Wales Screen Summit / Copa Cyfryngau Cymru

22/12/2025

🎬 The links are now LIVE! 🎬 Head over to our YouTube channel and catch up on the Wales Screen Summit over the festive break 🎄✨

Whether you fancy learning something new or diving back into inspiring conversations, we’ve got you covered. On the channel you’ll find sessions on:
🎥 Funding & finance
🤖 AI, innovation & new screen technologies
🌐 Digital-first commissioning & the evolving content landscape
🌍 Sustainability & inclusion
📺 Behind-the-scenes industry insights

Perfect for a cosy catch-up, a creative reset, or a burst of inspiration before the new year.

👉 Watch now: www.youtube.com/

⚠️ Please note: Some sessions are unavailable due to copyright restrictions. If there’s a session you’d love to watch that isn’t on the channel, get in touch and we can arrange a private link where possible.

Happy watching, learning, and recharging! 🍿

09/10/2025

🔥 “Now is the time to fight for public service broadcasting.” 📺

That was the rallying call from Tim Davie, Director General of the BBC as he closed this year’s Wales Screen Summit.

Tim painted a “mixed picture” of the current media landscape: yes, competition is fierce, costs are rising, and platforms like YouTube are commanding more of our time. But the opportunity has never been greater. Why? Because the need for trusted, home-grown storytelling is stronger than ever.

💬 “Pursuing truth with no agenda. Boy is that needed now,” Tim said.

From natural history to investigative journalism, public service content continues to deliver what global platforms can’t: depth, trust, and connection to communities.

🏡 He also pushed for moving production out of London - not as a token gesture, but as a smart strategy to deliver value and rebuild trust with audiences across the UK.

🚨 And the message was clear: the BBC can’t take its place for granted.
“YouTube are on the march,” he warned. “You’ve got to be on your toes.”

& Fun Fact - Tim Davie’s tipple of choice? Penderyn whisky 🥃 👀 - especially after a brisk run through the Welsh Hills. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

08/10/2025

🎬 Day 2 - & that’s a Wrap! 🎬

What an incredible couple of days it’s been. A huge thank you to our sponsors, production and event partners, producers, roundtable hosts, crew, hosts, chairs, speakers, delegates - and the many, many more who made this year’s summit such a success. The energy, insight and passion you all brought truly made it a showstopper.

The Welsh screen sector has never felt more exciting - and if there’s one word that captures this year’s summit, it’s collaboration. Let’s keep working together to strengthen, grow and celebrate this vibrant industry.

Who knows what the future holds… but one thing’s for sure: we’ll be back, and we can’t wait to hear all about your next big (or small!) project, partnerships and productions.

But for now, WSS 2025 – over and out! 👋🎥🌟



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08/10/2025

🚨 Winner Announced! / Enillydd wedi’i gyhoeddi! 🚨

We’re thrilled to announce that Steffan Morris is the winner of the Hansh x Wales Screen Summit Pitching Competition 2025! 🏆🎬

After three incredible pitches showcasing bold, creative ideas, Steffan impressed the judges with his vision and originality - earning £3,000 development funding to take his idea to the next stage.

A huge congratulations to Steffan, and a big thank you to our other finalists Gwion Samson and Elin Edwards for their outstanding pitches. 🌟

Thank you to S4C for sponsoring the competition and to everyone who joined us at the Wales Screen Summit 2025 at The Parkgate Hotel, Cardiff.

🚨 Enillydd wedi’i gyhoeddi! / Winner Announced! 🚨

Rydym wrth ein bodd yn cyhoeddi mai Steffan Morris yw enillydd Cystadleuaeth Cyflwyno Syniadau Hansh x Copa Cyfryngau Cymru 2025! 🏆🎬

Ar ôl tri pitch arbennig, llawn creadigrwydd a gweledigaeth, llwyddodd Steffan i greu argraff ar y beirniaid - gan ennill £3,000 o gyllid datblygu i fynd â’i syniad i’r lefel nesaf.

Llongyfarchiadau enfawr i Steffan, ac i’r cystadleuwyr eraill Gwion Samson ac Elin Edwards am eu cyflwyniadau rhagorol. 🌟

Diolch enfawr i S4C am noddi’r gystadleuaeth ac i bawb a ymunodd â ni yng Ngwesty’r Parkgate, Caerdydd ar gyfer Copa Cyfryngau Cymru 2025.



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08/10/2025

🔥 Think like a creator. Take more risks. Build more formats. Be brave enough to post 🚀

That was the challenge from Jordan Schwarzenberger - co-founder of Arcade Media and manager of The Sidemen, speaking at this year’s Wales Screen Summit. Jordan urged broadcasters and producers to step outside traditional comfort zones and think the way digital creators do:�
🎥 Test ideas quickly.�
💡 Learn from data and audience feedback.�
📱 Build formats that live and breathe on YouTube, TikTok and other platforms - not as cut-downs, but as true originals.

That’s where audiences are moving - and staying. Not just Gen Z, but older viewers too. The opportunity now is to be present where attention already lives. He pointed to creators like Amelia Dimoldenberg (Chicken Shop Date) as proof that big ideas don’t need big budgets - just creative conviction and consistency.

Jordan’s message to the industry: 🌱 Plant the seeds now for the next 10 years. It’s not too late. Be where the audiences are. 🎤�

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08/10/2025

🔥 Fireside Chat with Eve Myles at Wales Screen Summit 2025 🔥

What an incredible conversation with one of Wales’ most talented and inspiring actors, Eve Myles 🎭 - in conversation with BAFTA CEO Jane Millichip at the Wales Screen Summit in Cardiff.

Eve opened up about her journey from Torchwood’s Gwen Cooper to Keeping Faith, and her latest gripping role in BBC One’s The Guest. She spoke honestly about the challenges women face in finding strong, complex roles, and how that nearly led her to leave acting for medical school! 🩺

“When you play someone as strong as Gwen Cooper… it’s difficult to come away from that or for people to see you differently. It’s definitely getting better for female-led drama.” 💪

Eve described her character in The Guest as “complex and challenging” - “like the flip of a coin”, both childlike and monstrous. 👏 Her passion for craft, empathy for her characters, and respect for writers like Russell T Davies (whom she called “a showrunner extraordinaire”) shone throughout. ✨

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the Parkgate Hotel for two days of powerful discussions, networking, and storytelling that continue to shape the future of Welsh film and television. 🎬🌍



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07/10/2025

07/10/2025

🙌 Meet the Team Behind the Wales Screen Summit 2025! 🎬

We’re delighted to be opening the doors and welcoming delegates to the Wales Screen Summit at The Parkgate Hotel today. Meet some of the dedicated team members who have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to bring this year’s summit to life - and who will be on hand throughout the event to support you.

Our incredible team;
Emyr Afan OBE - Summit Founder
Naomi Afan Ormonde - Summit Creative Director
Hollie Abbott - Summit Producer
Josh Holland - Summit Logistics Manager
Osian Davies-Litt - Summit Technical Producer
Eoghan Harkin - Summit Roundtables Co-ordinator

📖 Head to our website for the full agenda – 🔗 www.walesscreensummit.com

🗓️ 7–8 October 2025�
📍 The Parkgate Hotel, Cardiff

See you at the Summit! 🏔️🎥

🙌 Cyfarfod â’r Tîm y Tu Ôl i Gopa Cyfryngau Cymru 2025! 🎬

Rydyn ni wrth ein boddau’n agor y drysau a chroesawu chi i Gopa Cyfryngau Cymru yn The Parkgate Hotel heddiw. Dyma rai o aelodau’r tîm ymroddedig sydd wedi bod yn gweithio’n ddiflino y tu ôl i’r llenni i wireddu’r gynhadledd eleni - ac a fydd wrth law drwy gydol y gynhadledd i’ch cefnogi.

Ein tîm anhygoel;�
Emyr Afan OBE – Sylfaenydd �
Naomi Afan Ormonde – Cyfarwyddwr Creadigol �
Hollie Abbott – Cynhyrchydd �
Josh Holland – Rheolwr Logisteg �
Osian Davies-Litt – Cynhyrchydd Technegol�
Eoghan Harkin – Cydlynydd y Sesiynau Byrddau Crwn

📖 Ewch i’n gwefan i weld yr agenda lawn – 🔗 www.walesscreensummit.com

🗓️ 7–8 Hydref 2025�
📍 Gwesty The Parkgate, Caerdydd

Cwrdd a chi ar y Copa!🏔️🎥

03/10/2025

🥂 Network, Connect & Celebrate – Networking Drinks Sponsored by Hugh James ✨

To close the first day of the Summit this year, we invite you to join us for some Networking Drinks, sponsored by Hugh James. Put it in your diaries now!

�📅 Tuesday 7th October
�🕔 5:00 – 7:00pm�
📍 The Postmaster Bar

This is your chance to:�
🍸 Enjoy a drink on us�
🤝 Connect with fellow industry professionals�
💡 Share ideas, spark collaborations, and make new connections�
🎉 Keep the party going!

We can’t wait to see you there – let’s raise a glass to creativity, connection, and the future of screen in Wales.🎬

30/09/2025

🚨 DAY 1 SCHEDULE IS LIVE! 🚨

We’re kicking off the Wales Screen Summit 2025 on Tuesday 7th October at The Parkgate Hotel, Cardiff with a full day of debates, panels, round tables, and fireside conversations. Here’s what to expect:

🌟 Morning Highlights include;
* Opening Debate: Is TV Broken or Can We Fix It? with John McVay OBE, Kate Beal, Ed Sayer & Llyr Morus
* Panel: Back to Unscripted Business – hear candid insights from major UK broadcasters
* Unscripted Success Stories: How Did They Do It? – Welsh hits from pitch to screen
* Scripted Spotlight: Drama commissioners on trends, challenges & hits
* Film in Focus: Welsh talent, global impact

Scripted & Unscripted Commissioner Round Tables
👉 Sign up here; https://form.typeform.com/to/QmGo4ZIt

Channel 4 Finance & Specialist Factual Round Tables
👉 Sign up here; https://form.typeform.com/to/xhHCKBP1

💡 Afternoon Highlights include;
* Stronger Together: Support networks for freelancers & indies
* Game On: The rise of sport production in Wales

🔥 Fireside Conversation (4pm):
Actor Eve Myles in conversation with BAFTA CEO Jane Millichip

🥂 Evening

5–7pm: Networking Drinks

⚡ Sessions are available for Summit Passholders only.

🎟️ Be Part of It
👉 Get your tickets now; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wales-screen-summit-copa-cyfryngau-cymru-tickets-1345283090939?aff=oddtdtcreator

See you at the Summit ⛰️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🎥

30/09/2025

🚨 DAY 2 SCHEDULE IS LIVE! 🚨

The Wales Screen Summit 2025 continues on Wednesday 8th October at The Parkgate Hotel, Cardiff. Another packed day of debates, panels, round tables, and fireside conversations awaits. Here’s what to expect:

🔥 Fireside Conversation (9.35am):
In Conversation with Jordan Schwarzenberger – from Sidemen to mainstream media

🌟 Morning Highlights include;
* Panel: Digital First – Meet the Decision Makers with commissioners from MTV, Hearst, BBC & Channel 4
* Panel: YouTube 101 – Unlocking Value for Producers & Creators
* Demo: Just One Box – AI for Producers with Jason Yates
* Panel: Greening the Screen – Innovations in Sustainable Production

👉 Digital Commissioner Round Tables
Sign up here: https://form.typeform.com/to/QmGo4ZIt

💡 Afternoon Highlights include;
* S4C Hansh Pitch Competition Final – who will win the £3k development funding?
* Panel: Brands – The New Broadcasters?
* Panel: The IP Goldmine – How to Protect & Profit from Your TV Idea

👉 Meet the Distributor Round Tables
Sign up here: https://form.typeform.com/to/xhHCKBP1

👉 Really Useful Round Tables
Sign up: https://form.typeform.com/to/xhHCKBP1

🔥 Fireside Conversation (3.45pm):
Harry Hambley () in Conversation with Cai Morgan

Closing remarks from Summit Founder, Emyr Afan OBE

🔥 Fireside Conversations (5pm):
BBC Director-General Tim Davie in conversation with Steffan Powell

⚡ Sessions are available for Summit Passholders only.

🎟️ Be Part of It�👉 Get your tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wales-screen-summit-copa-cyfryngau-cymru-tickets-1345283090939?aff=oddtdtcreator

See you at the Summit ⛰️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🎥

30/09/2025

⏰ Just ONE WEEK to go until the Wales Screen Summit 2025! 🚨
🎟️ Have you got your tickets yet? 👀

�🎬 Don’t miss your chance to hear from leading voices in film & TV, join thought-provoking panels, and make valuable industry connections.

🗓️ 7–8 October 2025�
📍 The Parkgate Hotel, Cardiff

📖 Head to our website for the full agenda - https://www.walesscreensummit.com/

👉 Get your tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wales-screen-summit-copa-cyfryngau-cymru-tickets-1345283090939?aff=oddtdtcreator

⏰ Dim ond WYTHNOS i fynd tan Gopa Cyfryngau Cymru 2025!🚨
🎟️ Ydych chi wedi archebu'ch tocyn eto? 👀

�🎬 Peidiwch â cholli’r cyfle i glywed gan brif ffigyrau yn y byd ffilm a theledu, ymuno â sesiynau panel amserol a diddorol, a chael cyfle i rwydweithio.

🗓️ 7–8 Hydref 2025�
📍 Gwesty The Parkgate, Caerdydd

📖 Ewch i’r wefan i weld yr agenda llawn - https://www.walesscreensummit.com/

👉 Sicrhewch eich tocynnau nawr: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wales-screen-summit-copa-cyfryngau-cymru-tickets-1345283090939?aff=oddtdtcreator