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Bywyd Ar Ôl Ysgol: Rhyw a Phertnasau

Cyfres a gomisiynwyd gan Gogledd Cymru Gyda’n Gilydd a chyd-gynhyrchwyd gyda Cherddoriaeth a Ffilm Gymunedol TAPE a’u clwb ieuenctid cefn llwyfan, ar gyfer pobl ifanc gydag anableddau dysgu gan bobl ifanc gydag anableddau dysgu. Cafodd y testunau eu nodi gan y clwb ieuenctid ac mae’r hyn mae pobl ifanc wedi’i ddweud wrthym yn bwysig iddyn nhw wrth gynllunio eu bywyd ar ôl ysgol.

Mae’r bennod “Bywyd ar ôl Ysgol – Rhyw a Perthnasoedd” yn ychwanegiad i’r 4 ffilm mewn ymateb i beth mae pobl ifanc o glwb ieuenctid cefn llwyfan TAPE wedi dweud sy’n bwysig iddynt.

Life After School: Sex and Relationships

Life After School films have been commissioned by North Wales Together and co-produced with TAPE Community Music and Film and their backstage youth club, the 4 films have been made for young people with learning disabilities by young people with learning disabilities. The topics were identified by the youth club and what young people have told us is important to them when planning their life after school.

The Life After School Sex and Relationships Film is an addition to the 4 films in response to what young people from TAPE backstage youth club have identified as being important to them.

Pererin Wyf / Is Oilithreach Mé / I am a Pilgrim – Short Film

This short film documents Pererin Wyf / Is Oilithreach Mé / I am a pilgrim a participatory arts project that sought to connect with the Welsh and Irish diaspora with particular reference to a new cross-border pilgrimage connecting Pembrokeshire and Wexford.

The project took its title and inspiration from an 18th century hymn by the prolific Welsh writer William Williams Pantycelyn. The hymn is most often sung to the tune of Amazing Grace.

The project began in September 2022 with a series of online workshops with world class speakers including Emyr Wyn James, Gareth Bonello, Catherine Dunne and Pamela Petro focusing on key themes of the project; connecting with the Welsh and Irish diaspora, language, home, travel and song.

Activity continued in the Spring of 2023 with song and story sharing workshops and an exchange trip between the two counties. The project has resulted in this documentary soundtracked film by Rowan O’Neill, Paul Evans, Jacob Whittaker and John Ó Faoláin and a new macaronic song written by Wexford based traditional singer Rachel Uí Fhaoláin.

Pererin Wyf / Is Oilithreach Mé / I am a Pilgrim was devised, curated and produced by Rowan O’Neill in collaboration with Span Arts and co-facilitated in Wexford by Rachel Uí Fhaoláin of Ceol Mo Chroí and John Ó Faoláin of Traditional Archive Channel.

Pererin Wyf was part of the Ancient Connections project funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Ireland Wales Co-operation Programme.

Void Fraction – a journey through limestone.

Very proud to share our collaboration with the Geological Society of London. We were invited to present Void Fraction as a masterclass, an example of how artists can engage with geoscience.  “Finding your Artistic Voice in the Natural World” shows ways in which geology and art can be creatively combined. This is part of their Geoscience Everyday Competition leading up to Earth Science Week 2023.

Travelling Back to Nature

Please see our exciting video showcasing the excellent progress of our Travelling Back to Nature project that is engaging our Romani community across South East Wales.

Mechanics of Marginalisation

The Mechanics of Marginalisation: Roma, Sinti, the “Gypsies’, and genocide, 1920 – 2022 (O Baro Porrajmos)

The story of Anna Maria “Settela” Steinbach

Dr Adrian March Text
Katarzyna Pollock Art

Life Strings Dance Film for Gypsy Maker 5

LifeStrings is a screendance film that investigates climate justice, violins and motherhood using a contemporary flamenco dance vocabulary. Reflecting on traditional Flamenco dance rhythms, techniques, gestures and modes of transmission, the work asks questions about what we copy and imitate and what we disrupt and let go of in terms of traditions. The film is using a choreographic lens to navigate cultural and generational trauma while also relying on the dancing body to reveal embodied histories and practices. The Romani Lautari musicians have a great tradition of violin playing, with virtuosos frequently embroidering their music with extreme amounts of ornamentation. Rosamaria Kostic Cisneros is a professional dancer, choreographer, curator and qualified teacher. She is also a Dance Historian and Critic, Roma Scholar, Flamenco Historian and Peace Activist. As a dance writer Cisneros makes regular contributions to Bachtrack Magazine and Flamenco News. She has also danced with Protein Dance Company in the UK.

Eisteddfod Genedlaethol 2023

We have had a unforgettable week at the Eisteddfod. It has been a week full of socialising, fun and laughter.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us through donations. It has given us the opportunity to go to the eisteddfod this year. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for this unforgettable experience.

Wales & More – A Project Exploring Heritage

Discover the rich tapestry of African and Caribbean history woven into the vibrant culture of Wales, where stories of resilience, diversity, and shared heritage unite two worlds.

SSAP Youth collaborated with Bloedd for a project about heritage, specifically that of African and Caribbean diasporans in Wales.

The following creatives were selected after vigorous interviews: Adiba, Cara, Gary ‘G-Man’ & Sean.

Neale Howells – Artist

(Warning – Strong language from the start) Neale Howells has an exhibition at MOMA Machynlleth – Bring the Story Inside – April 22nd to 10th of June 2023. This film catches Neale in his studio for a quick chat….

Learn more about Bring the Story Inside here

Towards Silence

The Solem Quartet record a new piece of music at Yehudi Menuhin Hall in Surrey. Carol Nixon commissioned the work from composer John Metcalf to reflect on the extinction of species. In this film Carol and John talk about the music followed by the performance of the music in full. The work is called “Towards Silence”.

Tu Draw + Ffilm Ddogfen

Thank you to the inspiring children and their parents/guardians for being part of the project and the Arts Council of Wales Lottery fund for giving a voice to dyslexia.

Join the dyslecsia group to share information and discuss what is happening in Wales with dyslexia.

Neges Heddwch yr Urdd 2023

The Urdd’s 2023 Peace and Goodwill Message focuses on anti-racism. It declares that there is no place for racism in the world, and if we see it, we must Call Them Out.

This year the message was created by Cardiff University students with musician Eädyth and S4C’s Education Content Officer, Natalie Jones.

It’s a call from the youth of Wales to:

Take direct action to dismantle systemic discrimination
Challenge unconscious prejudices
Always call out racism when we see it.

Join the campaign by sharing the message on your social media platforms on the 18th of May, using #Heddwch2023

Llais Dyslecsia

Raising awareness of Dyslexia in Wales.   Join the dyslecsia group to share information and discuss what is happening in Wales with dyslexia.   Llais Dyslecsia   In February 2023 a group of inspirational children with dyslexia came together to take part in a series of creative workshops with the producer Shari Llewelyn, Casi Wyn (Bardd Plant […]

River of Time – Sean Harris

Animation artist Sean Harris creates a large installation over a river in the Clwydian Hills, bringing the ancient history of the region to life.

Walking With Webster

Catrin Webster leads a group of artists through Aberystwyth – drawing as they go.

Spike Blackhurst – Against All Odds

I have created these sculptures to increase awareness of how emotional abuse can affect our internal organs. Emotions are often very abstract to try and describe. However, by allowing them to be viewed in a physical form offers a more inclusive audience and a deeper understanding, than just reading or listening about such trauma. Within this collection of sculptures, four have been forged from metal and connected with Raku fired clay, reflecting the strength and fragility that these materials can offer. After thirty years of working with metal, this is the first time I have incorporated clay into my work, this has been a challenging journey, filled with new discoveries and will now become part of my sculpture process for the future. The fifth sculpture “Intuition” is forged entirely from steel to demonstrate the strength we have inside of us. With the gut often named ‘the second brain’ or ‘the voice to listen too’, it translates as our intuition.

Tanchwa – Mary Lloyd Jones

Mary Lloyd Jones paints Tanchwa – Explosion, inspired by Yr Ysgwrn, the poet Hedd Wyn’s family home, in preparation for a major exhibition of her work.

Talyllyn to Tidmouth – Wilbert Awdry, The Railway Series & Wales [4K]

For over 70 years the reverend wilbert Awdrys railway series has delighted and inspired fans around the world. The books, which have sold millions of copies, continue to keep the interests in steam railways alive.

The television series, broadcast in multiple languages, has been nothing short of a global phenomenon. It’s simple yet exciting stories, rich world and relatable characters have endured, and whether you know Thomas the tank engine from the books or show. He has been an important part of people’s lives growing up.

Many know the names and characters of the main cast. However there are parts of the fictional island of Sodor that are just as important.

Beyond its network of main lines and branch ways lies the picturesque Skarloey railway. A narrow gauge line that snakes its way through the heart of the island.

It’s home to a roster of small yet determined engines. Its history spans back to the early days of the island’s railways. With its dramatic storylines and engines with personalities greater than the highest peaks of Sodor, you’d be forgiven for thinking it comes straight from fantasy.

However its engines, its stories and history have a very real analogue. And much of that reality can be found in Wales.

The story of the Talyllyn is one of triumph. Of overcoming the odds and paving the way for what would become a global movement. It was also a significant inspiration for a number of the books found in the railway series. Four Little Engines, Gallant Old Engines and others have stories, characters and events directly inspired by the first few years of the Talyllyn’s existence as a preserved line. But what role did Awdrys books play in the continued success of the Talyllyn. And how has his enduring legacy, 40 years after his last book was published fed back into the railway with a heart of gold.

Lochgoilhead Forever Trailer

In this wryly observed piece, the filmmaker and his cranky father finally head to the neglected home where his grandparents once lived. Like the chalet itself, the men’s relationship is long untended. Sorting through the dusty relics proves to be an emotional task.


Director – Liam Martin


Informed by his background in philosophy, Liam’s documentary films explore themes of identity, belonging and acceptance. ‘Kernow’, his first independent documentary is a 16 minute short taking an empathetic look at the current resurgence of interest in Cornish ethnicity, and was nominated for Best Single Documentary at the 2019 Celtic Media Festival. His second short documentary, ‘Lochgoilhead Forever’, derives wry humour and emotional resonance from personal experiences of messy family dynamics and unspoken grief.

Gŵyl Sŵn Festival 2022

120 artists, 10 stages, 7 venues. That’s what was presented at this year’s Sŵn Festival — Cardiff’s multi-venue showcase festival split over three exhilarating days. A colourful celebration of different styles, culture, and identity, it’s a pleasure to premiere Klust’s short film which documents the festival’s highlights. Filmed by director Aled Victor, this is an opportunity to relive performances by some of Wales’ most prominent artists at the moment including Mellt, L E M F R E C K, Sŵnami, Greta Isaac, Kiddus + more.

Cyfarwyddwr — Director: Aled Williams

Cerddoriaeth — Track: ‘Arnofio’, Gwenno Morgan

 Enjoy a playlist of some of Klust’s picks from Sŵn here!

Galwad Agored: Castio Y Pump

Rydym ni’n chwilio am berfformwyr talentog, gydag oedran chwarae o 16, ar gyfer datblygiad Y Pump, drama eofn newydd wedi’i chreu gyda phobl ifanc, ar gyfer pobl ifanc.

Noder bod yr alwad yma ar gyfer cyfnod datblygu a gweithdai Y Pump, wedi’i gefnogi gan y BFI, a ddim ar gyfer ffilmio’r gyfres ei hun.

Croesawn pob talent, gan annog ceisiadau gan berfformwyr ifanc o gefndiroedd sydd wedi’u tangynrychioli.

Y gyfres

Mae Y Pump yn ddrama i bobl ifanc wedi ei selio ar y gyfres arobryn o nofelau. Mae’n dilyn bywydau grŵp o ffrindiau dros gyfnod o flwyddyn ysgol yng ngogledd Cymru. Cawn ein tywys gan safbwyntiau Tim, Tami, Aniq, Robyn a Cat, gan gynnig golwg o’r newydd ar realiti bod yn berson ifanc ar yr ymylon yng Nghymru heddiw. Mae rhai o’r themâu mae Y Pump yn archwilio yn cynnwys hunaniaeth draws, bywyd Mwslemaidd yng Nghymru, salwch, hil, anabledd a rhywioldeb. Dyma fwy o wybodaeth am y gyfres gan un o’r awduron yn fan hyn!


Dyddiad Cau: 9AM, Dydd Llun 5ed Rhagfyr

Mwy o wybodaeth am sut i wneud cais!

Romani Cultural & Arts Company

The Romani Cultural and Arts Company was formed in September 2009 as a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee and is a registered charity. Working through the arts the Company raises funds to take community development and educational projects onto Gypsy, Roma and Traveller sites and into Gorjer and ‘country-folk’ communities across Wales.   We are a […]

Mwldan

Mwldan is an arts centre and independent cinema in Cardigan. It is a co-producer of Other Voices Cardigan (with South Wind Blows and Triongl) and programmes the summer season of large-scale outdoor events at Cardigan Castle in conjunction with the Castle. Mwldan is also one half of bendigedig record label (with Arc Music) and produces […]

Hiraeth Film

Hobby Welsh documentary trio. Making free to view mini docs with a Cymru flair. Fel Gwaelod Llyn, Talyllyn to Tidmouth & more

Us Here Now – Documentary Film

Us Here Now is a celebration of people in East Cardiff; their stories and their power. It’s a journey into what it means to be seen and heard; it’s a challenge to the negative narratives that often surround us.

Wales Millennium Centre | Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru

We are a home for the arts in Wales, a cauldron of creativity for the nation. We fire imaginations by creating our own theatre productions, festivals and digital experiences – as well as curating world-class, critically acclaimed touring productions – from musical theatre and comedy to dance and cabaret. We kindle emerging talents with our own fresh, […]