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The Emerging Writers’ Incubator returns, calling out for a new wave of Australian storytellers
Six more screenwriting creatives from under-represented communities will join leading Australian production companies, with Screenwest supporting a WA writer to undertake a 12-month placement at Curio Pictures in NSW. Applications close Friday, 16 June 2023 at 5:00pm AWST.
Applications now open for MIFF 37ºSouth PostScript&Direct 2023
Screenwest is offering the opportunity for up to five Western Australian writers and/or directors to participate in the competitive PostScript&Direct networking program at MIFF 2023 in August. Applications will be accepted via the MIFF website, closing Thursday 1 June 2023.
Assistant Editor Attachment opportunity on documentary feature Revealed: Renee Gracie
An Assistant Editor Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on documentary feature Revealed: Renee Gracie, from Rush Films. Applications close Monday, 8 May 2023 at 5:00pm AWST.
Junior Production Coordinator Attachment Opportunity on upcoming documentary series
A Junior Production Coordinator Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming documentary series, from Smashing Films. Applications close Tuesday 18 April 2023 at 5:00pm AWST.
Production Coordinator Attachment opportunity on upcoming documentary series
A paid Production Coordinator Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming documentary series. Applications close Monday, 27 of March 2023 at 5:00pm AWST.
Applications open for First Facts: First Nations Factual Showcase initiative
A nationwide partnership between Screen Australia, Network 10 and state and territory agencies, the new initiative is aimed at First Nations practitioners with ideas for bold, engaging and thought-provoking short documentaries.
*DEADLINE EXTENDED* Screenworks’ ‘New Kids on the Block’ applications now open to regional WA screen practitioners
Screenwest and Screenworks, as part of their New Kids on the Block Program, are supporting a limited number of regionally-based WA filmmakers to attend the three-day Regional To Global Screen Forum from 30 March – 1 April 2023. Applications close Monday, 27 February 2023 at 9:00am AWST.
*Deadline Extended* Accounts Assistant Attachment on two SBS documentary series
A 24 week Accounts Assistant Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on two upcoming documentary series for SBS, produced by WA production company Artemis Media: Australia’s Sleep Revolution with Dr Michael Mosley and Every Family Has a Secret Series 4. We’re extending the application deadline to Friday, 10 February 2023 at 5:00pm AWST.
Production Coordinator Attachment opportunity on upcoming documentary series
A Production Coordinator Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming documentary series, to be co-produced by WA production companies Periscope Pictures and Pink Pepper. Applications close Monday, 16 January 2023 at 5:00pm AWST.
Post-Production Coordinator Attachment on new observational documentary series
A Post-Production Coordinator Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming observational documentary series, to be produced by WA production company Prospero Productions. Applications close Thursday, 5 January 2023 at 5:00pm AWST.
Production Coordinator Attachment Opportunity on new documentary series
A Production Coordinator Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on a new documentary series, to be produced by WA production company Artemis Media. Applications close Tuesday, 22 November 2022 at 5:00pm AWST.
Assistant Editor Attachment on upcoming documentary
An Assistant Editor Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming documentary, to be produced by WA production company Sea Dog TV International. Applications close Tuesday, 15 November 2022 at 5:00pm AWST.
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Image credit: Cast and crew of Blueback on location in Bremer Bay, Western Australia © David Dare Parker