A new plan to help develop Wales’ existing and next generation of talent in TV and film, music, and digital content has been launched by the Welsh Government.
Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden, has also launched a new £1 million fund to support the new plan.
The creative industries are hugely important to Wales’ economy and culture. According to 2021 data, 35,400 people were employed by 3,423 businesses who make up the creative industries sectors in Wales, an increase of 6.4% from 2018, while the industry generated an annual turnover of £1.7 billion in 2021, an increase of 14% from 2017.
The Welsh Government’s creative agency, Creative Wales, is committed to supporting and nurturing both the current and future workforce.
The new Creative Skills Action Plan for 2022 to 2025 is designed to support the development of the skilled workforce in Wales, which is needed by the sector to thrive. It will also consider long term aims to ensure Wales continues to be a thriving and creative place to do business.
The plan focuses on three priority sectors: music, digital content, and film and TV.
To support the action plan, a new £1m Creative Skills Fund has been launched to support projects delivering high-quality skills and training projects within the creative industries.
Between £15,000 to £200,000 is available for successful projects, until 31 March 2024.
For further information visit: New plan to help develop Wales’ creative talent | GOV.WALES