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<\/h2>\nTheme<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\nJoin us to celebrate St David\u2019s Day!\u00a0\u00a0We want to celebrate Wales and Welshness, and you\u2019ll help us to do this with your game or film. This can look at contemporary stories, reflect modern Wales, introduce characters from history, celebrate Welsh music or language, or interpret this in any way you like, but you must reflect or encapsulate an element of the saying \u2018Do the little things \/ Gwnewch y Pethau bychain\u2019.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis event is funded by the Welsh Government\u2019s St David\u2019s Day Fund.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nTeams<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\nYou can work as an individual.\u00a0\u00a0You can also work as a team, and there is no limit to the size of your team.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Your team does not have to be present with you, if they\u2019d like to be \u2018anonymous\u2019 and working with you in the background.\u00a0\u00a0No one will be required to verbally present anything in the event, although the judges may wish to ask you questions after seeing your game\/film.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nScoring scale for each category\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span><\/b>the panel will use this to score the work, and they will have detailed criteria to define \u2018poor\u2019 and \u2018excellent\u2019.\u00a0We\u2019ve\u00a0defined these below for you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n1 = Poor<\/span>
\n2 = Needs work<\/span>
\n3 = Good<\/span>
\n4 = Very good<\/span>
\n5 = Excellen<\/span><\/p>\nFilms
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\n<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\nThe film must be at least 1 minute, and no longer than 5 minutes, in length. <\/span>
\nThe film must\u00a0contain\u00a0the Welsh word\u00a0\u201ccariad\u201d (love), and\u00a0feature a Daffodil.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
\nThe judges will use the following assessments:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Whether Wales or Welshness was captured in an authentic way.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Clean\u00a0and\u00a0understandable\u00a0audio, or subtitles if\u00a0required.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Clear subject focus, intentional framing,\u00a0visual storytelling, and controlled lighting\/colour.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- A story!\u00a0The film must not be a\u00a0trailer but\u00a0will tell a tale.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Emotional\u00a0connection:\u00a0inevitably, people enjoy films that make them feel something and connect with the film on some level.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Some elements are at the judges\u2019 discretion, and they will\u00a0be required\u00a0to justify their winner(s).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nJudges\u2019 use:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n1. Story & Structure \u2014 30%<\/b><\/h3>\n\n- \n
Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \n
Clear beginning, middle, end<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Narrative coherence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Character motivation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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Scoring:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \n
5 (Excellent):<\/b> Complete, emotionally engaging story.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
3:<\/b> Mostly clear but some narrative weakness.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
1 (Poor):<\/b> Confusing or incomplete.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n2. Composition & Cinematography \u2014 20%<\/b><\/h3>\n\n- \n
Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \n
Intentional framing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Camera movement choices<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Visual storytelling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Shot clarity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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Scoring:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \n
5:<\/b> Strong visual language that enhances the story.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
3:<\/b> Competent but basic.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
1:<\/b> Distracting or poorly framed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n3. Editing & Pacing \u2014 15%<\/b><\/h3>\n\n- \n
Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \n
Smooth continuity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Good rhythm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Appropriate shot length<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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Scoring:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \n
5:<\/b> Excellent pacing that supports emotion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
3:<\/b> Generally fine but uneven.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
1:<\/b> Jarring or confusing edits.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n4. Sound & Music \u2014 15%<\/b><\/h3>\n\n- \n
Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \n
Dialogue clarity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Effective music use<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Audio balance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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Scoring:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \n
5:<\/b> Audio strongly enhances the film.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
3:<\/b> Understandable but rough.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
1:<\/b> Hard to hear or distracting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n5. Use of Wales Theme \u2014 10%<\/b><\/h3>\n\n- \n
Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \n
Meaningful inclusion of Welsh elements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Cultural authenticity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Integration into story<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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Scoring:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \n
5:<\/b> Theme is deeply woven into the film.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
3:<\/b> Theme present but surface-level.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
1:<\/b> Theme barely present.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n6. Emotional Impact \u2014 10%<\/b><\/h3>\n\n- \n
Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \n
Did it make the judges feel something?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Memorability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Audience connection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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Scoring:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \n
5:<\/b> Strong emotional response.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
3:<\/b> Some emotional engagement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
1:<\/b> Emotionally flat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nGames<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.gogleddcreadigol.cymru\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Emily-Jam-1-250x313.png\")
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The judges will use the following assessments:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- The game must\u00a0contain\u00a0the Welsh word \u201ccariad\u201d (love), and\u00a0feature a Daffodil.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
\nA\u00a0theme\u00a0that\u00a0is integrated into the gameplay\/story and\u00a0not just bolted on.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n- The\u00a0game is enjoyable moment-to-moment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Difficulty levels are fair.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- The controls are responsive, and the games run. Judges will accept a certain amount of \u2018crashing\u2019,\u00a0but an unplayable game may lose\u00a0points.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- The graphics do not have to be high end, but a considered aesthetic including visual and audio design will earn favour.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Originality.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Judges\u2019 use:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n1. Theme Integration \u2014 20%<\/b><\/h3>\n\n- \n
Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \n
How meaningfully the game uses the Wales theme<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Whether the theme affects gameplay or experience<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Cultural elements feel intentional, not cosmetic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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Scoring:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \n
5 (Excellent):<\/b> Theme is central to gameplay or narrative and feels inseparable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
3 (Good):<\/b> Theme is clearly present but mostly aesthetic.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
1 (Poor):<\/b> Theme is barely present or feels pasted on.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n2. Gameplay & Fun \u2014 30%<\/b><\/h3>\n\n- \n
Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \n
Is the core loop enjoyable?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Do you want to keep playing?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Is difficulty fair and engaging?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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Scoring:<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \n
5:<\/b> Immediately fun and satisfying to play.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
3:<\/b> Playable and somewhat enjoyable but has rough edges.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
This event is funded by the Welsh Government\u2019s St David\u2019s Day Fund.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You can work as an individual.\u00a0\u00a0You can also work as a team, and there is no limit to the size of your team.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Your team does not have to be present with you, if they\u2019d like to be \u2018anonymous\u2019 and working with you in the background.\u00a0\u00a0No one will be required to verbally present anything in the event, although the judges may wish to ask you questions after seeing your game\/film.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Scoring scale for each category\u00a0–\u00a0<\/span><\/b>the panel will use this to score the work, and they will have detailed criteria to define \u2018poor\u2019 and \u2018excellent\u2019.\u00a0We\u2019ve\u00a0defined these below for you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 1 = Poor<\/span> The film must be at least 1 minute, and no longer than 5 minutes, in length. <\/span> Some elements are at the judges\u2019 discretion, and they will\u00a0be required\u00a0to justify their winner(s).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\n Clear beginning, middle, end<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Narrative coherence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Character motivation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Scoring:<\/b><\/p>\n 5 (Excellent):<\/b> Complete, emotionally engaging story.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 3:<\/b> Mostly clear but some narrative weakness.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 (Poor):<\/b> Confusing or incomplete.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\n Intentional framing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Camera movement choices<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Visual storytelling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Shot clarity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Scoring:<\/b><\/p>\n 5:<\/b> Strong visual language that enhances the story.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 3:<\/b> Competent but basic.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1:<\/b> Distracting or poorly framed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\n Smooth continuity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Good rhythm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Appropriate shot length<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Scoring:<\/b><\/p>\n 5:<\/b> Excellent pacing that supports emotion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 3:<\/b> Generally fine but uneven.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1:<\/b> Jarring or confusing edits.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\n Dialogue clarity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Effective music use<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Audio balance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Scoring:<\/b><\/p>\n 5:<\/b> Audio strongly enhances the film.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 3:<\/b> Understandable but rough.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1:<\/b> Hard to hear or distracting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\n Meaningful inclusion of Welsh elements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cultural authenticity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Integration into story<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Scoring:<\/b><\/p>\n 5:<\/b> Theme is deeply woven into the film.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 3:<\/b> Theme present but surface-level.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1:<\/b> Theme barely present.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\n Did it make the judges feel something?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Memorability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Audience connection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Scoring:<\/b><\/p>\n 5:<\/b> Strong emotional response.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 3:<\/b> Some emotional engagement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1:<\/b> Emotionally flat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The judges will use the following assessments:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\n How meaningfully the game uses the Wales theme<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Whether the theme affects gameplay or experience<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cultural elements feel intentional, not cosmetic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Scoring:<\/b><\/p>\n 5 (Excellent):<\/b> Theme is central to gameplay or narrative and feels inseparable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 3 (Good):<\/b> Theme is clearly present but mostly aesthetic.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1 (Poor):<\/b> Theme is barely present or feels pasted on.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Criteria:<\/b><\/p>\n Is the core loop enjoyable?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Do you want to keep playing?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Is difficulty fair and engaging?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Scoring:<\/b><\/p>\n 5:<\/b> Immediately fun and satisfying to play.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 3:<\/b> Playable and somewhat enjoyable but has rough edges.<\/p>\n<\/li>\nTeams<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n
\n2 = Needs work<\/span>
\n3 = Good<\/span>
\n4 = Very good<\/span>
\n5 = Excellen<\/span><\/p>\nFilms
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