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Kickstart Your Creative Career in Wales

Os ydych yn ystyried gyrfa yn y diwydiannau creadigol yng Nghymru, rydych wedi dod i'r lle iawn. O brentisiaethau a hyfforddeiaethau i gyrsiau byr a chyfleoedd rhwydweithio, mae amrywiaeth o lwybrau posibl ichi.

Rydyn ni'n cefnogi llawer o fentrau fel y rhain a all roi cymorth ichi. Ac, mae gennyn ni hefyd bartneriaethau cryf â'r rhai sydd â'r wybodaeth gywir i helpu i greu cyfleoedd i bawb – waeth beth fo'i gefndir.

Ystyriwch y sector sgrin, er enghraifft. Dros y blynyddoedd diwethaf, mae nifer cynyddol o gynyrchiadau cyllid mawr wedi dewis ffilmio yng Nghymru, gan gynnwys His Dark Materials, Sex Education, The Almond and the Sea Horse a Timestalker. Er mwyn helpu i ysgogi twf yn y sector a meithrin talent, rhaid i unrhyw gynhyrchiad sy'n derbyn arian gennyn ni gynnig lleoliadau dan hyfforddiant â thâl yn ystod y cynhyrchiad.

Hefyd, er mwyn helpu i gynyddu prentisiaethau, rhaid cynnig o leiaf un o'r lleoliadau hyn i brentis sydd wedi'i achredu'n swyddogol. Felly, nawr yn fwy nag erioed, mae'n amser cyffrous i fod yn rhan o'r diwydiant teledu a ffilm.

Isod mae rhai o'r prosiectau a'r mentrau a all eich helpu wrth ichi gymryd y cam cyntaf hwnnw ar ysgol eich gyrfa. Gallwch hefyd archwilio rhai enghreifftiau go iawn o bobl sydd eisoes yn gweithio yn y diwydiant yng Nghymru, yn ein herthyglau isod.

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    Games Developer Foundry Wales Games sector

    If you’re looking to kickstart your career in games, the iungo Solutions-led Games Developer Foundry is a great opportunity. The nine-month programme has three entry points to help candidates with no prior experience develop their skills.

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    Beacons Cymru Music sector

    Beacons is a Wales-wide organisation that aims to empower the next generation of creatives who want to work in the music industry. We've worked with them on various music projects. We’ve got an article all about their Honey Sessions here. You can also read an interview with Yasmine, project officer on Resonant.

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    Sgil Cymru Film and TV sector

    If it’s an apprenticeship you’re looking for, then Sgil Cymru is a great place to start. Their 12-month CRIW shared apprenticeship programme is open to those who want to work behind the scenes on a variety of TV and film productions in Wales. We spoke to four apprentices about their experiences on the CRIW apprenticeship programme. Visit their website to find out more about CRIW apprenticeship opportunities in North Wales and South Wales.

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    Screen Alliance Wales Film and TV sector

    Screen Alliance Wales provides trainee placement opportunities and regularly promotes job opportunities to help you get your foot in the door. Visit their website to find out more and keep an eye on their social accounts for regular updates.

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    ScreenSkills Film and TV sector

    From e-learning modules to training, events and funding opportunities, ScreenSkills is a UK-wide skills body for the screen sector. It provides training and careers information for those looking to break into the industry or develop their careers.

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    TRC's rad Cymru Wales programme Film and TV sector

    The rad Cymru traineeship is a paid opportunity within a Welsh television production company. The programme aims to break down barriers to entry for those who are underrepresented in the industry, including those with a disability, from black, Asian or ethnic minority communities, or a disadvantaged background. Their website has more information about the traineeship, including the type of training participants will get. Visit their site to find out if it’s for you and to check when the next round of recruitment is open.

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    National Film and Television School (NFTS) Cymru Wales Film and TV sector

    This hub is a partnership between Creative Wales, BBC Wales and the NFTS. Based at BBC Wales in Cardiff's Central Square, this project delivers a wide range of world-class short-form training courses. Welsh Government-funded bursaries are available for all courses. Head to the website to find out more. Or you can explore our articles to find interviews with past NFTS bursary recipients here.

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    Culture Connect Wales Film and TV sector

    This programme aims to increase diverse talent in the Welsh screen sector. They’re committed to creating and increasing opportunities for diverse communities across Wales. To do this, they promote jobs and opportunities and offer individuals from underrepresented groups advice and support on how to get into the sector. They’re also keen to help those already in the industry find their next role. If you're interested in Culture Connect Wales then explore their site to find the right project for you – they offer a wide range of opportunities, from courses to jobs. You can also read our article on them here

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