Introducing our new Commissioning Executive in Wales
Celi Fowler
Commissioning Executive, ±«Óãtv Drama & ±«Óãtv Writersroom
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Celi Fowler has recently joined the team to work across ±«Óãtv Drama Commissioning and ±«Óãtv Writersroom in Wales, based out of the ±«Óãtv'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 ±«Óãtv 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 ±«Óãtv 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 ±«Óãtv, 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 ±«Óãtv and elsewhere). We are currently shooting , written by Daf James who previously took part in our ±«Óãtv 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 ±«Óãtv 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 ±«Óãtv Writersroom and our team across the UK