Will the Minister confirm what support is available for freelance animators?
The animation sector is a strategic growth area for Creative Wales. Business Wales offers general advice and guidance to all businesses in the sector including marketing, business planning and sales advice. Freelancers in the animation sector can also apply for the freelancer development fund provided by media.cymru. This provides up to £1,500 per person to cover loss of earning during eligible training undertaken by the applicant, as well as further funds towards the training itself provided through the Welsh Government’s Flexible Skills Programme. In addition, freelancers in animation are currently able to apply for up to £10,000 to Research and Develop ideas for new products and services and experiences via the media.cymru seed fund, supported by Creative Wales.