Adaptation of award-winning novel The Dark Lake set to film in Western Australia
Starring Phoebe Tonkin, the production is anticipated to inject more than $8.5 million into the state’s economy, creating an estimated 300 local jobs and offering skills development opportunities.
Temporary SmartyGrants Closure for ‘Open Any Time’ Grants
Our ‘open any time’ grant funding rounds on SmartyGrants will temporarily close at 5pm AWST on Sunday 25 October 2026 as we make updates to these forms.
Screenwest Talent Accelerator Initiatives Set to Fast Track Western Australian Writer and Producer Careers
Applications for Screenwest’s coveted Bill Warnock Talent Accelerator and Producer Talent Accelerator are now open with recipients set to work with Picking Scabs/See Saw Films and Werner Film Productions.
Screenwest announces 2026 Tele-Navigator participants
Screenwest today announced the seven Western Australian creatives selected for the highly coveted Tele-Navigator accelerator program.
Western Australian-made HYPERDROP coming soon to PC
Dark Dark Goose and Devolver Digital have announced HYPERDROP: A Pachinko Roguelite is coming soon to PC, with the demo now ready to experience on Steam.
Screenwest announces inaugural West Coast Visions Documentary Feature
Tom de Souza’s documentary feature, The Long Road Home, has been announced as the first recipient of the West Coast Visions Documentary initiative.
Screenwest and Lotterywest announce the 2026 Lotterywest Elevate Initiative
Designed to support early-to-mid career creatives to create a high-quality scripted short film, animation or online series, the initiative aims to uncover distinctive Western Australian voices and projects.
Everyone’s Having a Good Time But You announced as the West Coast Visions 2026 recipient
Screenwest and Screen Australia today announced Richard Vilensky’s scripted feature Everyone’s Having a Good Time But You as the coveted West Coast Visions 2026 recipient.
WA-made feature docs announced as part of MIFF Premiere Fund 2026
Western Australia’s renowned documentary sector is set to take the spotlight at this year’s Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF).
Applications open for Screen Industry Capacity Building Program
We have opened our Industry Capacity Building program, seeking bold ideas and proposals…
Charles Kobelke appointed to the Screenwest Board
Senior media and marketing leader Charles Kobelke has been appointed to the Screenwest…
Temporary SmartyGrants Closure for ‘Open Any Time’ Grants
Our ‘open any time’ grant funding rounds on our SmartyGrants Application portal will temporarily close at 5:00pm AWST on 30 June 2026 as part of our annual, end of financial year process.