From the release:

Animation studio Cloth Cat is delighted to announce that the Cloth Cat Academy Production Traineeship is now underway at our new central-Cardiff location. The programme is supported by the Welsh Government via Creative Wales. The Creative Skills Fund is a key part of their mission to grow a stronger, more inclusive creative workforce in Wales.

Cloth Cat Academy provides professional training for animation and games industry creators in Wales, offering classroom space in a working studio, industry standard software and all the benefits of direct, in-person training. With the esteemed support of the Creative Skills Fund, we provide the knowledge and skills of industry experts and the networking opportunities required to kickstart prosperous animation careers.

We have selected six talented animation trainees to step into the heart of our independent studio here in Cardiff, providing each of them with the chance to gain their very first production credit whilst earning a living wage. Our successful candidates will spend eight weeks on production, gaining invaluable experience working as Moho animators on a short film project in association with S4C.

Our Moho trainees will be assisting the Cloth Cat team in various stages of the production process. They’ll be preparing scenes, assets and shot setups, whilst also being given the opportunity to practice animating under the professional supervision and guidance of industry expert Dani Abram.

Culture Minister, Jack Sargeant, said: “Our Creative Skills Fund is a vital source of support for Wales’ creative industries and has secured several valuable placements for young people to gain experience and knowledge and build a portfolio to take their career forward. Congratulations to the six trainees working on this short film. We look forward to seeing the final edit. Llongyfarchiadau!”

Director Jon Rennie says: “We’re delighted that Creative Wales have been so supportive of Cloth Cat’s first paid traineeship opportunity. Providing purposeful, first-rate, hands-on experience for newcomers to the industry is at the heart of Cloth Cat’s mission. It’s a fantastic way to encourage the next generation of Welsh storytellers.”

The Cloth Cat Academy Production Traineeship will be taking place in-person at our new central-Cardiff studio until 21st November 2025. For further information, please contact comms@clothcat.com.