Screenwest has updated its Terms of Trade, effective from 1 July 2026
These updates aim to deliver greater clarity and consistency, better reflecting current industry practice and strengthening our commitment to diversity, access and inclusion.
WA teams take part in Feature Navigator 2026
Seven creative teams from across the state are participating in a series of development sessions with leading industry practitioners.
Whale Shark Jack premieres on Stan today
Screenwest caught up with Western Australian directors Miranda and Khrob Edmonds and screenwriter Kathryn Lefroy ahead of their film’s release.
On Demand Fund returns in 2026-27
Screenwest will be consulting with the sector later in the year about its role in online storytelling.
Screenwest launches $2M Matched Scripted TV Production Fund to prioritise WA creatives and stories
The new one-off matched grant initiative will provide up to $2,000,000 production funding for scripted television series that will be made in Western Australia.
Scripted Development Funding caps increased
Screenwest has increased its Scripted Development Funding caps, reflecting industry feedback and the evolving needs of the local sector.
Five filmmaking teams receive short film production funding through Elevate
Screenwest is pleased to announce that five Western Australian filmmaking teams have been selected to produce their scripted short film projects through Elevate.
Screenwest launches new Film Friendly Western Australia resources and workshops for 2025
Screenwest’s new Film Friendly Western Australia resources and free workshops for local government authorities are set to further establish Western Australia as a film friendly state.
Applications open for travel funding to attend Screen Forever 2025
Screenwest has opened a competitive travel round for Screen Forever 2025, taking place in Queensland from 6 – 8 May 2025. Applications close Monday, 10 March 2025 at 5:00PM AWST.
Applications open for travel funding to attend Marché du Film 2025 in Cannes
Screenwest has opened a competitive travel round for Marché du Film 2025, taking place in Cannes from 13 – 21 May 2025. Applications close Monday, 10 March 2025 at 5:00PM AWST.
Invisible Boys OFFICIAL TRAILER drops today
Filmed in Perth and Geraldton, the 10-part Western Australian LGBTQIA+ series will premiere Thursday, 13 February on Stan.
We Bury the Dead selected to make world premiere at SXSW 2025
Filmed in the Great Southern region in Western Australia and starring Daisy Ridley, Zak Hilditch’s survival thriller will screen at the iconic Texas festival in March 2025.