and creativity in Wales."
Gwenllian Gravelle, head of film and drama for S4C, said: "The cinema is a special medium that allows us to entertain, connect with our audiences and start meaningful conversations.
"Sinema Cymru is very exciting as it helps us to showcase Wales, our language, our unique talent and our stories with audiences both locally and globally."
Interested applicants should submit their applications by Monday, June 16.
For more information and to apply, visit the Ffilm Cymru Wales website.
