Bafta Wales

Meet the Team

Cymraeg

09 April 13

Find out more about BAFTA's small but dedicated team based in Cardiff.

Allison Dowzell - Director

Allison DowzellAs the new Interim Director of BAFTA in Wales, Allison brings with her over twenty five years’ experience within the Film & TV industry.

Allison began her working life with the BBC’s London based Outside Broadcast moving then into facilities with the Samuelson group. Allison then headed up the Wales Screen Commission, in 2006 Allison joined the Welsh Government to work in the then newly established Creative Industries team; where her initial role in the team was to look after Film and Television sectors and to work towards a sustainable Film Industry in Wales. Subsequently she headed up the team as Senior Development Manager for Film & Broadcast within the Creative Industries Sector.

Allison has been as avid supporter of BAFTA in Wales for over the last ten years as committee member, treasurer and more recently Vice Chair.

Allison Dowzell
Tel +44 (0) 2920 223898
Email allisond@bafta.org

Claire Heat - Acting Events/Awards Co-ordinator

Wales website staffClaire has 16 years experience working within the creative industries, particularly within the music, television, film and interactive media sectors.

Before joining BAFTA in Wales, Claire travelled the world as a freelance tour manager with a variety of bands. Prior to that, she worked within the creative industries team at the Welsh Government, as a project manager for Welsh Music Foundation and an events manager for the Coal Exchange, Cardiff.

Claire is currently responsible for programming and delivering screenings and events as well as assisting with the annual British Academy Cymru Awards.

Claire Heat
Tel +44 (0) 2920 223898
Email clairehe@bafta.org

Ceri Lewis - Awards Administrator

Ceri LewisCeri graduated from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David with a degree in ‘The Actor and the Arts’. She holds the position of Awards Administrator and has been working with BAFTA Wales since July 2012.

She has a passion for the arts and music and in her leisure time enjoys playing the piano and flute. She enjoys socialising and attending performances in the theatre.
Working for BAFTA Wales has given Ceri the opportunity to work within the arts and contribute to the industry in Wales.

Ceri Lewis
Tel +44 (0) 2920 223898
Email ceril@bafta.org