Wales Documentary Support Network offers free online and in-person activities designed to identify and engage new documentary enthusiasts, as well as elevating and supporting established independent documentary filmmakers in Wales. This partnership run by Wheesht Films and Screen Alliance Wales and has received support from the Doc Society, Ffilm Cymru and Ymddiried.

If you are a Welsh independent documentary maker looking to connect with your peers, join the WDSN WhatsApp Group.

Screen Alliance Wales also run the Wales Production Directory where you can register your skills.

Online sessions are held quarterly to offer advice for up and coming filmmakers. You can also tune into our Podcast series below to hear first-hand from local creatives discussing their pathway into the industry.

Our Support Network also offers inclusive training workshops for novice filmmakers, as well as free night classes focussed on attracting underserved communities within Wales looking to engage in the world of documentary filmmaking.