Useful Links in Wales
National Broadcasters in Wales
S4/C is a bilingual television station, providing Welsh and English Language programmes.
ITV1 Wales are the Cardiff-based contractor for ITV.
BBC Wales is the Welsh division of the BBC.
Public Support Agencies Relevant to Skillset's Sectors
Welsh Assembly Government
Creative Business Wales provides focused, dedicated support to the film, television, new media and music industries in Wales.
Film Agency for Wales are the national development agency for the film industry in Wales.
Finance Wales provides commercial funding to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) throughout Wales.
The Arts Council of Wales is responsible for funding and developing the arts in Wales.
Wales Screen Commission are the location service for Wales offering information and support on locations, facilities, crew and local services.
Flexible Support for Business - information and advice from the Welsh Assembly Government for businesses in Wales.
Education and Training:
Cyfle is the national vocational training company for the film, television and interactive media industry in Wales, and a Skillset Approved Industry Training Provider.
Skillset Screen Academy Wales is a consortium of high-level film industry focused education and training providers.
Careers Wales provide free careers information, advice and guidance to people of all ages in Wales.
Fforwm is the national organisation representing the Further Education in Wales.
Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) provide funding for Higher Education colleges and institutions and universities in Wales.
Unions and Trade Associations:
BECTUis the independent union for those working in broadcasting, film, theatre, entertainment, leisure, interactive media and allied areas.
TACis a trade association formed to represent the interests of independents in Wales.
Producers' Alliance for Cinema and Television (PACT)is the UK trade association that represents and promotes the commercial interests of independent feature film, television, animation and interactive media companies.
Other links:
BAFTA Cymru
The Welsh Animation Group (WAG)
Welsh Language Board