Film Agency for Wales
The Film Agency for Wales has a remit to ensure that the economic, cultural and educational aspects of film are effectively represented in Wales, the UK and the world, working as an advocate and offering advice, information and funding.
Current funding strands focus on feature film development and production, particularly focusing on those projects where Welsh talent (especially writers, directors and producers) benefit, though they can shoot anywhere in the World, provided they qualify as British films.
Funding is also available for exhibition (Welsh cinemas and film festivals) and initiatives that promote film literacy.
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Cine-Regio representative - Mrs. Pauline Burt
Pauline joined the newly established Film Agency for Wales as Chief Executive in May 2006 having spent the previous four years in commercial finance at London based Mansfield Associates, as Risk Manager to the Royal Bank of Scotland and Rand Merchant Bank, amongst others.
In addition to overseeing film literacy projects such as the FilmClub after school programme with the support of Michael Sheen as Ambassador, and support across 14 cinema venues and 5 filmfestivals, including Soundtrack – an international celebration of film and music, Pauline has been involved in the financing of over fifty featurefilms from all over the world.
Pauline studied Film and Media at Stirling University before spending a year at the highly regarded University of California Los Angeles on the Producers' Program, during which time she worked for international sales agent, August Entertainment and Alan Ladd Jnr's The Ladd Company.
Cine-Regio representative - Mr. Keith Potter
Keith has 10 year’s experience in the film industry and joined the Film Agency in September in 2007 as Head of Talent, before being promoted to Head of Production.
Prior to joining the Film Agency Keith was responsible for developing a slate of projects at Dan Films that included Christopher Smith’s project Triangle and Tom Rob Smith's Put Together, whose first novel has since been optioned by Ridley Scott to direct. He has also worked closely with novelist Jeff Noon on adapting his story Creeping Zero.
Keith has been a member of the advisory board of the UK Screenwriters Festival and enjoys strong relationships with agents, funding bodies, skills organisations and, most importantly, writing and directing talent.
Contact
Film Agency for Wales
Suite 7
33-35 West Bute Street
Cardiff
CF10 5LH
United Kingdom
Tel:+ 44 029 2046 7480
Fax:+ 44 029 2046 7481
enquiries@filmagencywales.com
www.filmagencywales.com