In celebration of its 10th anniversary in 2025, ‘s production firm ( , ) is launching the Blaidd Writers Program, a “rolling six-month paid development and training initiative to find and nurture the next generation of Welsh drama writers, in association with Screen Alliance Wales.” Participants will be mentored by screenwriters ( ), ( and Marnie Dickens ( ) The scheme, unveiled on Tuesday, will see three writers develop, with Bad Wolf, an original, contemporary Wales-set returning drama. They will also take part in masterclasses with industry professionals, including the co-creators of HBO and BBC’s hit drama , Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, and screenwriter and creator Kayleigh Llewellyn.
Writers will start their placements in January at Bad Wolf’s Cardiff headquarters, Wolf Studios Wales. They will be allocated individual script editors and producers to support them through the development process and will also receive regular guidance and feedback from Tranter and Bad Wolf director of content Dan McCulloch. Each writer will be paid a bursary of £18,000 ($23,410) to develop their script and a treatment, with travel, accommodation, and other expenses covered by Bad Wolf.
“Wales has been the beating heart of Bad Wolf for the past decade. It is pivotal to our future, and the future of the Welsh TV industry, that we continue to nurture future generations of screenwriters,” said Tranter. “With the guidance of our industry mentors, as well Bad Wolf executive produc.