News for S4C Independent Producers

News for S4C Independent Producers http://www.s4c.co.uk/producers/ news items and the latest information from S4C for programme producers 03-Feb-2012 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 1 daily Cyfle Newsletter /production/rm/news_view/newsid/772/language/eng/ <a href="http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=4072684f550cf8db262b18ea8&id=4f325f05b3&e=b8ca8f343b">Cyfle Newsletter</a> 03-Feb-2012 Scarlets' Big European Clash Live on S4C /production/rm/news_view/newsid/771/language/eng/ The Scarlets' big European match against Brive in the quarter-finals of the Amlin Cup will be broadcast live on S4C on Sunday, April 8 (kick-off, 19:15). On the same weekend of top European rugby, S4C will also show highlights of the Leinster v Cardiff Blues Heineken Cup quarter-finals on Saturday evening, 7 April. Geraint Rowlands, S4C's Interim Director of Commissioning said, "This is great news for rugby fans in Wales and the UK. It will be an opportunity for fans to watch the Scarlets perform, especially as the match is being played away from home in France. We look forward to an exciting weekend of rugby on S4C in early April." Sunset+Vine Cymru, a company under the umbrella of Llanelli-based television company, Tinopolis, will produce the live Amlin Cup game on S4C Sunset+Vine Cymru and Bridgend-based Sports Media Services jointly produce S4C's Heineken Cup highlights coverage, Cwpan Heineken. 26-Jan-2012 S4C appoints Digital Content Coordinator /production/rm/news_view/newsid/770/language/eng/ S4C is pleased to announce that Matthew Glyn Jones has been appointed as S4C's Digital Content Coordinator. Matthew will join the Channel's commissioning team for a period of six months and will play a key role in the development of S4C's digital media. He will work closely with the commissioning editors and production companies in developing digital media as part of the Channel's programming service. 24-Jan-2012 Commissioning Window 2 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/769/language/eng/ Later today we'll be confirming by email to the production companies, the latest position with regard to the ideas presented as part of S4C's commissioning process for the 2012 schedule. The ideas presented for the Calon Cenedl short film slots will be assessed further over the next few weeks with the intention of confirming which ones will proceed to a commission by the middle of February. A number of co-production ideas will also require further discussion and assessment. We accept there will be disappointment among some producers as we have to reject ideas. A number of these are a consequence of the reduction in the Channel's budget. The Commissioning Team wish to thank all companies and producers for their submissions. The standard was extremely high and as a result the 2012 schedule promises to be an exciting one fully realising the aims and principles of our Vision 2012. 18-Jan-2012 Cyfrwng Conference 2012 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/768/language/eng/ International Conference on the relationship between literature and the media in Small Nations 12 - 13 July 2012 Academi Hywel Teifi, Swansea University CALL FOR PAPERS Deadline for proposals: 1 March 2012 Cyfrwng is currently seeking presentations for its annual conference to be held at Academi Hywel Teifi, College of Arts and Humanities, Swansea University, Wales. We are seeking submissions from academics, arts and media practitioners, and policy makers in the following fields of study: Film, Television, Radio, Journalism, New Media and Theatre and Performance. Cyfrwng 2012 aims to discuss the relationship which exists between literature and the media within Small Nations. Here in Wales, and especially in the Welsh language, a close relationship has developed between our literary canon and the dramatic productions which are seen on our screens. We hope through this conference to share experiences and ideas about that relationship, its influence and the reaction to it. For further information click <a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/e_cyfrwng.pdf">here</a> 10-Jan-2012 S4C’s viewing figures showed an increase in 2011 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/767/language/eng/ S4C's viewing figures showed an increase last year, according to figures released by the Channel today. Average weekly reach for S4C in Wales in 2011 showed a rise of 7,000 - up from 467,000 in 2010 to 474,000. Throughout the UK, the Channel's average weekly reach showed an increase of 2,000 over the year - up from 616,000 in 2010 to 618,000 in 2011. There was also a substantial increase in the number of Welsh speakers watching S4C in 2011. The average weekly reach during the year among Welsh speakers in Wales was 223,000 - 26,000 higher than in 2010. In peak, there was also an increase - 1,000 more watching S4C - up from 28,000 to 29,000. Welcoming the figures, Arwel Ellis Owen, S4C's Chief Executive, said, 'These are very encouraging results proving that more and more viewers are pleased with the wide range of programmes available on S4C. Our aim, even in the current difficult economic circumstances, is to ensure what we offer on screen is of a high quality and attracts an increasing number of viewers here in Wales and more widely throughout the UK. Ends 09-Jan-2012 Tender for a framework agreement for dubbing /production/rm/news_view/newsid/766/language/eng/ Following an open tender process, S4C is pleased to announce that the following companies: Antena, Atsain, Cwmni Da, Dinamo, Lefel 2, P.O.P 1, and Sain have been chosen to be a part of the Framework for Dubbing 2012/13. 03-Jan-2012 S4C’s new Chief Executive to start in January /production/rm/news_view/newsid/765/language/eng/ The S4C Authority has confirmed that Ian Jones, the Channel's new Chief Executive, will start in his post on 23 January. For more details please see the press release <a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/e_press_level2.shtml?id=589">http://www.s4c.co.uk/press</a> 16-Dec-2011 Tender for a framework agreement for dubbing /production/rm/news_view/newsid/764/language/eng/ Please note that the correct closing date and time for receiving applications is Monday 19 December 2011 at 12:00 mid-day. 16-Dec-2011 Friday Night Show tender /production/rm/news_view/newsid/763/language/eng/ The tender to produce The Friday Night Show for S4C has been won, in open competition by Tinopolis, subject to contract. The new series will commence in March 2012. 14-Dec-2011 Further Information of Schedule and Process for Commissioning Window 2 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/762/language/eng/ We will notify the production companies by email on December 20th, which submissions are being rejected and which are to be placed on the short list for further consideration. The short listed ideas will then be further assessed against scheduling, budgetary and commercial factors. Any submissions that remain under consideration from Commissioning Window 1 will be assessed as part of this process. If we require any further information, we will contact the production companies during week 2. On January 18th, we will announce via email to the production companies concerned, which ideas will move to commission and which from the short list will be rejected. Any commissions will be subject to contract and agreement of terms. 14-Dec-2011 Welsh Learners' Service for S4C /production/rm/news_view/newsid/761/language/eng/ The tender to produce a Welsh Learners' Service for S4C has been won, in open competition by Fflic, subject to contract. The new service will commence in March 2012. 12-Dec-2011 Over 600 Programme Ideas /production/rm/news_view/newsid/760/language/eng/ S4C has received 600 programme ideas as a result of its second commissioning window. The second commissioning window, which is part of the Channel's Vision 2012, closed yesterday (Wednesday 30 November). The commissioning team now look forward to considering all the ideas submitted. 01-Dec-2011 S4C Authority publishes Turner Report /production/rm/news_view/newsid/759/language/eng/ The S4C Authority has today (Tuesday 29 November) published Richie Turner's Report following his review of the Channel's Efficiency and Innovation. The Authority has also published its response to the report's recommendations. In its submission to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport in August 2010, S4C stated that it would be conducting a root and branch review of all of S4C's activities. The first stage of that review was Sir Jon Shortridge's report on S4C's corporate governance which was published in February 2011. Following Sir Jon's report, the Authority charged S4C's chief executive with conducting a comprehensive review of the remainder of S4C's activities. Numerous work groups and reports have looked at the commissioning process, the programme vision for 2012 and beyond, staffing and restructuring and efficiency and innovation within S4C's operations. The work group tasked with reviewing S4C's internal efficiency and innovation commissioned Richie Turner of the University of Wales Global Academy to prepare a report. The S4C Authority accepts the challenges set by the report and S4C's Management Team and the Authority have already taken steps to implement many of its recommendations. During his survey Richie Turner sought the views and opinions of S4C staff and stakeholders and his report was submitted to the S4C Authority in July 2011. Richie Turner was critical of the internal culture at S4C and of the way it communicated with its stakeholders. He offered a raft of recommendations to improve the management, culture and internal communications of S4C and made suggestions on improving efficiency and on promoting innovation. Many of the efficiency measures suggested by Richie Turner were underway at the time of writing the report and this progress was noted. Huw Jones, Chair of the S4C Authority, said, "The Report is the result of work commissioned by S4C itself in order to help officers conduct a comprehensive review of the organisation's working practices. Bringing in an external person has allowed staff and outside suppliers to speak plainly and many of the messages being conveyed are uncomfortable and challenging ones. "It is important that the Management Team and the Authority hear the messages, interpret them correctly and respond constructively to them. A great deal of work has been done already in this regard, as the Authority's response notes, but there is still more to be done. Although important announcements have been made in recent weeks which lay firm foundations for S4C's future, publishing this report today is a way of reminding ourselves of the importance of ensuring we make the best of the able staff we have and of the enthusiasm and talent of the independent producers and their teams. "The matters raised are ones we will have to re-visit regularly over the coming months and years, especially in view of the budget cuts being implemented, so as to ensure that the processes of commissioning programmes and of providing the service take place in the most effective way possible." Richie Turner said, "I welcome S4C's response and the progress they have made in implementing the changes recommended in my report. S4C should be commended for being open enough to ask for an independent review of their operational efficiency and innovative capabilities. "The broadcaster now has the building blocks to create a more open and creative, ideas-driven organisation that fully reflects all aspects of Welsh culture and society." The full report and S4C's response can be seen on <a href="http://s4c.co.uk/abouts4c/authority/downloads/adrodd_report.pdf">http://s4c.co.uk/abouts4c/authority/downloads/adrodd_report.pdf</a> Ends 29-Nov-2011 Production Support Service for S4C Content Tender /production/rm/news_view/newsid/758/language/eng/ Following an open tender process S4C is pleased to announce that Capital Law has won the contract to provide a Production Support Service for S4C Content, subject to contract. 25-Nov-2011 S4C publishes New Media Forum report /production/rm/news_view/newsid/757/language/eng/ The S4C Authority has published the first Report by its New Media Forum established by the Authority earlier this year. The Report contains a number of recommendations to the Authority and the Channel's officers. The S4C Authority today launched a public consultation on the Report and its recommendations. The closing date for responses is Tuesday 3 January. The Forum was created to give advice and offer ideas to the Channel as it develops its New Media strategy. The Forum hopes their recommendations will form the basis of a new policy in relation to New Media for S4C. Among the recommendations made, the Forum suggests: · Re-defining the Channel's core purpose of providing 'television services' to include 'a spectrum of different media.' · Establishing detailed digital and commercial strategies as part of the work of developing the new service. · Investing in on-line content through the S4C Digital Fund rather than commissioning content. The Authority will respond to the Report and the results of the public consultation in due course. The Forum is made up of nine members who have an interest and expertise in New Media. They are Carl Morris, Iwan Standley, Marc Webber, Rhys Miles Thomas, Llinos Thomas, Rhodri ap Dyfrig, Peter Watkins Hughes and Daniel Glyn. The chairman is Dyfrig Jones, a member of the S4C Authority. Dyfrig Jones said, 'S4C has already stated that the Channel needs to make developments in the field of New Media. The Forum's ideas and recommendations will be vital to S4C as it makes progress in this key area. Huw Jones, Chair of the S4C Authority, said, 'One of the proposals the Forum makes is that the Report itself should be widely circulated and that people who have an interest in the subject be invited to share their views. This will happen through the public consultation so that the strategic choices S4C has to face in this field are fully understood. The full report and public consultation form can be seen on <a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/newmedia/e_index.shtml">http://www.s4c.co.uk/newmedia</a> Ends 24-Nov-2011 NPLD and S4C Conference /production/rm/news_view/newsid/756/language/eng/ The Network to Promote Linguistic Diversity (NPLD) and S4C are holding a joint conference, entitled 'European Cooperation for Regional Language Broadcasting'. The conference will be held in Cardiff on 8-9 December 2011. The conference will focus on current topics effecting broadcasting in regions and countries with regional and minority languages, including New Media, Digitalisation and Cross Border Transmission. For further information click <a href="http://www.npld.eu/NewsEvents/Pages/NPLDS4CBroadcastingConference-registrationnowopen.aspx">here</a> 24-Nov-2011 Invitation to Tender – A Framework agreement for dubbing /production/rm/news_view/newsid/755/language/eng/ Invitation to Tender - A Framework agreement for dubbing Published on: 21 November 2011 Closing date and time for receiving applications: 12.00 mid-day, Monday, 19 December 2011 <a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/e_TENDR_Dybio.pdf">Invitation to Tender: A Framework Agreement Tender for Dubbing</a> <a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/e_fframwaith_dybio.pdf">Framework Agreement for the Provision of Dubbing Services</a> 21-Nov-2011 Jobs /production/rm/news_view/newsid/754/language/eng/ <a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/swyddi/e_commercial_officer.shtml">Commercial Officer for the Commissioning Team</a> The following advertisement is for the temporary post of Digital Content Co-ordinator. The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for this post. <a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/swyddi/e_cydlynydd_cynnwys_digidol.shtml">Digital Content Co-ordinator</a> 21-Nov-2011 Cyfle - A NEW Training Scheme in the Creative Media Industries /production/rm/news_view/newsid/753/language/eng/ A NEW Training Scheme in the Creative Media Industries Give your career the edge in 2012 _______________ CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS - 12 midday, Wednesday 9th November 2011 Digital Dimension is a 7 month accredited training programme in multi-platform production and management for up to 12 participants who either live or work in the convergence regions of West Wales and the Valleys including North West Wales (<a href="http://www.skillset.org/uk/cymru/digital_economy/article_8358_1.asp">click here to see a list/map</a>). On offer -  An intensive programme of workshops spread over 7 months  Online training and remote study  Access to some of the best speakers and tutors from industry  A series of industry briefs - work collaboratively with other participants both on and off line  An experienced industry Mentor, an Individual Training Plan and support from Cyfle staff <a href="http://www.cyfle.co.uk/home/fullPartCoursesDetails/digitaldimension">INFORMATION PACK AND HOW TO APPLY</a> ___________________________________________________ This project has been made possible through Skillset Cymru, backed with £2.7m from the European Social Fund (ESF) through the Welsh Government, with the rest of the funds provided by Welsh broadcaster S4C, the trade association for independent producers in film and television in Wales, Teledwyr Annibynnol Cymru (TAC). <center><img src="http://s4c.co.uk/img/logo_skillset_s4c.jpg" /></center> 03-Nov-2011