Updated Documentary Production guidelines announced
Screenwest has updated its Documentary Production Fund guidelines to support the evolving needs of the local sector. The first funding round under the updated guidelines is now open for applications, closing Monday, 2 December 2024 at 5:00pm AWST.
Screenwest doubles down on local talent and local stories with a quarter of a million dollars increase to West Coast Visions
As of 2025, Screenwest’s West Coast Visions funding will increase to $1 million, thanks to ongoing support from Lotterywest and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.
Applications open for new Workforce Capacity Program – Documentary
This fund supports Western Australia documentary production companies who offer paid on the job training opportunities to local screen practitioners. Screenwest is offering companies up to $50,000 in this one-off initiative to boost workforce capacity in the sector. Applications close Monday, 4 November 2024 at 5:00pm AWST.
Screenwest launches a new Industry Development Fund for Workshops and Masterclasses
The fund supports the delivery of professional skills development opportunities for Western Australian screen practitioners. Applicants can receive funding for courses, workshops and/or masterclasses that address identified industry skills gaps. Applications close Monday, 18 November 2024 at 5:00pm AWST.
Updated Scripted Production and Footloose guidelines announced
Screenwest has updated its Scripted Production and Footloose guidelines based on industry feedback and the evolving needs of the local sector. Screenwest is inviting scripted practitioners to a Q&A webinar on 11 October, giving WA creatives the opportunity to learn about the revisions to the guidelines.
Nine digital games supported for the pre-production phase of development
Applications are now open for a new round of pre-production and post-production funding, closing Monday, 11 November 2024 at 5:00pm AWST.
Cameras rolling on Season 3 of ‘The Twelve’ in Western Australia
Screenwest is thrilled to welcome award-winning the Binge Original drama back to WA for Season 3, now filming in Margaret River and Perth. Sam Neill will reprise his role as Brett Colby SC and the series will be once again produced by Warner Bros. International Production Australia and Easy Tiger.
Expressions of Interest open for new Screenwest IAGC members
The Industry Advisory Group Committee (IAGC) is committed to constantly refreshing membership and ensuring diversity across the sector and experience levels. Expressions of Interest close Saturday, 30 November at 5:00pm AWST.
Workshop registrations open for First Nations VR Truth-Telling Documentary Initiative
The compulsory online workshop is the first of three stages for the initiative. The workshop will take place on Friday, 4 October 2024, covering the methods and technology required to make short VR documentaries.
WA creatives join esteemed TV producers for Screenwest’s Tele-Navigator development initiative
Screenwest brought together an impressive cohort of WA creatives and esteemed Australian TV producers Tony Ayres, Amanda Higgs and Warren Clarke over the weekend for the 2024 Tele-Navigator development initiative.
Minister Templeman launches First Nations VR Truth-Telling Documentary Initiative in Broome, Western Australia
A special initiative designed to uncover distinctive WA First Nations voices, support their career progression and enable practitioners to explore new story-telling mediums and markets. Successful teams will be provided with up to $150,000 production funding each to produce a short VR documentary.
Rose Riley, George Mason and Hayley McElhinney announced as cast of PROCLIVITAS as production kicks off in Western Australia
Written and directed by Miley Tunnecliffe and produced by Kate Separovich, the supernatural horror feature was the 2023 recipient of Screenwest’s West Coast Visions initiative.