20 March 2026

In a year with a record number of applications, S4C programmes have received a total of 17 nominations at the 2026 Celtic Media Festival.

The Festival is held annually to celebrate and promote Celtic cultures and languages ​​through television, film, radio and digital media.

Among the content and individuals nominated in 2026, are Sgwrs Dan y Loer: Noel Thomas (Tinopolis) in the Factual Entertainment category, Amour & Mynydd (Darlun) in the entertainment category, Gwlad Bardd (Boom Cymru) in the Feature Documentary category, and the Llewod v Ariannin (Iris Productions) in the Live Events category. Chris Roberts (Cwmni Da) and Mari Grug (Tinopolis) have both received nominations in the Presenters category, while the documentary series Gisda (Tŷ'r Ddraig) has been nominated in the Spirit of the Festival category.

Llion Iwan, Chief Content Officer at S4C said: "To receive so many nominations in several categories testifies to the wealth of talent in the sector here in Wales, and to the variety of content we provide annually to our viewers. The Festival’s nominations are of a consistently high standard, with the best of the creative industries throughout the Celtic countries competing against each other. Congratulations to all the companies that have reached the shortlist and good luck in Belfast.”

2026 Celtic Media Festival: Full List of S4C Nominations

Animation: Egin Bach (Bumpy Box/S4C)

Entertainment (Screen): Amour & Mynydd (Darlun/S4C)

Short: Teth (Beastly Media/S4C)

Factual Entertainment: Sgwrs Dan y Lloer: Noel Thomas (Tinopolis/S4C)

Comedy (Screen): Gwagle (Boom Cymru/S4C)

Live event: Llewod v Ariannin (Iris Productions/S4C)

Children’s Programme: Caban Banana Gareth yr Orangutan (Cwmni Da/S4C) & 
Y Coridor (Boom Cymru/S4C)

Short Form: Beth yw Pwynt yr Eisteddfod? (Cwmni Da/S4C) & Yr Awdl (Twm Twm/S4C)

Arts: Ffa Coffi Pawb (Ie Ie Productions/S4C)

Feature Documentary: Gwlad Bardd (Boom Cymru/S4C)

Single Documentary: Mari Grug: Un Dydd ar y Tro (Tinopolis/S4C)

Drama Series: Ar y Ffin (Severn Screen/S4C)

Presenters: Chris Roberts (Cwmni Da/S4C) & Mari Grug (Tinopolis/S4C)

Spirit of the Festival: Gisda (Tŷ’r Ddraig/S4C)

The Celtic Media Festival 2026 takes place at the MAC in Belfast, from the 2-4 June.