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Marshall Art

On Friday, December 19th, the new documentary by Malwan Studio has its exclusive digital premiere on the Am website. ‘Marshall Art’ tells the powerful and deeply personal story of Ceirion Marshall, who hails from the Maesincla area of Caernarfon, and the years of relentless bullying that pushed him to breaking point. The new documentary chronicles […]

Malwan

Malwan Stiwdio Ffilm a Dylunio | Film & Design Studio  Gwynedd, Cymru   Led by Dïon, Malwan is a visual storytelling studio dedicated to crafting authentic narratives. With over a decade of experience, our work blends refined cinematic sensibility with a commitment to genuine human connection—giving a voice to stories that often go unheard. We […]

Sessions Call Out Guidelines – Gŵyl Tawe

Overview 1. What is the project? Menter Iaith Abertawe and Gŵyl Tawe are seeking five individual filmmakers to collaborate on a new film series capturing live sessions in the run-up to Gŵyl Tawe 2026. Each filmmaker will be responsible for producing one film within the series, highlighting one artist/band who has performed at the festival […]

60 Second Stories: Swansea

12 short films telling Swansea stories in 60 seconds are now available to stream free from Ffilm Cymru Wales. The eclectic collection of 60-second shorts was crafted by Swansea creatives, who combined writing, photography, film and music to share their own experiences of the city using just their smartphones. They chronicle an assortment of stories […]

CEREDIGION

Get the hell out of here. That’s what most young people brought up in rural communities want to do. Or so the popular media story goes.. The short film CEREDIGION questions that lazy narrative. Talking to those about to go as well as some who’ve been and come back the film marks the end of […]

Announcing AmCam3!

Thanks to the support of Dydd Miwsig Cymru, Am’s proud to announce that we’re supporting the creation of four short documentary films about music activity within communities in Wales. The four filmmakers were selected from the applications for AmCam2.   The AmCam3 music documentary film festival will be screened on Am early next year to […]

Baich

The latest short film to stream on our Am profile is Mared Swain’s Welsh-language drama Baich, starring Hanna Jarman and Steffan Rhodri. Kath, a struggling mother of two, in a desperate attempt for peace walks out of her front door leaving her screaming children behind. Needing five minutes of peace, she soon finds herself lost, […]

Announcing the AmCam2 filmmakers!

We’re proud to announce the four filmmakers who are creating Welsh language films for AmCam2 – the second edition of Am’s digital film festival! Thanks to Arts Council of Wales for the support. The films are coming soon – but in the meantime, get to know Gwenno, Hannah,. Lauren and Lily:   Gwenno Llwyd Till […]

Out There

Drama shining a light on one of the positive aspects of living through a global pandemic, from West Wales performer, choreographer and director Rhys Miles Thomas. Before COVID-19, John’s disability left him in a constant lonely lockdown. But when the whole world is forced to stay inside, he finds some freedom as more people begin […]

Heavy Is the Crown: A One-Man Show by Willis Chimano

Date: 2 aug • 19:00* Tickets National Museum Cardiff You’re invited to an intimate evening of music, story, and soul with Willis Austin Chimano—the unmistakable voice of Sauti Sol and now a bold solo artist in his own right. As part of the UK/Kenya Season supported by British Council and delivered by Africa Centre and […]

Lily Pad Films

Black and white logo with the image of a frog on a lili pad.

Hugh Griffiths founded Lily Pad Films in 2009 to provide participatory filmmaking opportunities for schools and community groups across South Wales. He recognised a strong desire among communities to engage in creative storytelling, but also identified a clear gap in access to the skills, resources, and technology needed to bring those stories to life. Since […]

AmCam: FAQs

What’s the timeline for presenting my film? The application deadline is July 21, 2025. Am will respond to each application before the beginning of August 2025. The finished film must be presented to Am by October 31, 2025.   What will be the length of my film? The film must be between 10-15 minutes in […]

Ffilm Cymru Wales

Ffilm Cymru Wales yw’r asiantaeth ddatblygu ar gyfer ffilmiau yng Nghymru. Ymrown i hyrwyddo a chynnal diwydiant ffilmiau cryf i Gymru; un y gallwn oll fod yn falch o ddweud ei bod yn perthyn i ni. Gwnawn hyn drwy ddarparu cyllid a hyfforddiant i wneuthurwyr ffilmiau addawol a sefydledig o Gymru, cynnig profiadau sinematig cyffrous […]

Jelly

Still from Jelly film featuring two people in beanies. One person is looking forward and the other looking at the other person.

Writer/Director: Samantha O’Rourke Producer: Ray Wilson, Panad Productions Kerry is bored. Fed up of life in her small north Wales town and increasingly weary of the state of the world. One day she follows a path to an underground escape filled with jelly, hope and the girl of her dreams. Jelly was selected for the […]

Timestalker Trainees

Timestalker was the first project to be supported by Ffilm Cymru Wales & Creative Wales’ Feature Film Production Fund. During the Cardiff shoot, we spoke to some of the fantastic trainees about their experiences on set.

Rebels & Renaissance: A Behind the Scenes Documentary

Take an extended look behind the scenes of Keefa Chan’s Rebels & Renaissance. Rebels and Renaissance is a cinematic exploration of Newport’s artists and the working-class history of the chartists’ rebellion. Produced by Rewired Life, the short documentary will capture the essence of Newport’s eclectic and diverse community of talented local creatives, and sets out […]

Janis Pugh talks to Ffilm Cymru Wales

To celebrate the BAFTA Cymru nominations, we sat down with Chuck Chuck Baby filmmaker Janis Pugh to discuss how working in a north Wales chicken factory inspired her film, the importance of sharing local stories, and how Ffilm Cymru Wales has supported her creative journey.

Pwy Ydw i Heddiw? – Ffion Pritchard

Pwy Ydw I Heddiw? is a creative documentary that tells the story of a creative project that aims to raise women’s confidence. The film has been inspired by my journeys with self-portraits and self-confidence as I created a giant self-portrait on my 30th birthday. The film asks the question; in a world full of obstacles […]

The Willow Collective – Mairéad Ruane

A short documentary exploring Autistic community leader Nicky’s journey to creating The Willow Collective—a creative woodwork hub offering support and opportunity to marginalised youth in Rhyl, North Wales. Through his personal story and the voices of the people who have found connection and empowerment in this community, the film paints a unique portrayal of hope, […]

AmCam

Am’s digital film festival.

Watch Africa Film Festival

Monthly African Film Screenings in Wales Creating platforms for African, Welsh and international filmmakers Celebrating the best of African Cinema

Hapus

Hapus aims to help spark conversations and action on mental wellbeing. They provide evidence-based information and resources to support positive mental wellbeing.   Hapus wants to:   encourage people to prioritise their mental wellbeing, inspiring them to take action and focus on things that matter to them bring people together around a common cause, to […]

Watch Africa Presents: Milisuthando

Set in past and present South Africa, this is a poetic documentary on love and what it means to become human in the context of race, explored through the memories of Milisuthando, who grew up during apartheid but didn’t know it was happening until it was over. Combining a treasure trove of archive footage, home […]

Coch Bach Y Bala : On The Trail Of The Welsh Houdini

It’s the dying days of September 1913, the guards at Ruthin gaol opened one of the cell doors to find a most peculiar sight. Instead of the prisoner lying in their bed, they found nothing. Save for a small hole dug into the wall of the cell. I say peculiar and not unusual as this […]