Welsh-backed screen productions rack up awards and investment in standout year
Welsh-backed screen productions rack up awards and investment in standout year
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Productions supported by Creative Wales have dominated screens and awards ceremonies throughout 2025, capping a landmark year for the Welsh TV and film sector.
The year’s success was highlighted at the Emmy Awards in September, where two Creative Wales-backed productions, Lost Boys and Fairies and Until I Kill You, received international recognition.
Wales has continued to attract major productions, with biographical drama Mr Burton and Netflix feature Havoc choosing the country as filming locations, supporting local crews, studios and supply chains while reinforcing Wales’ reputation as a world-class production destination.
Cardiff-based production company Bad Wolf also maintained its strong run, with Dope Girls and Industry both drawing critical and audience acclaim.
The company has since launched The War Between the Land and the Sea, a new Doctor Who spin-off series.
Further Welsh-backed productions are scheduled to air in 2026, including The Other Bennet Sister, Sky Original crime thriller Under Salt Marsh starring Rafe Spall and Kelly Reilly, and Young Sherlock, directed by Guy Ritchie for Amazon Prime Video.
The Welsh Government previously announced an additional £2.5m investment into the sector, taking total production investment to £33.8m across 70 projects since Creative Wales launched five years ago.
The funding is estimated to have generated £419.7m for the Welsh economy.
Separate research published by Netflix this year reported that its Wales-made productions, including Sex Education, have generated £200m for the UK economy since 2020 and indirectly supported around 500 Welsh businesses.
Minister for Culture, Jack Sargeant, said: “The TV and film industry is a real success story for Wales, and we’re hugely proud of the talent that exists across the sector.
“Whether it’s actors, directors, writers, producers or crew, our screen industries consistently put our nation on the global stage.
“Not only is the industry an important economic driver for Wales, but we are fostering and upskilling the next generation of screen talent by incentivising training and apprenticeship opportunities for our young people.
“I recognise that the industry across the UK is facing uncertainty at the moment with many talented freelancers out of work, which makes our continued investment and support all the more important.”
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