To be eligible, the Applicant must: 

• Meet the eligibility requirements in the Terms of Trade.  
• Be an early to mid-career Western Australian resident writer who has:  
  • Received State or Federal screen agency funding in the last three years.  
  • Written at least one non-tertiary short film, online-series, or similar content that has been produced in the last three years.  
  • Not written a feature film or national broadcast series that has been theatrically distributed or commercially released.  

Applicants who have an overdue acquittal for any Screenwest funding programs are not eligible to apply. 

 Read the guidelines for more information.

Funding of up to $100,000 for the year-long opportunity is available, consisting of: 

• Up to $80,000 in funding for associated costs related to the placement.  
• Up to $20,000 for project development. 

Read the guidelines for more information. 

Eligible applications will be assessed using the following criteria: 

• Track Record: The applicant’s track record including the level of funding and support Screenwest has committed to the practitioner historically and the outcome achieved. 
• Benefits to Applicant: The overall benefits to the applicant at this stage in their career. 
• Creative: The quality of the overall proposal including the quality and marketability of projects on the applicant’s slate.  
• Planning and Delivery: The strength of the development plan and the perceived ability and/or track record of the applicant and/or team to deliver outcomes.  
• Benefits to Western Australia: The likely benefits and outcomes the opportunity will bring to the Western Australian screen industry. 

Read the guidelines for more information.

Read the SmartyGrants application form which lists the materials you will need to submit as part of your application. 

We recommend you discuss your application with the team listed below to discuss your Project’s eligibility and any accessibility assistance required 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.  
• We retain the right to shortlist applicants. 
• Your application will be assessed by Screenwest management and Picking Scabs/See-Saw Films against the assessment criteria. 
• Final decisions are made by Picking Scabs/See-Saw Films in consultation with Screenwest Management. 
• We will notify Applicants of the outcome of their application by email or phone within 8 weeks of the round closing date.