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Introducing our new Commissioning Executive in Wales

Celi Fowler

Commissioning Executive, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Drama & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Writersroom

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Celi Fowler has recently joined the team to work across Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Drama Commissioning and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Writersroom in Wales, based out of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's offices in Cardiff. Celi introduces herself and explains why she's excited about her new role below.

Let’s start with the important questions first. Which Hogwarts House am I? Hufflepuff. What is my chocolate bar of choice? It’s got to be a KitKat Chunky (but other brands are available). As you can see, neither writing nor comedy is my forte! I am in awe of writers who are able to craft and conjure up imaginative worlds, compelling characters and captivating storylines for all mediums including the screen.

Working with writers, whether it be across the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Writersroom or in Drama Commissioning, is one of the reasons that attracted me to this job. It’s impossible not to sound really cheesy but what I love about working in drama, and in my new role, is being part of the creative process and working on a diverse slate of TV drama ideas with a wide range of exciting talent at all stages of their career.

Here in Wales, we have an incredible wealth of talent and produce award winning drama content. Being Welsh myself, I am particularly excited to have the opportunity to foster and develop Welsh talent, and create a portfolio of bold and distinct dramas which reflect Welsh cultural diversity and ensure that it has a UK and global reach.

My very first job in the industry was working as a researcher for the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ in Cardiff, so it’s wonderful to be back here twenty years later. Over the years, I have worked in both film and television development and production, for companies including , , the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, and most recently as a Development Executive at .

If you want to know what opportunities there are for writers, or in commissioning, please check out our website for details of our development groups and latest opportunities (from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ and elsewhere). We are currently shooting , written by Daf James who previously took part in our Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Writersroom Pilot scheme and was part of our Voices in Wales. This is a great example of how we have been able to help develop a Welsh writer and turn one of their ideas into a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ drama - we want to see lots more of these success stories, so do come forward with your ideas!

Find out more about the work of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Writersroom and our team across the UK

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