Applications open for Screenwest’s Producer Talent Accelerator
A year-long skills development program for an early-to-mid career WA producer, with up to $100,000 of funding support available. Applications close Monday, 7 October 2024 at 5:00pm AWST.
Tim Barretto and Melanie Filler’s feature ‘End to End’ lands West Coast Visions 2024
Tim Barretto and Melanie Filler’s Bibbulmun Track-set drama has been selected as the 2024 recipient of Screenwest’s highly coveted West Coast Visions initiative, with the film receiving $1,250,000 production funding as well as ongoing creative and strategic support from Screenwest and Screen Australia.
Screenwest launches Film Festivals Fund guidelines
Screenwest’s new Film Festivals Fund will open for applications in July, with the program guidelines developed following a review of the organisation’s Screen Culture Program.
Applications open for a new round of Digital Games Production Funding
Screenwest is pleased to open a new round of Digital Games Funding, with support available for the production phase of game development. Applications close Monday, 22 July 2024 at 5:00pm AWST.
Screenwest seeks your input for its new Strategic Plan
Screenwest is currently developing its new Strategic Plan, and invites the WA screen industry to complete a short survey and participate in one of our upcoming Screen Industry Strategic Planning Forums.
Screenwest rolling out Elevate for 2024
Screenwest is pleased to announce that short form production initiative Elevate is being rolled out again for 2024. Elevate provides production funding for a scripted project (film or series) up to 10 minutes in length, to serve as a calling card for early to mid-career Western Australian filmmakers. Applications close Monday, 2 September 2024 at 5:00pm AWST.
Tele-Navigator development initiative relaunched
Tele-Navigator is back! The scripted television development initiative is designed for writers, directors and/or producers with television concepts that can be produced in WA, with up to six WA creative teams or individuals selected to participate in a development workshop with leading Australian TV producers. Applications close Monday, 1 July at 5:00pm AWST.
Reminder – Overdue Funding Acquittals
An overdue funding acquittal can impact your eligibility to apply for further Screenwest funding and action may be taken to recover the grant/investment. If you have an overdue acquittal, it is important to acquit immediately or request a possible extension to the due date.
Lotterywest provides Screenwest with record $9.2M for 2023/2024
Lotterywest has provided Screenwest with a grant of $7.7M plus an additional grant of $1.5M, as a result of an unprecedented level of production. This additional grant will see WA achieve its biggest year of scripted production to date.
2024 Brian Beaton Award Open for Submissions
Screenwest is pleased to announce the 2024 Brian Beaton Award is open for submissions, with applications closing Monday, 29 April 2024 at 5:00pm AWST.
Applications are open for a new round of Digital Games Funding
Screenwest is pleased to open a new, limited round of Digital Games Funding, with support available for the pre-production and post-production phases of game development. Applications close Tuesday, 2 April 2024 at 5:00pm AWST.
Applications open for Indonesian Marketplace 2:1 – Matched Development Fund
Part of the Australia – Indonesia Fast Track Initiative, the fund will provide double the marketplace development investment from international market partners with direct access to South East Asian (SEA) territories.