IN A YEAR with a record number of applications, S4C programmes have received a total of 17 nominations at the 2026 Celtic Media Festival.
The Festival is held annually to celebrate and promote Celtic cultures and languages through television, film, radio and digital media.
Among the content and individuals nominated in 2026, are:
- Sgwrs Dan y Loer: Noel Thomas (Tinopolis) in the Factual Entertainment category
- Amour & Mynydd (Darlun) in the entertainment category
- Gwlad Bardd (Boom Cymru) in the Feature Documentary category
- The Llewod v Ariannin (Iris Productions) in the Live Events category
- Chris Roberts (Cwmni Da) and Mari Grug (Tinopolis) have both received nominations in the Presenters category
- The documentary series Gisda (Tŷ’r Ddraig) has been nominated in the Spirit of the Festival category
Llion Iwan, Chief Content Officer at S4C said: “To receive so many nominations in several categories testifies to the wealth of talent in the sector here in Wales, and to the variety of content we provide annually to our viewers.
“The Festival’s nominations are of a consistently high standard, with the best of the creative industries throughout the Celtic countries competing against each other.
“Congratulations to all the companies that have reached the shortlist and good luck in Belfast.”
