Production companies T\u0177\u2019r Ddraig, Captain Jac and Boom Cymru have secured commissions to deliver factual content for S4C.<\/p>\n
“We\u2019re delighted to award these tenders to T\u0177’r Ddraig, Captain Jac and Boom Cymru; all strong and creative voices within the production sector,\u201d said Llion Iwan, chief content officer at S4C. \u201cThe commissions reflect our commitment to creating first-class factual content that is not only relevant but will also entertain our diverse audiences across Wales and beyond. These companies bring experience as well as new and bold ideas, and we can\u2019t wait to see their ideas come to life on S4C.”<\/p>\n
The companies will work on a mix of series, single docs, short-form content for YouTube and content for social media. The new content will include original formats, true-crime documentaries and an American travel series.<\/p>\n
Boom Cymru will create a cultural long-form documentary about the history of Welsh hip hop music by looking at the life and work of one of the pioneers of the UK\u2019s beatboxing scene, Mr Phormula\u2014Ed Holden. Gruffydd Davies will be directing the documentary.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re excited to be producing a feature documentary that tells the story of hip hop music in Wales over the last four decades, curated by the amazing Mr Phormula\u2014Ed Holden,\u201d said Beca Evans at Boom Cymru. \u201cHe\u2019s an artist that has truly set the scene within the genre in Wales whilst also gaining international recognition as a leading beatboxer, rapper, and music producer. The director of the film is Gruffydd Davies, who is passionate about Welsh music and creating artistic films.”<\/p>\n
\u201cCreating powerful documentaries and compelling factual content sits at the heart of everything we do, and we’re excited to continue doing what we love\u2014while championing our talented freelance colleagues and opening doors for the next generation of creative talent in West Wales,\u201d said Catrin Rowlands and Trystan Dafydd Rowlands from Captain Jac. \u201cWe\u2019re also looking forward to the opportunity to collaborate with the brilliant team at T\u0177’r Ddraig.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are honored to be awarded the factual tender by S4C\u2014it\u2019s a transformative moment and opportunity for T\u0177\u2019r Ddraig and our partners, Captain Jac,\u201d said Ben Smith from T\u0177\u2019r Ddraig. \u201cAs well as being an exciting chance to make new, agenda-setting formats and documentaries, we\u2019re also looking forward to working with and developing new production talent from across our respective regions.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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