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The Creative Industries have been a huge success story in Wales, turning over an impressive £5 billion and accounting for £540 million of overseas exports in 2023. But this success is delicate. It's based on a network of small independent companies and freelancers surviving wave after wave of digital change.

Fuelling the Future highlights the impact of research, development and innovation and tells the story of a Welsh media sector building a fair, green and global future.

We’re now calling for the active involvement of our partners, collaborators and stakeholders. Without decisive action and investment, our creative industries risk being outpaced and overlooked.

Your support isn’t just beneficial, it’s vital in unlocking our collective potential.

Fuelling the Future Through Global Innovation

Innovation Heroes

We’re harnessing the power of research, development and innovation to build a future-ready sector. Explore stories from the people and projects playing a crucial role in driving productivity, growth and innovation in Cardiff Capital Region and beyond.

Richard Pring | Wales Interactive

Meet Richard Pring, Co-founder of Wales Interactive – a Welsh independent video game developer and publisher. Richard shares why research and development is so important to help grow your business and ensure resilience in the long term.

Rhuanedd Richards | BBC

Meet Rhuanedd Richards, Director of Nations at BBC. She shares why innovation is critical for the BBC’s future and her hopes for the sector in the next ten years.

Carys Owens | Whisper Cymru

Meet Carys Owens, Managing Director at Whisper Cymru – an ambitious, vibrant production company. Carys talks about how Whisper makes live production in sport more accessible and sustainable and how they implemented their R&D in the production of the Paris Paralympics in 2024.

David Levy | fivefold studios

Meet David Levy, Managing Director of fivefold studios. He shares his thoughts on the importance of research and development in creating sustainable businesses and his advice for startups in Wales.

Joe Howden | Dark Arts Digital

Meet Joe Howden, Director of Dark Arts. He tells us how embracing research and development and working with Media Cymru has been transformational for his business.

Yeota Imam-Rashid | Boom Cymru & Rondo Media

Meet Yeota Imam-Rashid, Training and Development Officer at Boom Cymru and Rondo Media. Yeota talks about how R&D doesn’t just mean big tech. Innovation can take many forms...

Angela McMillan | Elemental Health

Meet Angela McMillan, a Counseller and founder of Elemental Health. Elemental Health’s projects focus on using immersive technologies, such as augmented reality, to reduce anxiety in young people. Ange talks about her journey of building an augmented reality app for young people.

Rich Moss | Gorilla

Meet Rich Moss, Managing Director at Gorilla - Wales' leading post-production facility house. Rich explains how Gorilla pioneered experimental forms of hybrid working and why Wales needs to shout about its achievements.

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Explore the research

New data from Media Cymru shows investing in R&D creates sustainable growth in the media sector - for every £1 invested in R&D, £6 is added to the economy.

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The Cardiff Capital Region has become the third-largest hub for media production in the UK outside of London. Our data shows an economically valuable, yet fragile industry, requiring strategic support to ensure its long-term sustainability.

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Fuelling the Future Through Global Fair Green
Innovation.

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Innovation Heroes

Richard Pring | Wales Interactive

Rhuanedd Richards | BBC

Carys Owens | Whisper Cymru

David Levy | fivefold studios

Joe Howden | Dark Arts Digital

Yeota Imam-Rashid | Boom Cymru & Rondo Media

Angela McMillan | Elemental Health

Rich Moss | Gorilla

Get involved

Explore the research

New data from Media Cymru shows investing in R&D creates sustainable growth in the media sector - for every £1 invested in R&D, £6 is added to the economy.

The Cardiff Capital Region has become the third-largest hub for media production in the UK outside of London. Our data shows an economically valuable, yet fragile industry, requiring strategic support to ensure its long-term sustainability.

Related Content

New interactive tool launched by Media Cymru to encourage innovation skills.

What is Research and Development (R&D)?

Media Cymru consortium partners – fivefold studios – launch world leading virtual production facility headquartered in Wales

“Having an accessible remote production facility will open up opportunities for disabled people in Wales and beyond…” Interview with Pete Andrews, Head of Sport at Channel 4

BBC Cymru Wales and Media Cymru invest £100,000 into R&D projects for innovative climate content

Developing an Innovation Mindset, with Robin Moore.

Media Cymru consortium unveils first of its kind Virtual Production Fellowships programme in Wales

Welsh media consortium partners join forces to make the media sector more inclusive for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent talent

Fuelling the Future Through Global Fair Green Innovation.

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Innovation Heroes

Richard Pring | Wales Interactive

Rhuanedd Richards | BBC

Carys Owens | Whisper Cymru

David Levy | fivefold studios

Joe Howden | Dark Arts Digital

Yeota Imam-Rashid | Boom Cymru & Rondo Media

Angela McMillan | Elemental Health

Rich Moss | Gorilla

Get involved

Explore the research

New data from Media Cymru shows investing in R&D creates sustainable growth in the media sector - for every £1 invested in R&D, £6 is added to the economy.

The Cardiff Capital Region has become the third-largest hub for media production in the UK outside of London. Our data shows an economically valuable, yet fragile industry, requiring strategic support to ensure its long-term sustainability.

Related Content

New interactive tool launched by Media Cymru to encourage innovation skills.

What is Research and Development (R&D)?

Media Cymru consortium partners – fivefold studios – launch world leading virtual production facility headquartered in Wales

“Having an accessible remote production facility will open up opportunities for disabled people in Wales and beyond…” Interview with Pete Andrews, Head of Sport at Channel 4

BBC Cymru Wales and Media Cymru invest £100,000 into R&D projects for innovative climate content

Developing an Innovation Mindset, with Robin Moore.

Media Cymru consortium unveils first of its kind Virtual Production Fellowships programme in Wales

Welsh media consortium partners join forces to make the media sector more inclusive for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent talent

Fuelling the Future Through Global Fair Green
Innovation.