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Siop Un Stop | One Stop Shop

A collaborative partnership of Welsh training providers, further and higher educators, and industry, working together to provide a clear, coherent and transparent way to either enter the screen industries or move ahead or across within. 

Siop Un Stop - One Stop Shop is the BFI Skills Cluster for Wales, led by Sgil Cymru, with the support of the BFI, awarding Lottery Funding.

Mentor

Contact our mentor to book a one-on-one consultation for expert advice and guidance. Please note that this service is currently only available to residents of Wales.

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Zoë Rushton

Talent Executive and Producer

“My passion is finding opportunities for those who may face barriers and supporting them through their early careers. If you’re just starting out in the industry and need some advice, help with navigating the job market or searching for training opportunities, feel free to get in contact. There’s no such thing as a silly question! Or if you’re an established freelancer looking for advice on upskilling, switching paths or industry training, the door is always open.”

Under 18?

This mentoring scheme is intended for adults aged 18 and over.

However, if you are under 18 and interested in exploring the creative sector, there are still many resources available to you. Check out what Screen Alliance Wales offers and what Into Film provides.

You can also find them on TikTok and Instagram (for those aged 13+). Simply search for Screen Alliance Wales or “Get Into Film” to discover more content.

If you would like further information, you can reach out with the help of a parent, guardian, or another adult. Contact Screen Alliance Wales via their contact form at to learn about studio visits, creative workshops, and more. Alternatively, you can email Into Film at [email protected] to find out more about their Youth Advisory Council and other exciting opportunities.

Entry Level Training

Kickstart your film and TV career with our Entry Level Training. Get hands-on experience and learn from industry experts.

Programmes Support Coordinator with ITV Cymru Wales

ITV Cymru Wales

ITV Cymru Wales plays a vital role in Welsh life, providing high quality independent news and current affairs for viewers in Wales. We have a rare opportunity for a Production Support Coordinator to join the ITV Cymru Wales team in Cardiff. This role requires someone who is a fluent Welsh Speaker.

BFI Film Academy Specialist Residential: Production Management

BFI

As part of the BFI Film Academy specialist course programme, applications are now open for our brand-new Production Management Course — an intensive, hands-on opportunity for aspiring film professionals aged 16 to19 from across the UK.

Channel 4 Production Training Scheme

Channel 4

Breaking down barriers, championing the underrepresented, nurturing fresh talent. That's what we're all about on the Channel 4 Production Training Scheme. We offer opportunities across the UK - in Belfast, Glasgow, Cardiff, London, Leeds, Manchester, Wrexham and Bristol.

Our Introduction to Media Composer and Post Production - NORTH WALES

Gorilla Academy | May 17th - 18th

We're bringing our Introduction to Media Composer and Post Production to North Wales!! The course explores how this software is utilised in the TV and film industry, providing you with a solid foundation to enhance your skills and advance your career.

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Pobol Academy

Join Pobol Academy to develop your talents through specialised training programs tailored for the Welsh film and TV industry.

Casualty new entrants training

BBC Studios

Kickstart your career with BBC's Casualty New Entrants Training, designed to provide real-world experience on the set of this iconic TV series.

Placement Opportunities

Unlock your potential with our Placement Opportunities. Connect with top studios for real-world experience and start your career today.

Work Shadowing on ‘Young Sherlock’

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We spoke to 3 trainees (Kirsty Dunlop, Emma Williams and Libby Macklin-Broad) who are all currently in further education who had work shadow placements on ‘Young Sherlock’ recently.

Work Shadowing on 'Prisoner'

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Here is a video by Miriam Hughes about her experience of shadowing on the production ‘Prisoner’ recently with Siop Un Stop – One Stop Shop. There will be more experiences like this available in the year to come to get your first taste of working on set.

Work Shadowing on 'Pobol y Cwm'

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We caught up with Seren Davies who did a week’s work shadowing placement at Pobol y Cwm recently through Siop Un Stop – One Stop Shop and Sgil Cymru in the Production Department. Seren is currently studying for a degree in English and Drama at the University of Warwick.

Upskilling Training

Enhance your skills with our Upskilling Training for the film and TV industry. Master advanced techniques and elevate your career.

Step Up to Production Accountant Training Programme

Production Guild of Great Britain

Taking place in Bristol from Monday 23rd to Friday 27th June, this programme offers participants insight into the role and responsibilities of the Production Accountant through both practical and theoretical learning.

Adding Blender to your CG toolbox for VFX

Gorilla Academy | Media Cymru

This bespoke two week training course will give you a unique insight into using Blender for CG in a VFX studio, from modelling and texturing through to basics of animation.

Series Producer Programme 2025

ScreenSkills UK

Running from June 2025 to January 2026, the Series Producer Programme is designed to support significantly experienced producers and early-stage Series Producers looking to bridge gaps in their experience.

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Step Up to Production Exec / HOP

Media Career Advice

Perfect for current Production Managers or those looking to move to larger scale productions.

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Pobol Academy

Join Pobol Academy to develop your talents through specialised training programs tailored for the Welsh film and TV industry.

Partner Opportunities

Explore collaboration through our Partner Opportunities. Create innovative projects and connect with industry professionals.

SAW | Academii

'Pitch For Perfection'

This month Academii are running their ‘Pitch for Perfection’ workshops, and if you have an idea for either a scripted or unscripted production, these workshops are for you! This workshop begins on Monday May 12th.

S4C

FUTURE CONTENT CREATORS: News & Sport

S4C is committed to helping talented people in Wales develop the essential skills to become a part of our workforce, regardless of their backgrounds. That's why we support a wide range of projects and opportunities at all levels of the career ladder.

Cardiff and Vale College

Level 4 Creative Freelancer

A course for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to start their own creative business or freelancing career. The UAL accredited Level 4 Creative Enterprise course is designed to support your journey into self-employment and creative entrepreneurship.

Cardiff and Vale College

Level 4 Professional Diploma in Film Production

This level 4 one-year qualification is designed to support your professional practice in one or more areas of film and media production such as Scriptwriting, Directing, Producing, Production Design, Cinematography, Sound Design or Editing.

Production Guild

Looking for a Production Accountant to lead a training programme

The Production Guild are looking for a Production Accountant or Financial Controller who identifies as Deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent to lead a training programme in Assistant Production Accounting. The course will be specifically for Deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent trainees.

BRAND SWANSEA

Free Work Placements and Volunteer Training in Swansea

Brand Swansea is offering FREE work placements and volunteer training opportunities in studio production, post-production, podcasting, and video production at our POST-BOCS Creative Studio in Swansea.

Media Career Advice

Understanding Kit for Unscripted Production Teams

This informal two-hour session takes you through the step by step process of what kit may be needed for unscripted tv productions and why.

Media Career Advice

Production Co-ordination for Unscripted TV

This intensive and interactive course gives confidence to Production Secretaries, Production Assistants, Jnr Production Co-ordinators as well as new entrants who want to pursue a role in Production and make the step up to become a Production Co-ordinator.

Media Career Advice

Become a better manager with coaching and mentoring skills

This interactive session addresses the softer skills that will help you become the most effective manager you possibly can be by incorporating coaching and mentoring skills into your management style.

Media Career Advice

Understanding Kit for Unscripted Editorial Teams

This informal two-hour session takes you through the step by step process of what kit may be used on unscripted tv productions and why.

Media Career Advice

Developing great formats for Unscripted TV

In this intensive one-day course you’ll be given practical, usable tools to help you unlock your creativity and methods to evaluate your ideas.

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Vacancies

Discover exciting job opportunities in the dynamic Welsh film and TV industry.

To post a vacancy, click the button below to submit your listing on the Screen Alliance Wales website.

Networking

Expand your network in the film and TV industry with exclusive events and workshops. Connect with peers and industry leaders to advance your career.

Technical Apprenticeships Open Day at WMC

WMC | Monday 9 June | 2pm - 6pm

We’re excited to invite potential applicants to our Open Day for anyone interested in learning more about our backstage Technical Apprenticeships which start in October.

CAVC Creative End-of-Year Festival

Cardiff and Vale College | 3rd-5th of June

The CAVC Creative Student Showcase is an exciting interdisciplinary exhibition festival, showcasing the final work of students who are reaching the end of their creative journey at Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC).

Networking Events

Stay tuned for information on industry networking events, coming soon!

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Events

Discover workshops, seminars, and networking mixers in film and TV. Learn, connect, and grow your career.

News

Stay updated with breaking news and trends in the film and TV industry to stay informed and inspired.

'SIOP UN STOP - ONE STOP SHOP' CELEBRATION

1 May 2025

On Wednesday evening, we celebrated a whole year of the BFI Cluster for Wales, funded by the National Lottery – ‘Siop Un Stop – One Stop Shop’. Thank you so much to our partners and guests...

A YEAR OF 'SIOP UN STOP – ONE STOP SHOP'!

30 April 2025

Today we are marking a year of Siop Un Stop-One Stop Shop, the BFI Cluster for Wales, funded by the National Lottery! Siop Un Stop – One Stop Shop, first and foremost, provides a website and social media platforms for those...

RTS Wales Awards 2025: Nominees

19 March 2025

We are delighted to announce the full list of nominations for the RTS Cymru Wales Awards 2025 in partnership with HP...

Break The Cycle: Improving life behind the scenes

12 February 2025

Break The Cycle is our powerful new film that highlights the stressful reality for many industry workers – and how the Film and TV Charity is working to provide support.

Exceptional Minds toolkit is now LIVE

28 January 2025

The Exceptional Minds toolkit, built with the support of Media Cymru to help foster more neuro-inclusive and equitable creative industries for those of us who think, process information, and see the world in different ways, is now LIVE.

Boom appoints new Director of Operations and Head of Boom Kids

15 January 2025

Boom, one of Wales’s largest multi-genre production groups, has announced new executive appointments alongside two new shows for Channel 5 as it celebrates its 30th year in the industry...

Sgil Cymru's 'Apprentice Pod' Podcast

1 January 2025

An exciting new episode of Sgil Cymru's 'Apprentice Pod' podcast for the new year includes a conversation with our mentor Zoe Rushton and Hannah Williams from the BBC about BBC Apprenticeships and the recruitment process.

A Visit to Pobol y Cwm Academy

13 December 2024

Sue and Zoe (Siop Un Stop – One Stop Shop Mentor) visited our brilliant trainees on set at the Pobol Academy today...

Camera Trainee Taster Day with NFTS!

24 November 2024

NFTS Cymru Wales and Siop Un Stop-One Stop Shop came together to deliver a Camera Trainee Taster Day last week. It was brilliant to meet some people who were new to the industry...

New Podcast Studio in Swansea: Post-Bocs

20 November 2024

Community Podcast & Content Creation Studio Whether you're an established brand or just starting out, our community studio space is designed to help you create high-quality content that engages and resonates.

Open for business

‘SIOP UN STOP – ONE STOP SHOP’ open for business!

30 October 2024

Sgil Cymru (in close partnership with Creative Wales and Screen Alliance Wales) are pleased to officially launch their brand new online resource...

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The Launch of ‘Siop Un Stop – One Stop Shop’ Has Begun!

26 October 2024

The launching of ‘Siop Un Stop-One Stop Shop’ has begun! Lowri, who is one of the project managers and Zoe our ‘Siop Un Stop-One Stop Shop’ Mentor have been in North Wales this week to visit TAPE in Colwyn Bay...

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The Welsh New Wave

1 October 2024

The Welsh New Wave is a Welsh-language short film competition and talent development programme aimed at discovering and nurturing emerging filmmakers across Wales...

RTS Student Television Awards 2025

10 October 2024

Entries are now open for the 2025 RTS Student Television Awards. The RTS Student Television Awards encourage, nurture, support and reward talent, potential and enthusiasm of students in colleges and universities for the creation of film and video content...

SAW Secures Grant to Nurture Talent & Diversity in Wales

17 October 2024

Screen Alliance Wales (SAW) is thrilled to announce its successful application as part of the second round of the Welsh Government’s Creative Skills Fund, administered via Creative Wales, a vital initiative...

CULT

Investigating Mental Health in Post-Production

23 September 2024

Bectu, CULT Cymru, the Cardiff Editors Network and the British Film Commission are excited to announce the launch of a pioneering research project aimed at understanding the mental health challenges faced by professionals...

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Sinemaes 2025

7 October 2024

In 2025, we will be once again running the TV & Film area (the Sinemaes) of the National Eisteddfod in Wrexham, so we are looking for content to present...

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Siop Un Stop - One Stop Shop's Mentor!

20 September 2024

Siop Un Stop - One Stop Shop have appointed Zoë Rushton as their new mentor. Zoë will provide one-on-one consultations for expert advice and guidance to those just beginning their careers in the screen industries...

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Partners

Meet our valued collaborators in the film and TV industry. Together, we drive innovation and excellence in entertainment.

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At One Stop Shop, connect with organisations in Wales for skills, training, networking, and event updates. Foster growth and collaboration in our community.

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