Industry Skills & Business Development
Support for Western Australian creatives, crew and production companies to develop skills, gain experience and grow their businesses.
Open
Assistant Editor Attachment
Dates: 10 weeks part-time on Tues/Wed/Thurs, commencing Tuesday 25 August 2026, with the end date to be agreed with the successful candidate.
Location: Booragoon, Perth
WA First Nations practitioners and WA practitioners from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Professional Development - Placements
Below-the-Line (BTL) Crew Capacity Program
Closed
Industry Capacity Building Program
Funding available: Up to $1,000,000 per proposal.
The following sectors are currently being targeted to fill industry capacity gaps in longform scripted drama:
- Construction
- Lighting
- Rigging
Bold ideas to increase the capacity of the targeted sectors are sought.
Applications with proposals that contribute matched funding or include significant third-party funding will be highly regarded.
Applications for funding outside of the targeted sectors will be considered on a case-by-case basis and should be discussed with Screenwest Management prior to application.
Screenwest encourages applications from First Nations Australians and people from historically underrepresented groups.
Guidelines
Required Reading
Production Coordinator Attachment
Dates: Part-time commencing Monday 11 August
Location: Booragoon
WA First Nations practitioners and WA practitioners from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Workshops and Masterclasses Fund
Guidelines
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal during the submission period.
Required Reading
Post Production Coordinator Attachment on Documentary Series
Dates: Monday, 6 July – Friday 14 August
Location: North Fremantle, WA
WA First Nations practitioners and WA practitioners from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Edit Assistant Attachment on a Documentary Series
Dates: Monday 13 July – Friday 28 August 2026
Location: Fremantle, WA
WA First Nations practitioners and WA practitioners from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
League of Geeks - Digital Games Quality Assurance Placement
Dates: Monday, 18 May 2026 – Friday, 11 September 2026
Location: Remote working from home arrangement for Western Australia based practitioners
WA First Nations practitioners and WA practitioners from Historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Scripted Company Development Fund
Screenwest is offering up to $100,000 per year for two years to enable WA scripted production companies to employ a mid-career WA-based ATL practitioner to develop and acquire WA IP for future scripted projects.