It is an exciting time to be working in the creative sector in Wales. Great local stories, well told, are transcending geography and language to be enjoyed by global audiences.

From Irish language hit The Quiet Girl to S4C's own Dal Y Mellt on Netflix, the way has been paved for non-English originated content.

The Commercial Content Fund has been created by S4C International to fully realise new commercial opportunities for great S4C content and producers – internationally and on different platforms.

Whatever creative field you are in we'd like to hear from you to see if we can help to take your idea to market.

We will support distinctive Scripted and Unscripted content that has potential to make an impact in the market – reputationally or financially.

We will also invest in commercially-appealing intellectual property - such as books, games, animation, and content-based tech.

With the right support, our sector can grow creatively and commercially carrying on the legacy of S4C hit shows that extends back to hits Super Ted, Sam Tân/Fireman Sam and Un Bore Mercher/Keeping Faith and looks forward with Y Golau/The Light in the Hall, Dal y Mellt, Gwledd/The Feast and Y Sŵn.

• To support creative projects that will generate financial returns
• To support creative projects that will attract co-funding and co-production partners
• To support creative projects that enhance the reach/ impact and recognition of S4C content
• To support projects that embrace innovation, commercial opportunities and screen skills

• Lead Production company must be based in Wales.
• Any S4C-commissioned production with a demonstrable opportunity to generate a commercial return on investment, and where creative ambition is beyond standard licence fees for the genre.
• Any project in development, primarily intended for S4C, that has potential for commercial success, reputational value and to attract collaborative partners.
• Productions can be any genre, however, investment priorities will be aligned to S4C's commissioning priorities and to those genres most likely to deliver the financial and strategic aims of the fund.

Our areas of focus will be: Scripted, Specialist Factual, Documentary, Factual Entertainment Formats, Children's (under 6). Animation where viable.

The Fund has been established by S4C Rhyngwladol Cyf (S4C International), a wholly owned subsidiary of S4C, the Welsh public service broadcaster.

For more info, advice and immediate priorities, contact the Head of the Commercial Content Fund, Claire Urquhart: Claire.Urquhart@s4c.cymru