Background
Stephens, Elan Closs was born on June 16, 1948 in Talysarn, Gwynedd, Wales. Daughter of William Jones and Mair (Closs) Roberts.
Stephens, Elan Closs was born on June 16, 1948 in Talysarn, Gwynedd, Wales. Daughter of William Jones and Mair (Closs) Roberts.
Bachelor, Oxford (England) University, 1969.
Literature officer Welsh Arts council, 1969-1971. Head editorial and publicity Welsh Books Council, 1971-1976. Drama lecturer University Wales, Aberystwyth, since 1976, director, head department, 1984-1991, dean Welsh medium studies, 1986-1988, senior lecturer film and television, since 1996, director Thomson Foundation Research Group, since 1996.
Chair Welsh International Film Festival, since 1996. Member broadcasting council Wales, British Broadcasting Corporation, 1984-1989, member selection panel, since 1996. Member S4C Authority, 1990-1995.
Assessor Media II grants European Economic Community Directorate X, 1997.
Vice chair Statutory Welsh Language Board, since 1993. Member court and council The National Library Wales, since 1995. Member Welsh Film Council, 1990-1996.
Married Roy Stephens, September 23, 1972 (deceased 1989). Children: Angharad, Wiliam.