This fund is open to Australian and international producers and production companies with screen projects that:

• Have genuine commercial marketplace interest or a distribution offer for the Project at the time of application.
• Have a minimum Qualifying Western Australian Expenditure (QWAE) of $1,000,000.
• Have a minimum Qualifying Western Australian Regional Expenditure (QWARE) threshold of:
  • $500,000 for scripted feature films or series for theatrical release, traditional television broadcast, streaming platforms.
  • $100,000 for all factual productions for theatrical release, traditional television broadcast, streaming platforms.

Read the guidelines for more information.

Funding is provided as a grant, and as a guide, is calculated on a:

• 2:1 spend ratio based on the Project’s QWARE; and
• 3:1 spend ratio based on the Project’s QWAE.

The Screenwest board and Western Australian State Government have discretion to decide the final funding contribution subject to availability of funds.

Read the guidelines for more information.

Eligible applications will be assessed using the following criteria:

• Team: Track record of the applicant(s) and key creatives.
• Cultural: Cultural benefits of the Project to Western Australia.
• Economic: Economic benefits of the Project to Western Australia, including the amount of QWAE.
• Commercial: Strength of the marketplace and Project attachment, including any likely audience reach.
• Quality and feasibility: Quality of the overall proposal and likelihood of the Project being fully financed and realised.
• Strategic alignment: How the Project aligns with the relevant strategic priorities as set out in the Screenwest Strategic Plan.
• Diversity and inclusion: How the Project supports our commitment to driving greater diversity, inclusion and equity in the Western Australian screen industry.
• Funding: Availability of WA Regional Screen funds.

Read the guidelines for more information.

Applications are open year-round and are by invitation only.  Applicants must submit their application at least three months prior to production commencing.

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

• If your project is eligible, an invitation will be sent to the Applicant through SmartyGrants.
• Submit the online application form in SmartyGrants.
• Upload all required documents and supporting materials.

We may ask for additional information that shows that services provided by third parties are arm’s length transactions.

After you apply

• Applications are reviewed to ensure they meet the eligibility requirements in the program guidelines.
• Your application will be assessed by a panel of Screenwest management, a board director, experienced industry representatives and a representative from the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport who assess all eligible applications against the assessment criteria.
• The panel funding recommendations are presented to the Screenwest board for endorsement.
• Once endorsed by the Screenwest board, funding recommendations are progressed to the Minister for Creative Industries for final approval.
• We will notify applicants of the outcome of their application by email or phone within 10 weeks after the application submission.

Download and read the following resources to support your application.

Qualifying Western Australian Regional Expenditure (QWARE) Guidelines

Qualifying Western Australian Expenditure (QWAE) Guidelines

To achieve outcomes for the regions, the applicant Producer must work with the relevant Western Australian Regional Development Commission to develop a Regional Outputs and Outcomes (ROO) agreement. This agreement outlines the regional outcomes the project is expected to deliver.

Western Australian Regional Screen Fund – Example Regional Outputs and Outcomes