For Local Government Authorities

A guide for Western Australian local government authorities on the film industry, location shooting, and working with productions.

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The resources on this page will assist local government authorities to understand filmmakers’ needs and maximise benefits for their community or region.

To learn more, attend one of our free Film Friendly WA workshops.

Workshops are the first step to becoming film friendly certified. Becoming Film Friendly certified shows filmmakers that your community is ready and committed to attracting productions.

Email us to find out the date of the next workshop E: filminwa@screenwest.com.au

Film Friendly WA Resources for Local Government Authorities

BEST PRACTICE GUIDEPDF (7.55MB)
BECOMING A CERTIFIED COMMUNITYPDF (3.40MB)
WHAT IS A FILM LIAISON OFFICERPDF (5.53MB)
SCREEN TOURISMPDF (6.48MB)
UNDERSTANDING LOCATION FILMINGPDF (8.84MB)
WHO’S WHO ON A FILM CREWPDF (7.82MB)
TALK THE LINGOPDF (7.00MB)
FAQSPDF (3.19MB)

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