Production Traineeship in Association with Creative Wales and S4C
The Cloth Cat Academy Production Traineeship took place here at our studio in central-Cardiff from 29th September – 21st November 2025. The programme was 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 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 spent eight weeks on production, gaining invaluable experience working as Moho animators on a short film project in association with S4C.
Our Moho trainees assisted the Cloth Cat team in various stages of the production process by 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.
“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!”
“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.”
ABOUT CLOTH CAT:
Cloth Cat is a dynamic, independent and award winning animation studio proudly based in Cardiff, UK. Expertly crafting quality animation; with a long track record and a wealth of experience in projects both large and small, across broadcast, film, games and promotional work. Credits include Luo Bao Bei (Emmy Nomination 2019), Shane the Chef, Olobob Top, Cyw, The Rubbish World of Dave Spud, Toot the Tiny Tugboat and the award-winning feature film Ethel & Ernest.
ABOUT THE CREATIVE SKILLS FUND:
The Creative Skills Fund supports creative talent across Wales through targeted training, funding, and partnerships. Our investment in the first round of the fund helped over 27,000 individuals and 300 companies build careers in music, screen, games, animation, and immersive tech. We created the fund to address real skills gaps and open up opportunities across the sector by improving access, supporting Welsh language training, and creating clear career pathways. We’ve worked with partners like BBC Studios, BFI, ScreenSkills, Music Venue Trust, and Esports Wales to make sure training is relevant, inclusive, and impactful.
