Wicked Wales Film CIC was set up in 2023 following nearly 30 years of providing free creative activities, including Youth Art and Youth Film festivals as part of the Prestatyn Pop In Youth centre charity.

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We support young people interested in the creative industries, helping to bridge the gap between learning and work. We are a community based organisation led by the needs and dreams of young people and with the help of young volunteers.

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In 2024, after 3 years of searching, we took the bold decision to rent a premises in the west end of Rhyl, to open a new creative centre /film studios to be run and planned by young people. The Studios will be available to film and television companies and national training organisations to use, removing the barriers to working in this part of Wales.

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The Studios are surrounded by some of the most deprived wards in Wales and very talented abled and disabled creative young people. We are here to address the inequality of opportunity which exists to access the many opportunities in a growing and successful industry.

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The Studios are a safe, welcoming space, with industry standard equipment and professional help available to support young creatives. We are responding to their needs to get them to the next step on their journey of work. We will be developing a one stop shop to the creative industries and a new network to connect creative individuals.

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As Rhyl’s last cinema closes in January 2025, Wicked is responding by developing a 60 seater community cinema within the Studios space. The cinema will be programmed following consultations with the local community and will be managed by young volunteers.

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We will continue to offer a number of creative courses, a chance to be part of a film crew for short films to be made and exhibition opportunities for local and national talent.

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In 2025 we will be celebrating 10 years of Wicked Wales International Youth film Festival, screening  award winning short films made by young people from all over the world. Our continued thanks to the Youth Cinema Network YCN now with a membership of over 30 international youth film festivals for their support and for the inspiration their films give to the young people of Wales.

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Diolch yn fawr iawn Thank you very much

 

Andrew  Head of Studios/Director

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Rhiannon Wicked Wales Film Director

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Aspiring to make the Connections and an Equality of opportunity

for all young people in Wales.  ​​​​​