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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.
WA-made feature docs announced as part of MIFF Premiere Fund 2026
Western Australia’s renowned documentary sector is set to take the spotlight at this year’s Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF).
Applications open for Screen Industry Capacity Building Program
We have opened our Industry Capacity Building program, seeking bold ideas and proposals…
Charles Kobelke appointed to the Screenwest Board
Senior media and marketing leader Charles Kobelke has been appointed to the Screenwest…
Temporary SmartyGrants Closure for ‘Open Any Time’ Grants
Our ‘open any time’ grant funding rounds on our SmartyGrants Application portal will temporarily close at 5:00pm AWST on 30 June 2026 as part of our annual, end of financial year process.
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 teams take part in Feature Navigator 2026
Seven creative teams from across the state are participating in a series of development sessions with leading industry practitioners.
Whale Shark Jack premieres on Stan today
Screenwest caught up with Western Australian directors Miranda and Khrob Edmonds and screenwriter Kathryn Lefroy ahead of their film’s release.
On Demand Fund returns in 2026-27
Screenwest will be consulting with the sector later in the year about its role in online storytelling.
Screenwest launches $2M Matched Scripted TV Production Fund to prioritise WA creatives and stories
The new one-off matched grant initiative will provide up to $2,000,000 production funding for scripted television series that will be made in Western Australia.
Scripted Development Funding caps increased
Screenwest has increased its Scripted Development Funding caps, reflecting industry feedback and the evolving needs of the local sector.
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