To be eligible, Applicants must:

• Meet the eligibility requirements in the Terms of Trade.
• Be a Western Australian Resident Producer or Production Company as defined in the Terms of Trade.
• Demonstrate that one member of the key creative team has experience producing online or digital content.

The Project must:

• Be an online series or one-off XR project intended for public access on a screen-based device.
• Have a current letter of intent or deal memo from a bonafide distributor, exhibitor or major online/digital content provider accompanied by a strong distribution strategy.
• Spend at least 75% of the total budget as Qualifying Western Australian Expenditure (QWAE).
• Have a Western Australian Resident key creative team as defined in the Terms of Trade.

In exceptional circumstances, applications that fall outside the above criteria will be considered if the applicant can demonstrate the Project is significantly aligned with Screenwest’s Strategic Plan.

Funding of up to 50% of the total production budget, capped at $100,000 per Project is available.

Funding is provided as a grant.

Read the program guidelines for more information.

Eligible applications will be assessed using the following criteria:

• Team: Track record of applicant and key creatives and the demonstrated talent development opportunity.
• Benefits to Western Australia: Cultural, creative and innovative benefits to Western Australia’s screen sector.
• Commercial: Strength of the market attachments.
• Quality and Feasibility: Strength of the script, creative statements and production methodology including the appropriateness of the finance plan.
• Strategic Alignment: How the project aligns with the relevant strategic initiatives set out in our Strategic Plan.
• Diversity: How the project supports our commitment to the creation and growth of diverse representation including overall diversity of projects funded by Screenwest.

Read the program guidelines for more information.

We recommend discussing your application with our team before applying. Let them know if you need accessibility assistance to complete your application.

How to apply 

• Submit the online application form in SmartyGrants.
• Upload all required documents and supporting materials.

After you apply 

• Applications are reviewed to ensure they meet the eligibility requirements in the program guidelines and the Terms of Trade.
• A panel consisting of Screenwest management and experienced industry will assess eligible applications.
• Panel funding recommendations of over $50,000 will be presented to the Screenwest board for approval.
• We will notify applicants of the outcome of their application by email or phone within approximately 8-10 weeks after applications close.