Skillset Screen Academy Wales (SSAW) is a centre of excellence in vocational training and education in film, animation and screen-acting. One of six Skillset Screen Academies™ across the UK, and the only Welsh member of the network, SSAW provides industry-endorsed courses and training for a diverse range of students, graduates and professionals.

The SSAW contributes to the cultural, social and economic development of the UK film sector and to the competitiveness of UK film on a global scale by offering a focused set of vocational courses and degrees to a diverse student body. Its programmes provide advanced education structured in acknowledgement of the needs of the UK film industry, with a clear entry path into the sector.

The SSAW is a partnership of two of the foremost film educational institutions in Wales, and it brings together other key centres of excellence in film-related vocational training and education. Studying a SSAW-accredited course with our partner institutions provides access to a support network and wider community, interaction with industry and valuable work experience opportunities. The many benefits include:

• Study bursaries of up to £10,000
• Opportunities to network with industry professionals
• Masterclasses, mentoring, residencies and intensive film labs
• A unique work placement and post-graduation placement service
• Access to the latest technology
• Promotion of student and graduate work to an international market

For further information or to join the mailing list visit at: screenacademywales.org