External News Archive
2006 October - December
Arts Review Report
Dec 19, 2006
A Dual Key Approach to the Strategic Development of the Arts in Wales. Full story (1.86 MB pdf)
Arts Review Report
Dec 19, 2006
On November 29, 2006, the chair of the Arts Review, Elan Closs Stephens, delivered the findings and recommendations of the Arts Review Panel to Alun Pugh, the Minister for Culture, Welsh Language and Sport. Full story
Break Out
Dec 14, 2006
A unique opportunity for black and minority ethnic film makers has just been launched. Full story
Pact and TAC agree merger
Dec 8, 2006
TAC (Teledwyr Annibynnol Cymru/Welsh Independent Producers) and Pact, the trade bodies representing the interests of the independent television sector in Wales and UK respectively, have announced the approval of joint heads of agreement to move towards a formal merger, following the Pact Council meeting and AGM yesterday, 6th December. Full story
Film in the digital age
Nov 24, 2006
UK Film Council consultation on policy and funding priorities, April 2007 – March 2010. Full story
Revised cultural test for British film
Nov 22, 2006
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced a revised Cultural Test for British Film. This follows the state aid approval by the European Commission on 22 November 2006. All Schedule 1 films claiming the new film tax relief will be required to pass this test. Full story
UK Film Council consults on future funding and policy priorities
Nov 20, 2006
The UK Film Council is seeking views on its policy and funding priorities over the next three years in a consultation document published today – Film in the Digital Age. Full story
Disability Arts Cymru – 12 Directors
Nov 1, 2006
4 Real is a new Channel 4 series which gives deaf and disabled directors an opportunity to get their first major broadcast credit. Full story
Ffresh films at Aber
Oct 31, 2006
The Ffresh Student Moving Image Festival, held annually in Aberystwyth, has received the full commitment of the newly established Film Agency for Wales, which has adopted the event, backing it with a substantial grant and a determination to build upon its successes and enhance it for 2007. The Film Agency's £45,000 funding package for the festival, which takes place from Feb 15 – 16 2007, at Aberystwyth Arts Centre, makes the Film Agency the festival's largest single contributor. Full story
New Manager of Cyfle
Oct 19, 2006
It has been announced that Iona Williams will be the new Manager of Cyfle for a period of six months. Full story
Inside Pictures
Oct 9, 2006
Inside Pictures, the highly respected film business training programme, will be accepting applications from 9 October 2006. From this year, it will be one of the film industry programmes presented by the Film Business Academy at Cass Business School, and will be enhanced by the addition of business skills training such as leadership skills, business planning and entrepreneurship. Full story
