Following its initial success, a second round of funding has opened to support Welsh language feature films with international and big screen potential.
Sinema Cymru, a collaboration between S4C, Ffilm Cymru Wales and the Welsh Government via Creative Wales, has announced a second round of funding aimed at developing multiple Welsh-language feature films a year, with a view to progressing at least one into production funding annually.
This year’s fund will also support earlier stage, high-potential filmmaking talent to ensure an exciting future for Welsh-language feature filmmaking in Wales.
The second round is now open for applications from experienced filmmakers from across Wales.
Administered by Ffilm Cymru Wales, the fund makes up to £30,000 available for individual projects with the potential to be ready for production within 12 months of the start of the development period, with smaller awards of up to £10,000 available for earlier stage projects.
Sinema Cymru aims to put Welsh language film on the map by fast-tracking independent, bold and unconventional films which have the potential to gain international cinema release. The programme provides not only funding, but also career development support for creative teams, offering bespoke development plans alongside project funding.
The deadline for this year’s applications is Monday 16 June 2025. To apply visit Sinema Cymru.
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