wales

People

S4C appoints Geraint Evans as chief executive

Currently interim chief content officer at the channel, Evans starts his new role in January

Virtual Production

fivefold opens virtual production facility at Wales’ Dragon Studios

The facility also features a 5000 sqft green screen cove measuring 33 ft in height, the largest in Europe

Business

Media Cymru to host summit to boost inclusivity in media industry

Industry professionals will consider best practice in accessibility, inclusion and representation across all aspects of screen production

Production & Post

Report: Doctor Who regenerates investment in Wales’ creative sector

Across the UK, Doctor Who production activities generated £256 million since the show was relaunched, finds the report

Live Production

Channel 4 to remote produce 2024 Paris Paralympics from Wales

Whisper is planning to build new state-of-the-art technical facilities, including production galleries and edit suites, as part of its work with the broadcaster

Production & Post

Wales becomes home to UK’s first national broadcast archive

Content from BBC Cymru Wales, ITV Cymru Wales and S4C has been digitised for the archive

Production & Post

Virtual production hub and research facility to open in Cardiff

The new facility, dubbed Seren Virtual Productions, will offer a one-stop, end-to-end solution supporting all aspects of virtual (and physical) production

Production & Post

New Welsh TV studio officially opens its doors

The studio is aiming to deliver sustainable productions and minimise its carbon footprint, with local film and TV crews available

Business

Media Cymru offers £10K seed funding for innovative projects

Funding is available for research and development of ideas relating to virtual production, new formats and ways of creating content, immersive storytelling, bilingual production, and...

Business

Wales launches £50 million hub for TV and film innovation

Media Cymru intends to provide up to £50,000 for businesses to develop RD&I projects that demonstrate clear potential for a tangible product or service

Production & Post

New studio facility to open in Wales

The 1.6 million Aria Studios includes 20,000 square foot of studio space

Media Delivery

Sky agrees deal with PSBs to make vital FIFA World Cup play-off free-to-air

The match between Wales and either Scotland or Ukraine will be available on Sky Sports as well as ITV, S4C and STV

Media Delivery

Viaplay wins UK rights to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland men’s football matches

Viaplay's new UK streaming service is expected to launch in the second half of 2022

Production & Post

Sky Sports News receives albert certification

Among its efforts to achieve carbon neutral targets, Sky Sports News has significantly reduced its emissions through remote productions; and switched all its outside...