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Documentary series ‘Ningaloo Nyinggulu’ premiering 16 May on ABC
Artemis Media and Matter of Factual’s three-part series follows celebrated writer Tim Winton, as he takes us on a journey through one of the last wild and intact places left on the planet.
100% Wolf: The Book of Hath premiering 1 May on ABC
Co-produced by WA production company and post house Siamese, the second instalment of the 100% Wolf series continues to follow the magical adventures of were-poodle Freddy Lupin and his friends.
‘Our Law Series Two’ greenlit for production by NITV
Produced by PiNK PEPPER and Periscope Pictures, series two of Our Law expands nationwide with unparalleled access to the Western Australian Police and now new access to other Australian police jurisdictions.
Regional WA to shine in upcoming feature films ‘Whale Shark Jack’ and ‘Drone Racers’
Family features Whale Shark Jack and Drone Racers are set to commence production in the Gascoyne and Pilbara regions, respectively, with both films serving as directorial debuts for WA filmmakers Miranda and Khrob Edmonds, and Alison James.
Leila George, Sam Corlett & Greta Scacchi to star in David Vincent Smith’s debut feature ‘He Ain’t Heavy’
Marking the first Screenwest-supported feature to kick off production in Western Australia this year, writer/director David Vincent Smith and producer Jess Parker were the 2021 recipients of West Coast Visions, receiving $750,000 to produce their debut feature.
Six filmmaking teams receive Elevate funding
Screenwest is pleased to announce that six WA filmmaking teams have been selected to each produce a scripted short form project through Elevate, a professional skills development initiative.
Feel-good documentary series ‘New Leash on Life’ greenlit for the ABC
Supported through the ABC and Screenwest’s Factual Formats Initiative, Artemis Media’s six-part documentary series follows comedian Joel Creasey and canine behaviourist Laura Vissaritis as they retrain and rehome our four-legged friends.
Western Australian feature ‘Avarice’ hits Australian cinemas today
John V. Soto’s action thriller will have audiences on the edge of their cinema seats when it hits the big screen today, with Perth-raised Gillian Alexy starring alongside Luke Ford and a talented cast of WA actors.
‘Our Law’ documentary series set to premiere on SBS and NITV in the new year
Premiering Thursday, 5 January, the six-part series provides a compelling insight into the frontline of the world’s largest police jurisdiction, as First Nations police officers and cadets attempt to change the system from within.
Social impact documentary ‘Black Cockatoo Crisis’ hits cinema screens today
The recipient of the 2021 Brian Beaton Award, Jane Hammond’s social impact documentary is set to hit the big screen at Luna Leederville for an exclusive limited run.
‘Blueback’ set to make its Australian premiere at Perth Festival
Starring Mia Wasikowska, Radha Mitchell and Eric Bana, Robert Connolly’s family-friendly feature will premiere at Perth Festival as part of the 2022-23 Lotterywest Films program.
WA-based documentary series ‘Shipwreck Hunters Australia’ premieres today on Disney+
One of the first Australian Original series launched by Disney+, Shipwreck Hunters Australia follows a fearless team of ocean adventurers as they deep dive off the coast of WA to find – and bring to life – some of the world’s most epic shipwreck stories.
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Image credit: Cast and crew of Blueback on location in Bremer Bay, Western Australia © David Dare Parker