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Screenwest and Lotterywest announce the 2026 Lotterywest Elevate Initiative
Designed to support early-to-mid career creatives to create a high-quality scripted short film, animation or online series, the initiative aims to uncover distinctive Western Australian voices and projects.
Everyone’s Having a Good Time But You announced as the West Coast Visions 2026 recipient
Screenwest and Screen Australia today announced Richard Vilensky’s scripted feature Everyone’s Having a Good Time But You as the coveted West Coast Visions 2026 recipient.
Screenwest supported projects receive 13 Logie nominations
The 66th TV WEEK Logie Awards nominations have been unveiled, with Screenwest-supported projects receiving 13 nominations across eight categories.
Screenwest Industry Advisory Group Committee (IAGC) Industry Town Hall
An open forum for industry members to share ideas, raise concerns, and engage in constructive discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing the WA screen sector.
Applications open for Screen Industry Capacity Building Program
We have opened our Industry Capacity Building program, seeking bold ideas and proposals…
Screenwest has updated its Terms of Trade, effective from 1 July 2026
These updates aim to deliver greater clarity and consistency, better reflecting current industry practice and strengthening our commitment to diversity, access and inclusion.
WA Screen Industry End of Year Wrap Up 2024
2024 has been a bumper year in WA, with record levels of scripted production over the past 12 months and WA documentary companies continuing to produce high-quality content.
Perth Film Studios update
The construction of Perth Film Studios in Malaga continues to progress well. The opening date remains early 2026.
Screen Australia’s Head of First Nations, Angela Bates heading to Perth to meet WA First Nations filmmakers
Western Australian First Nations screen practitioners are invited to attend a morning tea and one-to-one meeting with Angela to discuss Screen Australia’s First Nations programs, initiatives and industry support.
Western Australian hot desk at Charlie’s in LA
Screenwest is supporting a desk for WA practitioners at Charlie’s – the iconic creative hub, dedicated working and networking space in the heart of Hollywood in Los Angeles, thanks to our new partnership with Australians in Film.
Vale Chris Pip
Screenwest is saddened to learn about the recent passing of Western Australian filmmaker, Christine (Chris) Pip.
Vale Robin Eastwood
Western Australian line producer and production manager Robin Eastwood passed away last month, with Screenwest acknowledging her decades of invaluable work within the WA screen industry.
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Image credit: Cast and crew of Blueback on location in Bremer Bay, Western Australia © David Dare Parker