February 04, 2026 - 153 views
Sinema Cymru has announced a new wave of Welsh-language feature film projects set to boost homegrown storytelling — with North Wales firmly in the spotlight.
The scheme, a partnership between S4C, Ffilm Cymru Wales and the Welsh Government through Creative Wales, is designed to fast-track bold and distinctive Welsh-language films, helping them move from early concepts towards full production within the next year. Funding of up to £30,000 is available for individual projects, with smaller awards supporting films at an earlier stage of development.
Among the six successful projects in this second round is Daffodil, a coming-of-age drama set in Caernarfon during the late 1980s and 1990s. Written and directed by Yassa Khan and produced by Triongl, the film follows a young boy growing up in the shadow of his father, a notorious bank robber, as he searches for identity and self-worth. The Caernarfon setting places North Wales communities and culture at the heart of a story expected to resonate far beyond the region.
North Wales is also represented through Awen, set in 1980s Wrexham, where two talented sisters attempt to escape their declining mining town for an international career — raising questions about ambition, belonging and what is left behind.
Other projects selected include Mogi, a psychological drama exploring grief and motherhood, Llyfr Glas Nebo, an adaptation of Manon Steffan Ros’ acclaimed novel about survival and hope in rural Wales, Cwlwm, which blends technology and language in a story of resistance, and Whale Fall, a period coming-of-age tale set on a remote Welsh island in 1938.
Sinema Cymru aims to strengthen Welsh-language cinema on the international stage, supporting independent filmmakers with both funding and tailored development plans.
Minister for Culture Jack Sargeant said the projects reflect the depth of talent across Wales, showcasing powerful stories of identity, resilience and belonging. S4C’s Head of Film and Drama Gwenllian Gravelle added that the scheme demonstrates the growing strength of Welsh-language filmmaking, while Ffilm Cymru Wales said the projects highlight the beauty and specificity of Welsh culture with global appeal.
With films like Daffodil bringing Caernarfon’s streets and stories to the screen, the latest round of Sinema Cymru funding is being seen as an exciting step forward for Welsh-language film — and for North Wales’ place within it.
