Calon Films is a Welsh centric independent film & TV production company. Born out of the vision from 5 proud Welsh creatives, on the back of a community arts initiative entitled The Iniquity (Camwedd) Project.
Like Dic Penderyn himself, we believe in the power of good people coming together to achieve extraordinary things.
Crowdfunding gives everyone the opportunity to become part of this story.
It allows the people from Wales and around the world to help ensure that this important chapter of our history is finally brought to the screen.
Most importantly, it allows this film to remain rooted in the community that inspired it.
This is not simply a film being made for the people.
This is a film being made with the people.
We are seeking fifty passionate individuals from around the world who share our commitment to bringing the story of Dic Penderyn to a global audience.
The raison d’etre of Our Company is to tell Welsh stories through the medium of film & Television. Work is already well underway on our debut feature ‘INIQUITY’ – The True Story of Wales’ First Working Class Martyr, Dic Penderyn and the Merthyr Uprising of 1831. The production will be a joint venture between Calon Films and the award winning production company Sterling Pictures.
Directed by the Welsh BAFTA-winning director, Chris Crow (The Lighthouse – 2016), the project aims to not only celebrate a pivotal moment in the history of Wales but to create our own history in securing a Royal Prerogative of Mercy in the name of Richard Lewis (Penderyn). The production team has secured private equity investment from 2 Executive Producers in Brian Jones MBE (Castell Howell Foods), Professor Sir Christopher Evans OBE (EDX Medical). A dialogue for additional funding is also ongoing with the Senedd body Creative Wales and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Be a part of History in the Making!
A deep longing for Wales and everything that is Welsh.
The chance of a new dawn.
The beating Heart of Wales.
A chance for everyone.