To be eligible, the Applicant must:

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

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:

• Benefits to Applicant: The benefit the opportunity will have in advancing the applicant’s career objectives and skillset.
• 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.
• Track Record: The applicant’s track record including the level of funding and support Screenwest has committed to the practitioner historically and the outcomes achieved. The company/provider’s track record and its ability to deliver on the stated placement 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.
• Your application will be assessed by Screenwest management and Werner Film Productions against the assessment criteria.
• Final decisions are made by Werner Film Productions 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.