By young people, for young people

Thanks to support from the Gwent High Sheriff’s Community Fund, Cymru Creations delivered a powerful film-making project that gave young people the opportunity to explore the causes and consequences of anti-social behaviour. Through hands-on film production, they developed empathy, confidence, and skills for life.

In Blaenau Gwent, Cymru Creations runs two key programmes: a thriving Over 60s Social Club and the Blaenau Gwent Film Academy, which teaches young people how to make films, from scriptwriting to acting to editing.

While the Film Academy already supported around 180 members, the team saw a growing need to directly tackle issues around anti-social behaviour, and to do so in a way that felt relevant to young people. Many participants wouldn’t otherwise access this kind of opportunity through school or traditional services.

With funding from the Gwent High Sheriff’s Community Fund, Cymru Creations launched a project focused on creating short films that tackled anti-social behaviour, written, produced, and performed by young people themselves.

Sessions ran weekly, offering a safe, creative, and inclusive space. Participants explored different perspectives and developed scripts based on real-life scenarios.

This project went beyond filmmaking. It helped young people develop confidence, empathy, and real-world communication skills – while steering them away from behaviours that could harm their futures.

“The young people we’ve worked with now have a better understanding of anti-social behaviour. They’ve gained empathy for the victims and learned how their actions can affect the wider community.”