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Calling All Filmmakers! 📣

Join Us for an Exclusive ‘Film in a Day’ Event with Coleg y Cymoedd

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration between It’s My Shout Productions and Coleg y Cymoedd to host a Film in a Day event, providing an exceptional opportunity for budding filmmakers to dive into the world of film production. This initiative kicks off with a special introduction event at the Rhondda Campus, featuring film screenings and an insightful Q&A session hosted by the talented Caitlin Bryant.

This event is the perfect opportunity for aspiring filmmakers to connect, learn, and get inspired. With hands-on insights from industry experts, you’ll gain practical knowledge and be in a prime position to participate in our upcoming film project in January and February 2024.

Join us and take your first step into the world of filmmaking here

Event Details:

•Date: Early next year (specific date TBC)

•Location: Rhondda Campus, Coleg y Cymoedd

•Features: Film screenings and Q&A with Caitlin Bryant

Be part of something special – get ready to create, learn, and collaborate!

Stay tuned for more details and prepare to join us in making film magic in Wales.

#ItsMyShout #FilmInADay #Filmmakers #Wales


 

Are you unemployed and living in Bridgend County? 🎥

It’s My Shout is offering a FREE filmmaking opportunity this winter! No experience needed—just be over 18, unemployed, and based in Bridgend. Explore roles like Camera Assistant, Actor, and more.

Brought to you by It’s My Shout and @employabilitybridgend . 

Follow the link here to register and select ‘It’s My Shout’ as the Referrer Organisation!

Ydych chi’n ddi-waith ac yn byw yn Sir Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr? 🎥

Mae It’s My Shout yn cynnig cyfle gwneud ffilmiau AM DDIM y gaeaf hwn! Nid oes angen profiad— mae rhaid fod dros 18 oed, yn ddi-waith, ac wedi’ch lleoli ym Mhen-y-bont ar Ogwr. Archwiliwch rolau fel Cynorthwyydd Camera, Actor, a mwy.

Wedi’i gyflwyno i chi gan It’s My Shout an Employability Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr. Dilynwch y ddolen yn y bio i gofrestru a dewiswch ‘It’s My Shout’ fel y Sefydliad Atgyfeirio!


Calling All Storytellers: Share Your Local Story with the World!

It’s My Shout Productions is on the hunt for unforgettable documentary ideas! Do you have a compelling story about your local community that deserves to be heard? This is your chance to bring it to life on BBC, reaching a national and potentially international audience!

Have a Story to Tell?

Whether it’s a hidden piece of history, an inspiring local hero, or an issue close to your heart, we want to hear about it! Submit your documentary idea through our online form 

What We’re Looking For:

  • Unique and compelling stories: Does your idea stand out from the crowd?
  • Local focus: We’re looking for stories that capture the essence of Welsh communities.
  • Strong potential for broadcast: Will your documentary resonate with a wider audience?
  • Passion and creativity: Show us how much you believe in your story!

Your Story on the Big Screen:

If chosen, your documentary idea will be developed and produced to broadcast standard. You’ll have the opportunity to see your vision come to life, potentially reaching millions of viewers across the globe!

Ready to Submit?

Don’t miss your chance! Click the link below to submit your documentary idea by October 1st.

Documentary Idea Submission Form: click here

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity! Share your story, make your mark, and join us in celebrating the power of documentary filmmaking.

Yn Galw Pob Storïwr: Rhannwch Eich Stori Leol â’r Byd!


Mae Cynhyrchiadau It’s My Shout yn chwilio am syniadau dogfennol bythgofiadwy! Oes gennych chi stori gymhellol am eich cymuned leol sy’n haeddu cael ei chlywed? Dyma’ch cyfle i ddod ag ef yn fyw ar y BBC, gan gyrraedd cynulleidfa genedlaethol a rhyngwladol!

Oes gennych chi Stori i’w Dweud?

Boed yn ddarn cudd o hanes, yn arwr lleol ysbrydoledig, neu’n fater sy’n agos at eich calon, rydym am glywed amdano! Cyflwynwch eich syniad dogfennol trwy ein ffurflen ar-lein

Yr hyn yr ydym yn chwilio amdano:

Straeon unigryw a chymhellol: A yw eich syniad yn sefyll allan?
Ffocws lleol: Rydym yn chwilio am straeon sy’n dal hanfod cymunedau Cymreig.
Potensial cryf ar gyfer darlledu: A fydd eich rhaglen ddogfen yn atseinio cynulleidfa ehangach?
Angerdd a chreadigrwydd: Dangoswch i ni faint rydych chi’n ei gredu yn eich stori!

Eich Stori ar y Sgrin Fawr:

Os cewch eich dewis, bydd eich syniad dogfennol yn cael ei ddatblygu a’i gynhyrchu i safon darlledu. Byddwch yn cael y cyfle i weld eich gweledigaeth yn dod yn fyw, o bosibl yn cyrraedd miliynau o wylwyr ar draws y byd!

Barod i Gyflwyno?

Peidiwch â cholli’ch cyfle! Cliciwch ar y ddolen isod i gyflwyno eich syniad dogfennol erbyn Hydref 1af.

Ffurflen Gyflwyno Syniad Dogfen: cliciwch yma

Peidiwch â cholli’r cyfle anhygoel hwn! Rhannwch eich stori, gwnewch eich marc, ac ymunwch â ni i ddathlu pŵer gwneud ffilmiau dogfen.

 

 

 
Upcoming Directors in Wales – WE WANT YOU!
 
It’s My Shout is looking for upcoming film directors in Wales to direct their 2025 series of documentaries with the BBC and S4C.
 
You are welcome to apply solely to be a director, or you can fill in the director application and submit a documentary idea.
 
You need one credit to be eligible to apply to be a Director, and no experience at all to submit an idea.
 
Application Form for Directors: click here 
Deadline: 16th September
 
‘Documentary Idea Form’: click here
Deadline: 13th September
 
Cyfarwyddwyr i ddod yng Nghymru – NI EISIAU TI!
 
Mae It’s My Shout yn edrych am gyfarwyddwyr ffilm i ddod yng Nghymru i gyfarwyddo ei chyfres o ffilmiau dogfen 2025 gyda’r BBC a S4C.
 
Mae croeso i chi wneud cais fe cyfarwyddwr yn unig, neu gallwch lenwi yn y cais a chyflwyno syniad ffilm dogfen.
 
Mae angen un credit i fod yng nghymwys i wneud cais fel cyfarwyddwr, a dim profiad angen i gyflwyno syniad.
 
Fforwm cais am – here
Dyddiad Cau: 16eg o Fedi
 
‘Syniad Ffilm Dogfen’: here
Dyddiad Cau: 13eg o Fedi

Script submissions for the 2025 It’s My Shout Summer Scheme are open!

We will be looking for unique short stories, that have not been told before! 

This is your opportunity to have your idea brought to life, and broadcast on national TV – whether that be BBC or S4C.

What we look for: English Language and Welsh language Scripts

We are very proud that two of our short films each year are made in the Welsh language and we want to progress this each year! If you are a Welsh speaker, we really encourage you to submit a script in the Welsh language.

You can submit both an English language and a Welsh language script if you want to.

Characters. We require a minimum of four speaking characters.

We require that your screenplay includes Supporting Artists (Background Actors). Locations in Wales. At It’s My Shout, we aim to celebrate Welsh people, places and traditions. Your script must be based in Wales.

Length

Your script must be between 8-15 pages long. Scripts longer than this will not be considered.

Please do not submit more than 3 scripts maximum.

Click here to submit an English Language Script.

Click here to submit a Welsh Language Script. 

Deadline: Sunday 30th September at 23:59pm.

Mae It’s My Shout yn agor i gyflwyniadau sgript ar gyfer ein cynllun haf 2025!

Rydym ni’n edrych am storiâu byr unigryw, sy heb ei datgelu o’r blaen!

Dyma eich siawns i ddod a’ch syniad i fyw, a chael ei darlledu dros gyfryngau cenedlaethol – naill BBC neu S4C.

Beth ydym yn chwilio am:

Sgript Iaith Saesneg a Iaith Cymraeg

Rydym ni’n llawn balchder wrth greu ffilmiau byr mewn Cymraeg, rhywbeth hoffwn adeiladu ymhellach! Os wyt yn siarad Cymraeg, rydym ni’n pwysleisio i chi gyflwyno sgript mewn yn yr iaith Cymraeg.

Gallwch gyflwyno hyd yn oed un Saesneg a Chymraeg os ydych chi mwyn.

Cymeriadau

Mae’n benodol bod lleiafrif o bedwar cymeriad sy’n siarad. 

Mae’n benodol bod eich darlun sgrin yn cynnwys Artistiaid Cefnogol (Actorion Cefndir).

Lleoliadau yng Nghymru

Yn It’s My Shout, rydym yn aneli i ddathlu pobl, llefydd a thraddodiadau Cymraeg. Mae rhaid i’ch sgript cymryd lle yng Nghymru.

Hyd

Dyle sgript chi fod rhwng 8 – 15 tudalen hir. Ni fydd sgriptiau hirach yn cael ei dderbyn.

Dim mwy na 3 sgript allwch gyflwyno.

Cliciwch Yma i gyflwyno Sgript Iaith Saesneg

Cliciwch Yma i gyflwyno Sgript Iaith Cymraeg.

Erbyn: Dydd Sul 30 o Fedi am 23:59yp

 

 


North Wales Calling! It’s My Shout Seeks Actors for Summer Films!

Exciting casting opportunity for actors in North Wales!

It’s My Shout is seeking talented individuals for two brand new films shooting this June: “I’m Not Awake and Neither Are You” and “Dysgu Hedfan” (Welsh language).

Here’s what you need to know:

  • Age-specific roles: Please see the character descriptions below to check your eligibility.
  • Filming dates: June 17th – 22nd, 2024.
  • How to apply: Submit your application through this link here

Available Roles:

  • I’m Not Awake and Neither Are You (filming June 17th-19th):

    • ALICE: Laura’s mother (late 30s – early 50s)
    • OWEN: Laura’s dad (late 30s – early 50s)
  • Dysgu Hedfan (Welsh language mandatory, filming June 20th-22nd):

    • MAM (rhiant Erin a Rhys): 30au hwyr – 50au cynnar (Mother of Erin and Rhys, late 30s – early 50s)

Are you ready to be part of the magic? Apply now!

#CastingCall #NorthWales #Filmmaking #ItsMyShout #ActingOpportunity

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It’s My Shout Awards 2024: Calling All Filmmaking Firecrackers!

Warning: This blog post may contain excessive enthusiasm, award show puns (we can’t help ourselves!), and enough Welsh pride to fill a dragon’s hoard. Reader discretion is advised (but seriously, stick around, it’s gonna be epic).

That’s right, folks! The velvet rope is down, the red carpet’s been unfurled (and hopefully not stained with spilled tea…looking at you, last year’s Best Documentary winner!), and the nominations are in for the It’s My Shout Awards 2024!

For the uninitiated: It’s My Shout Awards is basically the Oscars of the Welsh Filmmaking scene, but way cooler (because, well, Wales, duh). It’s a night to celebrate the rising stars, the maverick auteurs, the quirky geniuses who are pushing the boundaries of storytelling and making Wales a filmmaking powerhouse (with a hint of rain and sheep, of course).

So, what can you expect this year? Well, buckle up, buttercup, because we’ve got a night jam-packed with:

  • Awards galore: We’re talking Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor (who spills popcorn on themselves the most convincingly?), and a whole bunch of other categories that’ll make your competitive spirit do a little jig.
  • Special Guests: We can’t reveal all our secrets yet (because, mystery!), but let’s just say you might see some faces you recognize from the silver screen (or maybe just really big tellies).
  • Enough after-party shenanigans to make even Ryan Reynolds blush: Okay, maybe not that much, but there will definitely be drinks, and enough networking opportunities to launch your career into the stratosphere.

But wait, there’s more! We’re also on the hunt for some amazing volunteers to help make the night run smoother than a freshly buttered leek. So, if you’ve got the organizational skills of Marie Kondo on a sugar rush and the charisma of a red carpet host who can charm a Dalek out of its shell (yes, that specific skill is surprisingly useful), then head over to our instagram @itsmyshoutltd and apply!

And of course, the most important part:

We can’t wait to celebrate Welsh filmmaking brilliance with you! In the meantime, keep calm and focus on that Oscar… er, It’s My Shout Award speech.

P.S. Follow us on social media for all the award show updates, behind-the-scenes shenanigans, and maybe even a glimpse of the red carpet fashion (hopefully no wardrobe malfunctions this year…fingers crossed!).

#ItsMyShoutAwards #Wales #Filmmaking #AwardsShowShenanigans

 
 
 
 

Buy Tickets here

Apply to be a Volunteer here

 

Creative Bridgend: A Resounding Success!

The highly anticipated Creative Bridgend event wrapped up this past Thursday, April 18th 2024, left a trail of inspiration and renewed appreciation for the local arts scene in its wake. Held from 12pm till 7pm, the event brought together a large crowd consisting of talented artists, performers, and creative minds from across Bridgend and beyond.

Attendees were treated to a diverse range of activities and experiences, including:

  • Visual arts exhibitions: Local galleries and venues showcased a stunning array of paintings and photography.
  • Live music and performances: From BYT Wales live music to Bridgend College Dance, the event pulsated with the energy of live music and performance art.
  • Workshops and Masterclass sessions: Aspiring artists and enthusiasts had the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques through interactive workshops led by experienced professionals like Karen Paullada,Julian Lewis Jones, Justin Davies, Jason Mohammed and many more 
  • Talks and discussions: Engaging talks and discussions explored various themes related to art, creativity, and the cultural landscape of Bridgend.

Positive Impact:

Creative Bridgend wasn’t just about showcasing artistic talent; it also served as a platform for community engagement and economic stimulation. The event attracted visitors from across the region, boosting local businesses.

Looking Ahead:

The resounding success of Creative Bridgend paves the way for future iterations of the event. Organizers are already looking ahead, brainstorming ways to expand the program and offer an even wider array of experiences for participants.

Call to Action:

If you missed Creative Bridgend this year, don’t worry! Stay tuned to the “It’s My Shout” website and social media channels for updates on the next event. We encourage you to get involved, whether as an attendee, artist, or volunteer. Let’s continue to celebrate and nurture the vibrant creative spirit of Bridgend!

 

 


It’s My Shout Awards Night 2023