To be eligible, the Applicant must:  

• Meet the eligibility requirements in the Terms of Trade.  
• Be a Western Australian Resident or a Western Australian Resident Company as defined in the Terms of Trade.  
• Be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander key creative.  
• Hold the underlying rights in the Project at the time of application.    
• Hold 100% copyright in the Project or be in a co-production and at a minimum hold equal rights and profit share with any other producer/s on the Project.  

The Project must be: 

• A scripted television series or feature, or a documentary series, single or feature.  
• In the case of television Projects, the Applicant must supply evidence of market interest in the Project from a bonafide broadcaster, network or streaming service.  
• For feature Projects, the Applicant must supply evidence of market interest or provide a compelling pathway to audience strategy.  

Read the program guidelines for more information.

Documentary  

Funding of up to $25,000 per Project application is available for activities including: 

• Creation of pitch documents (e.g. outlines, treatments, pitch decks)  
• Undertaking strategic filming and/or editing required to create a sizzle reel  
• Working with specialised researchers/writers  
• Attachment of producer/executive producers to secure market investment and/or advance the Project to production  
• Developing production schedules and budgets.  

Scripted  

Funding of up to $35,000 per Project application is available for activities including: 

• Work with a writers’ room to write series episodes or a full series bible   
• Write a new draft of a pilot episode or feature length screenplay  
• Work with story developers  
• Work with executive producers to secure matched market investment and/or advance the Project to production   
• Work with casting agents to attach talent.  

Read the program guidelines for more information. 

Eligible applications will be assessed using the following criteria:  

• Track record: Previous experience and/or track record of the Applicant and key creatives including the demonstrated ability to advance this Project.   
• Creative: The originality, quality and strength of the Project.  
• Commercial and economic impact: Strength of the market interest and how well the Project will contribute to the long-term sustainability and commercial goals of the Applicant and/or team.  
• Planning and delivery: The strength and suitability of the Project development plan.  
• Benefits to Western Australia: Cultural and creative benefits of the Project to Western Australia and likelihood of the Project to deliver production outcomes in the state.  
• Diversity and inclusion: How the Project supports our commitment to driving greater diversity, inclusion and equity in the Western Australian screen industry.   

Read the program guidelines for more information. 

Read the SmartyGrants application form which lists the materials you will need to submit with 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 representative who assess all eligible applications against the assessment criteria.  
• We will notify Applicants of the outcome their application by email or phone within 6 weeks after submission of an application.  
• Funding Recipients will enter into a Development Investment Agreement (DIA) with Screenwest.