Behind the Mask..

We'll be filling you in bit by bit on what we do here at BAFTA Cymru but if you are good enough to follow us- it's only fair that we share a bit of information about who we are too!..



LISA NESBITT- BAFTA Cymru Director

Lisa began her career in Wales over ten years ago – originally moving from the North East of England to study Animation & Film making at the University of Glamorgan.

As a freelancer for many years Lisa has a wealth of experience working with a number of major companies and organisations providing comprehensive events management for film and television festivals, conferences, screenings, launches and networking sessions to name a few.

Now based in Cardiff, Lisa is in her fourth-year as Director of BAFTA Cymru heading up all the Academies activities in Wales – including the prestigious annual Film, Television & Interactive Media Awards Ceremony.

FAYE HANNAH - BAFTA Cymru Events & Awards Co-Ordinator




Faye, originally from Liverpool has lived in Wales for 10 years and has a BA Hons in Broadcast Media and Popular Culture from the University of Wales In Cardiff. She has written for The BIG Issue Wales, South Wales Echo and Retro magazine, as well as conducting interviews with Ioan Grufudd, Ruth Jones and Rob Brydon for official BAFTA programme and BAFTA’s Academy publication.

Her freelance work includes Events Co-ordinator for Soundtrack International Film and Music Festival as well as for the BSC HD Events and has worked as a production assistant for Tiger Aspect Productions.

As Events & Awards Co-Ordinator, Faye is responsible for programming and delivering screenings, events and masterclass workshops across Wales.
You may also recognise her from the ‘blink and you miss it’ supporting artist work on Torchwood and Gavin & Stacey Series 1!