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.
Grip Assistant Attachment
A paid six-week Grip Assistant attachment is available for a Western Australian screen practitioner to work on a television series.
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.
Western Australian writer Jamey Claffey named as a finalist in Netflix’s The Next Brilliant Career
WA script developer and writer selected to represent Western Australia in national initiative supporting the next generation of women and non-binary screen storytellers.
Post Producer Attachment
A paid Post Producer, six-week attachment is available for a WA screen practitioner to work on a documentary series.
Ausfilm First Nations Spotlight: Karla Hart
One of Australia’s most influential First Nations filmmakers, Karla Hart is a proud Noongar performer, writer, producer and director who has forged a multi-disciplinary career in the arts spanning theatre, screen, radio and events.
BTL Locations Assistant Attachment
A paid six-week Locations Assistant attachment is available for a Western Australian screen practitioner through the Screenwest BTL Crew Capacity Program. The attachment will be working on a TV series.
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.
Edit Assistant on Documentary Series
A paid six-week Edit Assistant attachment is available for a Western Australian screen practitioner through the Screenwest BTL Crew Capacity Program. The attachment will be working on a documentary series.
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.