To be eligible, Applicants must:

• Meet the eligibility requirements in the Terms of Trade.
• Hold the underlying rights to the project at the time of application.

The Team must:

• Attach a first-time Western Australian feature film director who has not had a theatrically released feature film credit or equivalent and will be credited as the director on this film.
• Include at least one Western Australian producer or writer who will be credited in this role on this film.

The Project must:

• Be a production ready feature film intended for theatrical release.
• Be achievable in Western Australia within a one-year time frame.
• Clearly demonstrate substantial changes (as determined by Screenwest management) if the project has previously been declined for funding by Screenwest.
• Complete all production and post-production in Western Australia.
• Score a minimum of 6 points out of a possible 11 in the West Coast Visions Points Allocation Table listed in the program guidelines.

Read the program guidelines for more information.

Funding of up to $1,000,000 per Project is available.

Read the program guidelines for more information.

Eligible applications will be assessed using the following criteria:

• Team: The track record of the applicant(s) and key creatives.
• Cultural and Creative: Cultural and creative benefits of the project to Western Australia.
• Directorial Voice: Evidence of a distinctive directorial voice and compelling storytelling style in the Director’s Statement and in the example/s of the Director’s previous works.
• Quality: Strength of the script, creative statement and production methodology including the appropriateness of the finance plan.
• Feasibility: Achievability of the project within the year timeframe taking into consideration market interest and/or audience potential, finance plan, team’s ability to deliver the project, and the budget.
• Strategic Alignment: How the project aligns with the relevant strategic initiatives as set out in the Screenwest Strategic Plan.
• Diversity: How the project supports our commitment to the creation and growth of diverse representation including overall diversity of projects funded by us.

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 above and 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 reserve the right to shortlist applications prior to the formal assessment.
• Funding panel recommendations are presented to the Screenwest board who make the final decisions.
• We will notify applicants of the outcome of their application by email or phone within 10 weeks after applications close.