To be eligible, Applicants must:  

• Meet the eligibility requirements in the Terms of Trade. 
• Be able to demonstrate the ability and commitment required to deliver and commercialize the game. Examples of past games or relevant credits can be provided by applicants to assist with the assessment of their application.  

Projects must: 

• Satisfy the Screenwest Terms of Trade definition of a Digital Game.  
• Be for any platform, including, but not limited to PC, mobile, console, tablet, VR, XR or multi-platform games.  

Games with co-financing from market, commercial partners or other funding agencies are eligible to apply. Written evidence confirming the finance must be provided at the time of application. 

Additional eligibility criteria apply for each stage of production. Read the program guidelines for more information.

Pre-Production

Up to 60% of the pre-production phase total budget (capped at $25,000 per application).  

Production

Up to 70% of the production phase total budget (capped at $100,000 per application).  

Post-Production

Up to 60% of total budget for the piece of work (capped at $25,000 per application).  

The total funding over the life of a game is capped at $150,000. 

An applicant can access no more than $200,000 per financial year through these guidelines. 

Funds are contributed to support Western Australian activity. Excluding marketing, all Screenwest funding must be spent in Western Australia (100% Qualifying Western Australian Spend). 

Read the program guidelines for more information. 

Eligible applications will be assessed using the following criteria: 

• Creative: The quality and strength of the game – is it compelling and distinctive in terms of its mechanics, narrative, visual style, use of technology and/or other key creative elements.  
• Commercial and Economic Impact: How well the game will contribute to the long-term sustainability and commercial goals of the developer, including investment triggered, employment and commercial relationships. 
• Planning and Delivery: Potential and/or likely ability of the team to deliver on the proposed plan and the overall viability of the game in reference to the development plan, budget, timeline, and milestones required to develop the game to the next stage. 
• Benefits to Western Australia: The extent the game benefits Western Australia and contributes to developing local key talent, growing local businesses and/or increasing the number of successful shipped digital games from Western Australia.  
• Accessibility: Inclusion of clear accessibility options and considerations, including ensuring options/considerations are meaningfully planned for, along with the suitability of proposed options. 

Read the program 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 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. 
• Your application will be assessed by a panel of Screenwest management, and experienced industry representatives who assess all eligible applications against the assessment criteria.  
• Panel funding recommendations over $25,000 are presented to the Screenwest board. 
• The Screenwest board makes the final funding decisions. 
• We will notify applicants of the outcome of their application by email or phone within 10 weeks after applications close. 

Digital Games Production Funding Budget Template 

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