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The trailer for our upcoming short animation has now been released. Animated by the film's director, Matthew Creed, and featuring the voice talents of Robert Daws as the protagonist, Henry Godliman, the trailer hints at the unforgettable experience which he encounters in a seemingly quiet West Country town. Described as 'a Victorian tale of the fantastical and bizarre' and set in an alternative version of the 1890s, the film follows the events which unfold when Henry - a 'c

We have been back in the training room this week to give delegates an insight into the workings of the media and first-hand experience of being interviewed. Mariclare Carey-Jones and Andy Weltch hosted the day-long event for RCN (Royal College of Nursing) Wales at their Cardiff HQ. The day included an introduction to the different types of news media, a look at some good (and not so good) TV interviews, and then being interviewed for press, radio, and TV, followed by helpful

The screenplay for our upcoming debut short animated film has been named in the official selection at a film festival in the USA. The Georgia Shorts Film Festival has chosen the script for A Fish Out of Water among those considered for honours at the festival in Atlanta, Georgia in June. Francesca Louise White, who provides the voice of Lizzie Shepherd, with her copy of the screenplay The festival is a theatrical screening event for independent short films of all genres. It

Our production team has got together for an update on progress on our animated short film, A Fish Out of Water . With the film now in its final stages of post-production, the crew met online yesterday (Wednesday) for a catch-up. Director and head of animation, Matthew Creed is fine-tuning the lighting and shadows, while designer and illustrator Anthony Richards develops the final piece of artwork for an important scene. Composer and sound designer, Charlie Diggle, explained h

We are excited to welcome a new member of the crew working on our upcoming animated short film, A Fish Out of Water . Stephen Thomas joins the team as a specialist computer graphics (CG) animator, bringing his skills to bear on a key scene. Computer graphics animator Stephen Thomas He has been recruited by our director and animator Matthew Creed, as the project approaches the final stages of production. “I remember Matt mentioning this new project he was working on, A Fish O

Our award-winning local website Rhiwbina Info has a new partner. Haven Care Cardiff is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to serving the local community. Since 1992, it has has evolved from a voluntary befriending service to become a Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) registered domiciliary care provider, delivering regulated care and support services. Specialising in supporting adults with various health and well-being needs to live independently at home, its services inclu

We've been sharing more of our expertise today (Tuesday 3 March), with a special online session for university communications and engagement specialists. Our Andy Weltch was invited to offer his insights on news writing, as a bite-size refresher for the team at the University of Leicester. In less than an hour, Andy covered the differences between internal and external audiences; understanding what makes news; and how to write news articles, press releases, and press statemen

Our award-winning local website Rhiwbina Info has a new partner. After 10 years of trading, and after moving to Rhiwbina last year, Podium Therapies joins the site as a premium partner. Podium Therapies offers treatments ranging from relaxation and deep tissue, to the more specific sports massage and injury-solving clinical massage. Sheree Phelps, the former Team GB rifle shooter, who runs Podium Therapies, said: "Becoming a partner in Rhiwbina feels like a natural step fo

Torquay United's women have moved to the top of the league after a 10-1 home win over Saltash at the Devon FA HQ in Newton Abbot yesterday (Sunday 25 January). Playing with the Weltch Media logo on their shorts, Torquay took the lead in the first minute, through Connie Pengelly. She went on to score a second, with the other Torquay goals coming from Tee Kaptein (3), Jas Barker (2), Roxy Thomas, Beth Everson, and an own goal. You can read a full report on the Torquay United si

Today we can unveil the latest artwork for our upcoming animated short film A Fish Out of Water. The new image shows patrons in The Wild Rover - the Victorian harbourside beer house where our protagonist Henry Godliman has come to hear about the recent voyage by a group of seafarers. The superb artwork by designer and illustrator Anthony Richards presents an array of characters giving Henry (voiced by Robert Daws) an unsettling welcome as he nervously enters. Described as 'a

The director behind Weltch Media’s first animated film has unveiled an exciting new venture designed to help brands communicate with clarity and impact. Matthew Creed Matthew Creed, currently leading production on our short film A Fish Out of Water , has announced the launch of Motion Aligned, a strategy-led animation studio focused on turning complex ideas into clear, compelling stories. With 16 years’ experience and a portfolio that includes high-impact work for the likes o

Transport changes, new restaurants, and the sale of a hole on the local golf course were among the stories of the year on our award-winning hyperlocal news site, Rhiwbina Info . The site, which has been named Wales's Information Platform of the Year for the last two years , has crunched the numbers to reveal the news pieces which created most interest in 2025. The leading story came in September, when it revealed that online reports of the imminent closure of a much-loved ind

We logged in again this week to share our content-writing know-how with another group of marketing and comms professionals at the University of Leicester. It was the second of two half-day online workshops the university invited us to run, after the success of similar sessions we’ve delivered at campuses across the UK. Senior consultant Andrew Weltch again joined with experienced writer, and long-time Weltch Media collaborator, Victoria Trott to lead the training. They took p

We're excited to share the first teaser trailer for our debut animated short film A Fish Out of Water, giving a sneak peek into the work so far. Described as 'a Victorian tale of the fantastical and bizarre' and set in an alternative version of the 1890s, the film is animated and directed by Matthew Creed from a screenplay by Andrew Weltch and Robert Lancey, with illustration and design by Anthony Richards. Matthew has now completed a draft for the film, from which he create

Torquay United Women, wearing the Weltch Media logo on their shorts, are through to the semi-finals of the Devon County Cup, after a 6-0 away win over Plympton in yesterday's (Sunday 16 November) quarter-final. Goals came from Mollie Taylor (2), Tee Kaptein (2), Matilda Franchi, and Emily Elliot. The decisive win follows another big score in the previous round, when Ryan Perks's team won 7-0 at Tiverton . So, United move to the final four of the county competition (now known

Our production team is making great progress on our animated film A Fish Out of Water , and today we can reveal more superb artwork. The sign outside The Wild Rover beer house in a small Devon coastal town in the 1890s, has been created by illustrator and designer, Anthony Richards, who researched pub signs of the period, before he set to work. "Specifically I was looking into how I should colour the sign," he said. "I found that a lot of signs in the late 1800s would use vib

Our sponsored Torquay United Women player Danni Wyatt has shared her thoughts on the season so far. Danni Wyatt - "It's been a great start" "It's been a great start," she told us, "especially playing so many games at Plainmoor, and now we've been bolstered this week by signing Mollie Taylor and Tee Kaptein, two experienced players who bring a lot to the squad - they raise an already talented squad to the next level." Mollie, a defender, joins from Exeter City Women, where sh

Our award-winning local website Rhiwbina Info has reported that Lisa Curtis Estate Agents are renewing their partnership after a second successful year of trading. As an independent agent in South Wales, Lisa doesn’t restrict herself to office hours but offers a bespoke service at flexible times that work for you. She says her priority is to deliver the service you deserve, and to make your sale a stress-free journey. Lisa said: “It has been another exciting year as Lisa Cur

Our friends Torquay United Women launch their league campaign this weekend - with the Weltch Media logo on their shorts. The Weltch Media...

The script for our upcoming animated film A Fish Out of Water has been selected for two international screenplay competitions. The...