Join Ffilm Cymru Wales at Sheffield DocFest 2022

Ffilm Cymru and BFI NETWORK Wales are offering up to five people the opportunity to attend Sheffield DocFest as part of a Ffilm Cymru delegation, from 23rd to 28th June 2022.

Selected delegates will receive full festival passes and a group mentoring session from DocFest on how to take full advantage of the programme. Passes will give access to all festival screenings, talks and round tables. Delegate profiles will be featured on the Sheffield DocFest website.

Hotel accommodation in Sheffield will be provided for six nights and delegates will receive bursaries for travel costs as well as any access requirements (i.e. costs addressing barriers that you may face in attending – for example childcare/care for dependents, disability, loss of income if a freelancer).

Delegates will also benefit from a 1-2-1 session with one of the Ffilm Cymru / BFI Network Wales team to discuss their career development and any specific projects they are working on.

Am I eligible?

You must:

Be born and/or based in Wales, over the age of 18, and not in full-time education
Be available to attend DocFest and able to travel to Sheffield from a UK location (international travel costs will not be covered)
Have had a creative lead role on at least one piece of screen work that was exhibited or broadcast publicly, either in documentary, factual or a related field (e.g. fiction film, visual art, commercials/promos, photography);
Have aspirations to direct or produce a documentary feature film intended for festival/theatrical release;
Not yet have been lead director or producer on a completed feature film of over 60 minutes in length that achieved festival/theatrical release.

We are keen to hear from filmmakers who are under-represented within the industry, reflecting diversity of ethnicity, disability, gender, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. We also take into consideration geographic representation across Wales.

How do I apply?

To apply, complete an application form and email to network@ffilmcymruwales.com by the deadline along with your CV.

Alternatively, if you prefer, you can respond to the questions on the application form via a live video or phone call with our team. This should be arranged in advance of the deadline. The call will be recorded.

Applications can be submitted in either English or Welsh.

For individuals who are D/deaf, hearing impaired, disabled, neurodivergent or visually impaired, further support and adjustments are available. For example, we can cover the costs of making guidelines available in other formats (e.g. large print), a BSL interpreter for a meeting with us, scribing support for dyslexic applicants, or a support worker if needed. Do get in touch with us to discuss your requirements in confidence. We’ll be guided by you.