Latest News
See the latest news from Screenwest and the Western Australian Screen Industry.
Applications open for travel funding to attend GDC 2025
Screenwest has opened a competitive travel round to support WA games studios and developers attending the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2025, taking place in San Francisco from 17-21 March. Applications close Monday, 13 January 2025 at 5:00PM AWST.
Screenwest 2024-25 holiday office closure and payment schedule
The Screenwest office will close from 5:00pm AWST on Friday, 20 December 2024 and reopen at 9:00am AWST on Thursday, 2 January 2025.
Screenwest welcomes ‘Mystery Road: Origin’ back to Western Australia for season two
Currently filming in Western Australia’s South West region, the second season of the critically-acclaimed and award-winning ABC series continues to delve into the early years of Detective Jay Swan.
Screenwest and NITV join forces on ‘Big Backyard Quiz’ to grow the WA First Nations screen sector
The 10-part cheeky quiz show will inject a flurry of excitement and economic activity into Perth in early 2025. Thanks to Screenwest’s support, NITV will be offering a select number of guaranteed roles for Western Australian First Nations crew members.
Screenwest launches the Targeted Industry Capacity Building Program
The program is designed to fill industry capacity gaps in longform scripted drama to better service growing production levels in the State. The program calls for bold ideas to increase the capacity in unit, lighting, gripping/rigging and catering. Applications close Thursday, 6 February 2025 at 5:00pm AWST.
Expressions of Interest open for an Executive Producer for WA Reflections
Screenwest invites expressions of interest from experienced Western Australian producers and production companies interested in executive producing the new round of WA Reflections documentary projects.
Updated Documentary Production guidelines announced
Screenwest has updated its Documentary Production Fund guidelines to support the evolving needs of the local sector. The first funding round under the updated guidelines is now open for applications, closing Monday, 2 December 2024 at 5:00pm AWST.
Screenwest doubles down on local talent and local stories with a quarter of a million dollars increase to West Coast Visions
As of 2025, Screenwest’s West Coast Visions funding will increase to $1 million, thanks to ongoing support from Lotterywest and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.
Applications open for new Workforce Capacity Program – Documentary
This fund supports Western Australia documentary production companies who offer paid on the job training opportunities to local screen practitioners. Screenwest is offering companies up to $50,000 in this one-off initiative to boost workforce capacity in the sector. Applications close Monday, 4 November 2024 at 5:00pm AWST.
Screenwest launches a new Industry Development Fund for Workshops and Masterclasses
The fund supports the delivery of professional skills development opportunities for Western Australian screen practitioners. Applicants can receive funding for courses, workshops and/or masterclasses that address identified industry skills gaps. Applications close Monday, 18 November 2024 at 5:00pm AWST.
Updated Scripted Production and Footloose guidelines announced
Screenwest has updated its Scripted Production and Footloose guidelines based on industry feedback and the evolving needs of the local sector. Screenwest is inviting scripted practitioners to a Q&A webinar on 11 October, giving WA creatives the opportunity to learn about the revisions to the guidelines.
Nine digital games supported for the pre-production phase of development
Applications are now open for a new round of pre-production and post-production funding, closing Monday, 11 November 2024 at 5:00pm AWST.
Get the latest
What’s happening in Western Australia?
Find out the latest news about Screenwest supported projects, achievements by WA creatives, what’s filming in Western Australia, upcoming events, and opportunities for you to watch and support WA projects!
Image credit: Cast and crew of Blueback on location in Bremer Bay, Western Australia © David Dare Parker