Film Friendly Western Australia

Our Film Friendly program provides resources and guidance for filmmakers, local government authorities and the community to support smooth and efficient filming in Western Australia.

We are ready to welcome your next production.

Explore our resources below.  

Film Friendly Resources

Our Filmmaker Checklist outlines the key people to engage with in the region/s that you are filming in to maximise benefits for your production.

Building positive relationships with people in the region is key to a successful location shoot.

Our Film Friendly resources listed below can assist local government authorities to support filmmakers and maximise benefits for their community or region.

Best Practice Guide

Becoming a Certified Community

What is a Film Liaison Officer

Screen Tourism

Understanding Location Filming

Who’s Who on a Film Crew

Talk the Lingo

FAQs

Film Friendly Workshops for Local Government

We run Film Friendly Western Australia workshops from time to time to help local government authorities understand how to work with filmmakers and attract productions to their local area.

The are no workshops planned for the rest of 2026.

Film Friendly Certification for Loal Government

We are experiencing a high volume of applications. During this time, your application may take longer to review. If you have any questions, please contact filminwa@screenwest.com.au.

Our community resources offer an overview of what to expect if a film production wants to film on your property.

Understanding the process in advance can help make filming a smooth and positive experience.

What to Expect

Add My Location to Screenwest’s Gallery

FAQs

If you have any queries please contact our Production Attraction and Industry Development Team:

T: +61 8 6169 2100
E: filminwa@screenwest.com.au


NGALA KAADITJ WHADJUK NOONGAR MOORT KEYEN KAADAK NIDJA BOODJA

 

We acknowledge Whadjuk Noongar people as the original custodians of the land on which the Screenwest office is located.

Screenwest acknowledges and pays respect to all Traditional Owners of Country across the State of Western Australia and their Elders past and present. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, spiritual beliefs and relationship to land and waters and acknowledge that they are of continuing importance to the people living today. We extend this respect to all Indigenous language groups.