New Voices from Wales - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
A Hidden Portrait
Documentary series which showcases short films made by talented new filmmakers as part of It's My Shout training scheme.
A Hidden Portrait, directed by Paul Hunt, is the remarkable story of Joe Bevans from Pembrokeshire who was taken away from his family at the age of 15 as he had learning difficulties, and subsequently spent over 50 years in long-term care institutions all over Wales, latterly at Bron y Neuadd hospital in Llanfairfechan.
His story would have been forgotten if it wasn't for a particular nurse who happened to be an artist and decided to paint Joe.
Putting My Foot Down
Documentary series which showcases short films made by talented new filmmakers as part of It's My Shout training scheme.
Putting My Foot Down, directed by Jay Harley, is the story of Jenna Preece - a disabled actor from Pontypridd. She is faced with losing her specially adapted car because of changes in benefit regulations. In a candid and humorous film, Jenna narrates and presents her own story as she explains what she sees as the injustice of her predicament.
Wrestling a Dream
Documentary series which showcases short films made by talented new filmmakers as part of It's My Shout training scheme.
Wrestling a Dream, directed by Luke Walters enters the intriguing world of professional wrestling - one of the fastest growing entertainment spectacles in Wales. Eddie Dennis from Swansea, a well-respected maths teacher and head of junior school, considers giving up his career to try and become a wrestling legend. The film follows his eventful journey.
Mo's World
Final programme in a documentary series which showcases short films made by talented new filmmakers as part of It's My Shout training scheme.
Mo's World is directed and mostly filmed by Martin Read. With remarkable access, the film follows a few days in the life of Mo, who has a mission to help save people who live in a murky world of drugs and alcohol. They feel they have no-one to turn to until Mo enters their lives.
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