Since we launched in 2020, we’ve supported a number of creative projects. From big-budget feature films to homegrown TV dramas, and grassroots music venues to new games technology – we’ve invested millions to help our creative sectors grow.
We want to give you a flavour of some of the projects we’ve supported, from helping to scout out the best locations to pulling together the right crew. On this page, we invite you to go behind the scenes and discover how we’ve worked with the likes of Lucasfilm to bring investment to Wales.
We'll keep updating this page as new projects go live, so come back soon to see what else we've been working on.
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Lost Boys & Fairies
BBC drama Lost Boys and Fairies hit our screens in June 2024.
The series tells the tender, glittering story of singer and artiste-extraordinaire Gabriel, his partner Andy and their journey to adoption. Cardiff-born actor Sion Daniel Young (Witness Number 3, Deceit) and star of stage and screen Fra Fee (Cabaret, Les Misérables) appear in lead roles as Gabriel and Andy.
Lost Boys and Fairies is created and written by Welsh writer Daf James, directed by James Kent (The Capture, Testament of Youth), and produced by Duck Soup Films for BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Discover more about the making of the series in the articles below.
Lost Boys & Fairies: the queer love story set in Cardiff
Discover the new BBC One drama filmed and set on the streets of the Welsh capital.
Producing the soundtrack for BBC One’s Lost Boys & Fairies
Discover how the music was chosen for the TV series Lost Boys & Fairies
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“We’ve got these great stage facilities, beautiful landscapes, and this great talent in Wales, which of course – me being Welsh – I was thrilled to see.” Lynwen Brennan, Executive VP Lucasfilm
Why Netflix chose Wales: the story of Sex Education
The groundbreaking teen drama that made Wales its home
His Dark Materials trilogy reaches its exciting conclusion
Discover the Welsh locations and crew behind the finale of His Dark Materials.
How we worked with Lucasfilm to bring Willow to Wales
Discover how we supported Lucasfilm to bring the new series of Willow to life in Wales.
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A rundown of trainee and crew roles involved in the remake of Willow
From boom operator to prop dresser, here are some of the trainee and crew roles on the set of Willow.
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