It’s My Shout, BBC Wales, and S4C are pleased to announce that submissions are now being invited for the 2025/26 Documentary Scheme!
ARE YOU FROM WALES AND HAVE A STORY YOU WANT TO TELL?
It’s My Shout, BBC Cymru Wales and S4C are looking for unique stories from your area which will be produced into short television documentaries, broadcasted on BBC Wales or S4C. This opportunity is open to anyone, and everyone who believes they have a voice that should be heard.
Age and experience isn’t a barrier, we are looking for voices that are often unheard in the mainstream media.
Could it be yours?
WHAT KIND OF STORIES?
We are looking for any kind of story that relates to the rich and diverse culture in Wales. This could be a profile of a person with a story to tell. A story related to the arts & music. A story that’s local to you, and your community. We want New Voices from Wales. Your Voice.Your Story. Your Way.
HOW WILL MY STORY BE TOLD?
Each successful applicant will be provided with an industry experienced mentor who will guide you through the process of making a documentary based on your story. This could mean you work on the documentary as the Director or you may be paired with a Director that we feel is the right fit for your story. You will also be provided with a professional Producer, Production Team, DOP, Sound Recordist, and Editor to create the final piece. The shoot will be across two full days.
This opportunity is unpaid – but the costs of the film are paid for by It’s My Shout Productions CIC LTD.
If successful, your documentary will be broadcast on BBC2 Wales or S4C, and will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer / S4C Clic for a whole year!
WHAT WILL I GAIN?
- You will gain vital knowledge and experience within factual entertainment!
- You will gain a BBC/ S4C broadcast credit
- Your film will be shown on BBC Wales / S4C and BBC iPlayer /S4C Clic / HANSH
HOW TO APPLY?
Please send all applications to itsmyshoutsubmissions@gmail.com
We would like you to prepare a Word / PDF document which outlines the story you want to tell, and explain why you believe it’s a story worth telling.
This document can include visual references, photographs and any relevant information you would like to include.
(Maximum file size for the document is 20MB)
You will also need to answer some equal opportunity questions as a standard procedure of the application process. The legal basis for It’s My Shout CIC processing your information under data protection law for art engagement activity registration purposes is to carry out a task in the public interest, to fulfil contractual obligations as part of any funding we receive to deliver the service, and to satisfy legal obligations. We also share our information with partners in local authorities relevant to your area.
The deadline for applications is October 2025. (Final deadline date TBC)