Screenwest rolling out Elevate for 2024
Screenwest is pleased to announce that short form production initiative Elevate is being rolled out again for 2024, with applications now open.
Elevate is a professional skills development initiative that 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.
The initiative is designed to support Western Australia’s most talented emerging filmmakers who are committed to a career in film and television.
The Elevate program has two streams:
- Elevate30 will provide up to 3 filmmaking teams with up to $30,000 each for a project up to 10 minutes in length.
- Elevate70 will provide up to 3 filmmaking teams up to $70,000 each for a project up to 10 minutes in length.
Short films and series remain an important and effective part of professional development for writers, directors, and producers, with a number of success stories demonstrating clear career pathways for WA talent.
A slew of Elevate projects have been Official Selections at local, national and international festivals, broadcast nationally and/or nominated for industry awards including Judas Collar, Raising Thunder, Wirnitj, Bird Drone, The Fan, LIFT, Sparkles, Two Sands, In Australia, Carmentis and Antecedents and The Shapes.
WA directors Zoe Pepper, Miley Tunnecliffe and David Vincent Smith all produced Elevate projects before going on to receive Screenwest’s coveted West Coast Visions initiative to produce their debut feature films, Birthright, Proclivitas and He Ain’t Heavy respectively.
How to Apply
The application deadline is Monday, 2 September 2024 at 5:00pm AWST.
In line with Screenwest’s Indigenous Screen Strategy and Screenwest’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we strongly encourage Indigenous and Diverse directors and teams to apply.
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants portal.
The full guidelines, application materials and eligibility criteria are available on the Special Initiatives page of the Screenwest website.
Program Contacts
Anastasia Lambetsos, Special Initiatives Program Manager
Screenwest
T: +61 8 6169 2126
E: anastasia.lambetsos@screenwest.com.au
Perun Bonser, First Nations Executive
Screenwest
T: +61 8 6169 2112
E: perun.bonser@screenwest.com.au
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