To be eligible, Applicants must:

• Be a Western Australian Resident with a registered Australian Business Number (ABN) or a Western Australian Resident Company as defined in the Terms of Trade.
• Control the underlying rights to the project at the time of application.
• Develop the scripted television series or feature film aimed towards broadcast/distribution to the Australian and international markets.
• Include at least one individual among the creative team (EP, producer, director, writer) who has a commercially distributed/released feature, series or equivalent credit in the last five years in the role they are applying for (i.e. EP, producer, director, writer); or
• Supply evidence of market interest in the project from a bonafide broadcaster, network, streaming service, theatrical distributor and/or sales agent.

Read the program guidelines for more information.

Funding of up to $35,000 per Project application is available. 

A maximum cap of $50,000 per Project (Concept and Project Development funding combined per financial year) applies. 

Read the program guidelines for more information. 

Eligible applications will be assessed using the following criteria: 

• Creative: The originality, quality and strength of the Project and its ability to deliver production outcomes in Western Australia.  
• Commercial and Economic Impact: 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 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: Cultural and creative benefits of the Project to Western Australia and likelihood of the project being fully realised in Western Australia.  
• Diversity and Inclusion: How the Project supports our commitment to the creation and growth of diverse representation.  

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.  
• We will notify applicants of the outcome of their application by email or phone within 8 weeks after applications close.