Patron: Cathrine Zeta Jones

I am proud to be part of the Swansea Bay Film Festival as it provides a showcase for world wide film making talent.

I feel the possibilities are endless as it gives an opportunity to those who work in front of and behind the camera the chance to express themselves creatively.

It's a great boost for for my Home City and everyone who lives here.

Keep up the good work...

Catherine Zeta Jones

Vice President: Michael Sheen

Accomplished British actor Michael Sheen was born in Newport, Gwent, South Wales on February 5, 1969 to Irene and Meyrick Sheen, a family with a history of theatrical performing.

His great-great-grandmother was a lion tamer for Ringling Brothers Circus, his father is a professional Jack Nicholson personality, his cousin is a major star of the West End, and other relatives have taken part in amateur operatic productions.

A love and skill for the theatre and performing is written within his genes.

Founding Patron: Victor Spinetti

He sprang to international prominence in three Beatles' films in the 1960s, A Hard Day's Night, Help! and Magical Mystery Tour. He also appeared on one of The Beatles' Christmas recordings. The best explanation for this long-running collaboration and friendship might have been provided by George Harrison, who said, "You've got to be in all our films ... if you're not in them me Mum won't come and see them—because she fancies you." But Harrison would also say, "You've got a lovely karma, Vic." Sir Paul McCartney described Spinetti as "the man who makes clouds disappear".

Hon. Vice President: Roy Noble OBE

Aside from being Wales's foremost broadcaster he is a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF and a special envoy for the Welsh Tourist Board. Roy is the current Ambassador for the United Nations International Youth Movement and is involved in very many charities. In 2001 Roy was awarded an OBE for his charity work and still presents his own daily morning show on Radio Wales.

President: Prof. Peter Stead

He has served on the Board of Sgrin, the Welsh Media Agency and chaired its Film Production Committee. He is an active member of the Institute of Welsh Affairs and is Chairman of the Board that is in the process of establishing the Dylan Thomas Prize.

Chairman: Kev Johns

Kev was born in Plasmarl but now lives in Gorseinon for tax reasons with his wife Rosie, son Owain and daughter Bethan plus the cat and dogs. His love for this region is well documented. Whether you're watching him live on stage or listening to his award winning radio broadcasts its' clear that Kev loves Swansea and South West Wales. As well as his Breakfast shows Kev is one of Wales' busiest comperes and stage performers in the country and regarded as one of the UK's leading Pantomime Dames. When not performing Kev is usually watching football as he follows his beloved Swansea City.

Councillor Nick Bradley

Originally from the Midlands Nick moved to Swansea in 1997 to study History at Swansea University. Following further Post Grad studies he was elected Swansea Student Union president  2002 – 2004.

He then worked for 4 years as a political assistant for the Welsh Labour Assembly Member for Swansea West Andrew Davies. A passion for helping in the third world took Nick sub Saharan Africa where he helped establish fresh water wells in rural communities, before returning to Swansea University as an International Officer. His specialist area is Africa and the Middle East. A fan of most cinema Nick was one of the original gang of 4 who whilst enjoying a pint at a city centre hostelry thought that having a film festival in Swansea was a good idea.

Nick is also currently councillor for the city and county of Swansea representing the Townhill ward.

Sian Caton-Jones

On sabbatical to the project from one of the major sponsor organisations, Sian's expert knowledge in marketing and international relations will help establish the festival as a major calendar event.

Mathew Cashmore BBC

Matthew re-joins the BBC from UBC Media, where he developed a working commercial model for podcasting, and produced the podcasts for The Times, The Sun, The Telegraph and the major record labels. He's spoken at many conferences about the benefits of podcasting, and a more open community. In his past he has been the Development Producer for BBC English Regions - launching the 'Where I Live' sites, and before that .. he trained as a NURSE !