http://www.s4c.co.uk/producers/ news items and the latest information from S4C for programme producers 22-May-2013 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 1 daily /production/rm/news_view/newsid/835/language/eng/ <p><a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/e_acdm.pdf">Cyfle - Creative and Digital Apprenticeship Vacancies</a></p> 22-May-2013 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/834/language/eng/ <p>Wellcome Trust Co-production awards £30,000 - £200,000 - <a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/expression-of-interest-co-production-awards.doc">Expression of interest form</a></p> 10-May-2013 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/833/language/eng/ <p>S4C Press Conference - Creadigidol (Creative / digital) </p> <p>A multi-location event also available online via live stream </p> <p>09.30 Thursday 9 May, 2013 </p> <p>Studio 1 Galeri Caernarfon, and the Weston Studio at the Wales Millennium Centre Cardiff Bay, and live online on s4c's website </p> <p>Tea and coffee available </p> <p>An open day for the creative sector which will outline the developments in producing and delivering digital content </p> <p>Present will be Huw Marshall, S4C Digital Manager, Elin Morris, S4C Director of Corporate ad Commercial Policy, Anton Faulconbridge from Rant Media, Phil Stead, Senior Designer at Cwmni Da and Richard Lewis from YouTube. </p> <p>For more information call the S4C press office on 02920 741 214</p> 24-Apr-2013 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/832/language/eng/ <p><p>S4C have secured the rights to some matches in the IRB Junior World Championships which will be held in France in June 2013.</p> </p> <p><p>Independent production companies who have direct experience in delivering live sports programming for S4C are invited to declare their interest by e-mailing the Sports Commissioner, Geraint Rowlands, (<a href="mailto:geraint.rowlands@s4c.co.uk">geraint.rowlands@s4c.co.uk</a>) by 12:00 Thursday 18 April 2013. Every companany that shows an interest will receive a document outlining further details.</p> </p> <p><p>You will need to e-mail your ideas in by 12:00 Friday 26 April 2013 and we will aim to appoint the successful company by Friday 3 May 2013.</p> </p> <p><p>We will award the work on the basis of the idea, the company's track record and that of the personnel and value for money.</p> </p> <p><p>We request that you do not contact the IRB or Proactive (the company organising the local facilities) at this time to discuss the coverage or facilities.</p></p> 11-Apr-2013 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/831/language/eng/ <p>S4C's Policy for the Protection of Children and other Vulnerable People has been updated to take into account organisational changes. Elin Morris, Director of Commercial and Corporate Policy has been appointed as S4C's new Designated Person and Carys Hedd Paschalis, Human Resources Manager has been appointed as Deputy Designated Person. The Designated Person is responsible for dealing with child protection issues. </p> <p><a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/e_polisi-s4c-ar-amddiffyn-plant-a-phobl-fregus-eraill.pdf">S4C Policy for the Protection of Children and other Vulnerable People</a> </p> 28-Mar-2013 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/830/language/eng/ <p>Date of Issue: Wednesday, 20th March 2013 </p> <p>Closing date and time for receiving applications: 12:00 midday, Tuesday, 9th April 2013 </p> <p>Closing date for receiving requests for clarification: Wednesday, 3rd April 2013 </p> <p><a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/e_tendr-sain-ddisgrifio-ac-arwyddo.pdf">Invitation to tender: S4C Access Services</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/e_gwasanaethau-mynediad.pdf">Draft contract: S4C Access Services (audio description and on-screen signing)</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/e_access-services-questions-answers.pdf">Invitation to tender: S4C Access Services - Questions and Answers</a> </p> 20-Mar-2013 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/829/language/eng/ <p>Announcement by the Celtic Media Festival: </p> <p>Over 24 - 26 April, some of the biggest names in the broadcasting and film world will descend on Swansea for the Celtic Media Festival 2013. The 3-day festival will feature a packed programme of events and talks by some of the leading names in media, and today organisers have unveiled details of a brand new initiative designed to provide industry guidance to independent production companies - The Clinic. </p> <p>Sponsored by MEDIA Antennae Galway, Scotland and Wales, The Clinic will offer indie film makers and producers a rare opportunity to meet with commissioners and channel heads from the Celtic nations and regions to discuss ideas and obtain their feedback as they seek to develop new projects. For the first time in its 34-year history, the Celtic Media Festival will be offering film makers and producers the chance to sign up for one to one sessions with commissioners, creating the invaluable opportunity for them to meet with the brightest and best from the major broadcasters and funders from the Celtic nations and regions, and benefit from their advice. </p> <p>The following broadcasters and funders will participate in The Clinic, and offer their advice to indie production companies: Northern Ireland Screen's Irish Language Broadcast Fund and Ulster Scots Broadcast Fund; RTÉ Television and Radio; TG4; BBC Wales; S4C; BBC Scotland; BBC ALBA; BBC Southwest and BBC Northern Ireland. </p> <p>Judy Wasdell, manager of Media Antenna Wales said: "MEDIA Antennae Galway, Scotland and Wales are delighted to support the Celtic Media Festival in 2013. </p> <p>We are particularly excited to be involved with the The Clinic since we recognise the importance of producers obtaining valuable feedback from broadcasters and funders on their projects early on. </p> <p>Representatives from MEDIA Antennae Galway, Scotland and Wales will be on hand during the Festival to answer queries on the MEDIA Programme and how it may support your company." </p> <p>Domhnall Caimbeul, Chairman of the Celtic Media Festival, said: "As we enter into our 34th year, we remain committed to promoting the unique languages and cultures of the Celtic nations and to championing and fostering excellence on screen and in broadcasting. We're extremely proud to announce our brand new initiative The Clinic, which very much embodies this ethos and which we hope will be a source of inspiration and a valuable opportunity for independent production companies and film-makers." </p> <p>Earlier this month, the Celtic Media Festival announced that over 100 productions from more than 60 production companies and broadcasters have been shortlisted for the prestigious Bronze Torc Awards, which celebrate the finest films, TV and radio productions, and digital media to emerge from the Celtic nations and regions over the past year, and which will be presented at this year's festival. Shortlisted entries include Sport Wales: A Tribute to Gary Speed, BBC Wales Sport's moving tribute to the former player and Wales manager. BBC Northern Ireland's documentary This World: Shame of the Catholic Church is nominated in the Current Affairs category for its investigation into child abuse claims. </p> <p>News International's Director of Communications (and former Communications Director for Boris Johnson) Guto Harri is the first name to be confirmed for the 2013 festival programme. He'll speak about his career in media and shaping media at this year's festival, with further details on the Celtic Media Festival 2013 programme (as well as full details of the commissioners and channel heads representing the broadcasters and funders participating in The Clinic) due to be unveiled later in the month. </p> <p>Delegate registration for Celtic Media Festival 2013 is now open. To register as a delegate and for further information on the history of the festival and the shortlist for the Bronze Torc Awards, please visit: <a href="http://www.celticmediafestival.co.uk/">www.celticmediafestival.co.uk</a></p> 19-Mar-2013 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/828/language/eng/ <p>Following an open tender process, S4C is pleased to announce that Zeffa Ltd from Cardiff have been chosed to supply Media Buying Service to S4C for a period of 3 years, subject to contract.</p> 14-Feb-2013 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/827/language/eng/ <p>Dafydd Rhys and Elin Morris' presentations to the independent sector - January 2013 </p> <p><a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/e_cyflwyniad_rhaglenni_cynhyrchwyr.ppt">Presentation to the Producers</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/e_cyflwyniad_elin_morris.pdf">Elin Morris' presentation to representatives of the production sector</a> </p> <p>Copies of the documents <strong>Reviewing the Tender process</strong> and <strong>S4C's Procurement Policy</strong> can be found here. </p> <p><a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/guidelines/e_adolygur_broses_dendro_ionawr_2013.pdf">Reviewing the Tender process</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/tendrau/downloads/e_datganiad_polisi_caffael_s4c.pdf">Procurement Policy</a></p> 13-Feb-2013 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/826/language/eng/ <p>Over the next few days, Dafydd Rhys, S4C Director of Content, and his team in the Content Department will be meeting with representatives from the independent production sector to inform them about some of the changes to the S4C schedule from April onwards. </p> <p>Presentations will be held in Cardiff, Caernarfon and Carmarthen between 16 and 18 January. </p> <p>Anyone working within the sector is welcome to attend. Please email <a href="mailto:catrin.siriol@s4c.co.uk">catrin.siriol@s4c.co.uk</a> to inform us which session you wish to attend. </p> <p>Cardiff: 16.01.2013 </p> <p>S4C </p> <p>Parc T&#375; Glas </p> <p>Llanishen </p> <p>Cardiff </p> <p>CF14 5DU </p> <p>Caernarfon: 17.01.2013 </p> <p>Studio 2 </p> <p>Galeri Caernarfon </p> <p>Doc Fictoria </p> <p>Caernarfon </p> <p>LL55 1SQ </p> <p>Carmarthen: 18.01.2013 </p> <p>Y Llwyfan </p> <p>Heol y Coleg </p> <p>Carmarthen </p> <p>SA31 3EQ </p> <p>See details about the changes in the letter below and a copy of the press release is available on the S4C Press website. </p> <p>*** </p> <p>Dear co-worker, </p> <p>In April, we will be making changes to the broadcasting schedule with several programmes moving to new time slots. </p> <p>One of the changes is that our main news programme, Newyddion, will move from 7.30pm to 9.00pm on Monday to Friday nights. </p> <p>Rownd a Rownd is to be moved to the centre of the schedule, moving from its current early evening slot at 6.10pm to the later time of 7.30pm. </p> <p>Also Heno will extend to an hour long programme on Monday and Fridays, but will remain in the 7.00pm slot. </p> <p>We are making these changes in response to our audience's wishes and are putting their needs first. </p> <p>Moving Newyddion to a later slot is a chance to re-locate the news and create a comprehensive, up to the minute service which is relevant for that time of night with news from Wales and the world. </p> <p>It also gives us more flexibility when planning the schedule for weekday evenings. I'm confident that moving Rownd a Rownd to a later time will prove popular and will introduce the series to a wider audience. </p> <p>I'm also pleased that we are able to offer Heno a one hour long slot on Monday and Friday nights, allowing more coverage to events in communities across Wales. </p> <p>Further details about the schedule changes are to be finalised and announced before April. </p> <p>Dafydd Rhys </p> <p>S4C Director of Content</p> 15-Jan-2013 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/825/language/eng/ <p>What is the Digital Talent Fund? </p> <p>The aim of Creative Skillset Cymru's <a href="http://www.creativeskillset.org/uk/cymru/digital_economy/article_8996_1.asp">Digital Talent Fund</a> is to offer support to companies to address bespoke training requirements with a particular focus on developing skills associated with creating new products and services that can be exploited across multiple digital platforms and in international markets. For example, a company may need to up-skill members of staff working on a new production or send existing staff on specific training. </p> <p>How much financial support is available? </p> <p>Companies are restricted to apply for an award of £10,000, the company submitting the application must provide cash funds of 25% in support of the overall project/programme cost. In very exceptional circumstances the maximum award may be increased. </p> <p>Are you eligible? </p> <p>Companies must be based in or employing people living in West Wales, the Valleys, or North West Wales. To view full <a href="http://www.creativeskillset.org/uk/cymru/digital_economy/article_8996_1.asp">eligibility guidelines please click here</a>. </p> <p>How to apply </p> <p>The 2013 Digital Talent Fund will be open for expressions of interest from the 2nd to the 11th January 2013. If you are interested in applying to the fund please submit an expression of interest via email to <a href="mailto:esf@creativeskillset.org">esf@creativeskillset.org</a> stating your name, organisation, and a brief description of your training requirements. The deadline for expressions of interest is 11 January 2013. </p> <p>A member of the Skills for the Digital Economy Team will then contact you to discuss your planned application to the Digital Talent Fund in more detail including information on how to download the application form. The closing date for applications to the 2013 Digital Talent Fund will be noon on the 8 February 2013. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. </p> <p>Further information </p> <p>If you require further information on the Digital Talent Fund including details of the application process please visit the Creative Skillset Cymru website at <a href="http://www.creativeskillset.org/uk/cymru/digital_economy/article_8996_1.asp">http://www.creativeskillset.org/uk/cymru/digital_economy/article_8996_1.asp</a> or contact Jane Davies, Project Co-ordinator at Creative Skillset Cymru on 02920 459154 or e-mail <a href="mailto:janed@creativeskillset.org">janed@creativeskillset.org</a> </p> <p>This activity will be carried out as part of Creative Skillset Cymru's £4.5m Skills for the Digital Economy programme, which is backed with £2.7m from the European Social Fund through the Welsh Government, with the rest of the funds provided by Welsh broadcaster S4C, the trade association for independent producers in film and television in Wales, Teledwyr Annibynnol Cymru (TAC) and Creative Skillset Cymru.</p> 12-Dec-2012 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/824/language/eng/ <p>Creative Skillset Cymru is now accepting tenders for 11 training opportunities to be delivered in Wales as part of the <a href="http://www.creativeskillset.org/uk/cymru/digital_economy/">Skills for the Digital Economy</a> programme. </p> <p>You can apply to deliver any of the training tenders below online through: <a href="https://www.sell2wales.co.uk/">Sell2Wales</a>. </p> <p>The tenders released include: </p> <p>• Hair and Make-up (Deadline for applications 12 noon, 16 January 2013) </p> <p>• Film and Video Editing using Avid and FCP (Deadline for applications 12 noon, 16 January 2013) </p> <p>• VFX Supervision (Deadline for applications 12 noon, 16 January 2013) </p> <p>• Digital Workflow and Data Wrangling (Deadline for applications 12 noon, 16 January 2013) </p> <p>• Production Manager (Deadline for applications 12 noon, 16 January 2013) </p> <p>• Location Manager (Deadline for applications 12 noon, 28 January 2013) </p> <p>• Research in Radio and Television (Deadline for applications 12 noon, 28 January 2013) </p> <p>• Legal Standards and Compliance Issues in the Creative Industries (Deadline for applications 12 noon, 28 January 2013) </p> <p>• Business Skills for Creatives (Deadline for applications 12 noon, 28 January 2013) </p> <p>• Develop and Monetise Apps (Deadline for applications 12 noon, 28 January 2013) </p> <p>• Business Development in the Games Industry (Deadline for applications 12 noon, 28 January 2013) </p> <p>If you require further information including details of the application process please contact Jane Davies, Project Co-ordinator at Creative Skillset Cymru on 02920 459154 or e-mail <a href="mailto:janed@creativeskillset.org">janed@creativeskillset.org</a>. </p> <p>This activity is backed with £2.7m from the European Social Fund (ESF) through the Welsh Government, with the rest of the funds provided by Welsh broadcaster S4C, the trade association for independent producers in film and television in Wales, Teledwyr Annibynnol Cymru (TAC) and Creative Skillset Cymru. </p> 04-Dec-2012 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/823/language/eng/ <p>Organisers of Wales' International Young People's Film Festival are now inviting submissions for the 2013 Zoom Young Filmmaker Awards (ZYFA). </p> <p>The Zoom Young Film Maker Awards closes the Festival that takes place from 11 to 15 March 2013 and celebrates films made by young people from across Wales aged between 8 and 25. </p> <p>Films are submitted, shortlisted and selected by the Zoom Youth Film Council and a panel consisting of industry filmmakers and organisations select the winners. </p> <p>The deadline for submissions is 25 January 2013. </p> <p>Below is a copy of the entry form and for more information visit the Zoom Cymru website. <a href="http://www.zoomcymru.com">www.zoomcymru.com</a> </p> <p>If you have any questions regarding submissions, please email <a href="mailto:gemma@zoomcymru.com">gemma@zoomcymru.com</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/e_gwobrau_gwneuthurwr_ffilmiau_ifanc_2013.doc">Entry Form</a></p> 21-Nov-2012 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/822/language/eng/ <p><h4>Welsh version of the nature series The Burrowers</h4> </p> <p>S4C has acquired a 3 x 60 minute nature series called The Burrowers. We invite ideas from production companies who have a wealth of experience of the wildlife/nature genre and of working on co-productions. </p> <p>S4C and the successful production company will have the right to shoot additional material for the Welsh version. We have estimated a maximum of 18 days filming during the filming period of 10 months. You will be expected to provide your own film crew and to work closely with the international production team during the production period. S4C will name the presenter for the Welsh series. The series (including the additional material for the Welsh version) will be filmed in High Definition. </p> <p>We will award the work on a value for money basis and on the basis of editorial content which satisfies our audience requirements. </p> <p>If you are interested in applying for the work, please contact Kathryn Edwards (<a href="mailto:kathryn.edwards@s4c.co.uk">kathryn.edwards@s4c.co.uk</a>) for further information. We aim to appoint the successful company by Friday 23rd November 2012 and you should e-mail you ideas to the Factual Commissioner (<a href="mailto:llion.iwan@s4c.co.uk">llion.iwan@s4c.co.uk</a>) by 16:00 on Wednesday 21st November 2012. </p> <p>We kindly request that you do not contact the producers of the international version for the time being. You are more than welcome to discuss the production and the further information with the Factual Commissioner Llion Iwan. </p> 13-Nov-2012 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/821/language/eng/ <p>BBC Cymru Wales and S4C have reached agreement on a renewed partnership which will safeguard current levels of investment in programmes for S4C for the next four years. </p> <p>The agreement, which guarantees the statutory minimum 520 hours of programming supplied to S4C each year by BBC Cymru Wales, has been signed off by the S4C Authority and the BBC Trust and welcomed by both broadcasters. It maintains the level of BBC Cymru Wales' investment in original Welsh language television programming produced free of charge for S4C. Both organisations are also collaborating on a number of recently announced creative projects. </p> <p>Under the partnership, high quality, popular programmes including Pobol y Cwm, Y Clwb Rygbi, coverage of the Eisteddfod Genedlaethol and news and current affairs coverage, including the daily news service Newyddion, will remain at the heart of S4C's schedule. </p> <p>The renewed strategic partnership is the third of its kind to date and will run until 2016/17. </p> <p>BBC Cymru Wales Director Rhodri Talfan Davies said: </p> <p>"This renewed partnership underlines BBC Cymru Wales' commitment to Welsh language broadcasting. Crucially, we have made sure that - despite a challenging financial climate - our level of investment in popular Welsh language television programming supplied to S4C will be safeguarded for the next four years. Our partnership continues to strengthen as we look forward to even more creative collaboration ahead." </p> <p>S4C Chief Executive Ian Jones said: </p> <p>"S4C is looking forward to continuing to work closely with the BBC on a wide range of programming and services with the renewal of our partnership agreement. We welcome the BBC's commitment to maintaining the programme expenditure for the ten hours per week the corporation provides for us. It will ensure that their top quality programming remains a cornerstone of our service. </p> <p>"The partnership agreement has enabled both broadcasters to share talents and resources to create exciting, innovative programming and we aim to continue with this creative partnership to secure the best possible service for our audiences." </p> <p><a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/S4C-Strategic-Partnership-Document.pdf">View the full strategic partnership agreement</a> </p> <p>Ends </p> <p>Notes to Editors </p> <p>This third strategic partnership agreement will run from 2013/14 through to 2016/17. Previous strategic partnerships were agreed in 2006 and 2010. The Strategic Partnership underpins the financial value and accountability arrangements of the programmes supplied by BBC Cymru Wales to S4C. </p> <p>The long-standing partnership is entirely separate from the Operating Agreement between the broadcasters. The Operating Agreement sets out the financial and accountability arrangements for the Licence Fee funding provided by the BBC Trust to S4C from April 2013 onwards. The new funding arrangement formed part of the latest Licence Fee settlement introduced by the UK Government's Spending Review in October 2010. Under the terms of the Operating Agreement, S4C will directly receive &pound;76.4 million per annum in 2013/2014 from the BBC Trust. This separate agreement runs until 2016/2017. </p> <p>The creative collaboration between S4C and BBC Cymru Wales includes recently announced projects such as new comedy Portars with BBC Radio Cymru and an innovative digital cross-media project for Pobol y Cwm. </p> 08-Nov-2012 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/820/language/eng/ <p>Thirty years ago today, S4C started broadcasting for the first time. With our unique work ever since that historical day, S4C has made a priceless contribution to television, Welsh Culture, the economy and the future of the Welsh language. </p> <p>Those who have contributed towards the success of S4C are too numerous to be listed - producers, presenters and campaigners, as well as our hugely committed staff and of course our audience. </p> <p>Congratulations and thank you all. Lets move forward together to the next thirty years.</p> 01-Nov-2012 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/819/language/eng/ <p>Following the recent public scrutiny of child protection within the media industry, S4C wishes to ensure anew that there is full awareness within the sector of the Channel's policies and procedures in regard to safeguarding children. </p> <p>The Channel is committed to ensuring that the rights and welfare of children who contribute to S4C programmes are protected at all times, that children feel free to share any concerns they have and that their concerns are taken seriously and reported to the appropriate authorities. </p> <p>S4C would like therefore to draw the attention of production companies to S4C's Policy for the Protection of Children and Other Vulnerable People which can be found on S4C's Production site. Companies are requested to remind their relevant staff and workers of the contents of the Policy and to ensure that their working practices comply with the requirements of the Policy, as well as the laws and government guidelines relating to children. </p> <p>The Policy is being updated following recent changes in the legislation and S4C's structure. However, in the meantime, companies are required to continue to comply with the existing policy. </p> <p>If you have any comments or questions regarding this matter, you are welcome to contact S4C's Legal Department (contact: <a href="mailto:sarah.jenkins@s4c.co.uk">sarah.jenkins@s4c.co.uk</a>). </p> <p>This is the link to the policy: </p> <p><a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/guidelines/s4c_children_policy_301009.pdf">http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/guidelines/s4c_children_policy_301009.pdf</a></p> 30-Oct-2012 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/818/language/eng/ <p>We would like to draw your attention to a series of regional events being organised by the Welsh Government for the Creative Industries during November. In these events, being held in six different locations throughout Wales, The Welsh Government will outline what support is available for the industries. All the details are in the attachment. </p> <p><a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/e_creative_industries_regional_events.doc">Creative Industries Regional Events</a></p> 24-Oct-2012 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/817/language/eng/ <p>Following the recent advertisement looking for an individual to assist with the work of assessing and developing additional commercial activities, S4C Masnachol has announced today that Wyn Innes will take on the role of Commercial Project Manager. </p> <p>Elin Morris, S4C's Director of Commercial and Corporate Policy said, </p> <p>"Developing new commercial initiatives is very important to S4C, and we're delighted to welcome Wyn to the post to develop our ongoing initiatives and of course to identify new ones. </p> <p>"Wyn will work closely with production companies in order to identify opportunities for working together on commercial projects." </p> <p>Wyn Innes will be contracted on a part-time basis for a fixed period to work on developing commercial projects and to form commercial partnerships with others on the Channel's behalf.</p> 19-Oct-2012 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/816/language/eng/ <p>The Digital Talent Fund - Supporting your bespoke training requirements </p> <p>What is the Digital Talent Fund? </p> <p>The aim of Creative Skillset Cymru's Digital Talent Fund is to offer support to companies to address bespoke training requirements with a particular focus on developing skills associated with creating new products and services that can be exploited across multiple digital platforms and in international markets. For example, a company may need to rapidly access specific skills ,appoint an expert in the field for the short term duration of a project, up-skill members of staff working on a new production or send existing staff on specific training. </p> <p>How much financial support is available? </p> <p>Companies are restricted to apply for an award of £10,000, the company submitting the application must provide cash funds of 25% in support of the overall project/programme cost. In very exceptional circumstances the maximum award may be increased. </p> <p>Are you eligible? </p> <p>Companies must be based in or employing people living in West Wales, the Valleys, or North West Wales. To view <a href="http://www.creativeskillset.org/uk/cymru/digital_economy/article_8952_1.asp">full eligibility guidelines please click here</a>. </p> <p>How to apply </p> <p>Eligible companies are required to complete and submit an application form along with supporting documentary evidence to demonstrate their eligibility via email to Creative Skillset Cymru's Project Administrator at <a href="mailto:nerysr@creativeskillset.org">nerysr@creativeskillset.org</a> by 12.00 noon on Monday 12 November 2012 applications received after this time/date will NOT be accepted. For a copy of the <a href="http://www.creativeskillset.org/uk/cymru/digital_economy/article_8952_1.asp">application form please click here</a>. </p> <p>Further information </p> <p>If you require further information on the Digital Talent Fund including details of the application process please visit the Creative Skillset Cymru website at <a href="http://www.creativeskillset.org/uk/cymru/digital_economy/">http://www.creativeskillset.org/uk/cymru/digital_economy/</a> or contact Jane Davies, Project Co-ordinator at Creative Skillset Cymru on 02920 459154 or e-mail <a href="mailto:janed@creativeskillset.org">janed@creativeskillset.org</a> </p> <p>This activity will be carried out as part of Creative Skillset Cymru's £4.25m Skills for the Digital Economy programme, which is backed with £2.55m from the European Social Fund through the Welsh Government, with the rest of the funds provided by Welsh broadcaster S4C, the trade association for independent producers in film and television in Wales, Teledwyr Annibynnol Cymru (TAC) and Creative Skillset Cymru. </p> 18-Oct-2012