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10 Screenwest-supported games to be showcased at Pixel Expo 2026
WA’s biggest games and animation expo is this month! Check out Pixel Expo on 15-16 August at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre and enjoy exhibits from the top gaming and animation companies from Western Australia and around the world.
“All the heat is here” Two Birds in Conversation
The producers and directors behind the Stan Original Series, Two Birds, joined us for an insightful conversation.
In Conversation – Two Birds
In Conversation with the producers and directors behind the Stan Original Series, Two Birds.
In Conversation with ABC Kids and ACTF
This webinar will connect local filmmakers with the ABC and the ACTF, offering valuable insight into the world of children’s content.
Screenwest supported workshops
We’re proud to support two new professional development workshops for local practitioners…
In Conversation with the producers of Breakers, Black Mirror and Baby Reindeer
Spend an afternoon with Breakers executive producers Gavin O’Grady and Wim De Greef, and producer Nick Pitt.
Registrations open for Screen Careers’ Freelancer Leadership & Management Workshop
Supported through Screenwest’s Industry Development – Workshops and Masterclasses Fund, the one-day March workshop is designed for mid-career and established Western Australian freelancers.
Screenwest supports eight workshops for WA screen practitioners
Supported through the Industry Development – Workshops and Masterclasses Fund, the eight workshops will run throughout 2025 and kick off next month with The Feisty Producer’s Toolkit Masterclass Series.
Feature Navigator is back
This scripted feature film development initiative is for writers, directors and/or producers at any career level with feature film concepts that can be made in WA. Up to six WA teams and/or individuals will be selected to participate in workshops with leading industry feature film creatives. Applications close Monday, 13 January 2025 at 5:00pm AWST.
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.
‘WA Reflections’ short documentary initiative returns for a third year
The State Library of Western Australia and Screenwest are offering up to $25,000 production funding for up to four early to mid-career filmmaking teams to produce a short documentary film. Interested applicants are invited to attend an archive storytelling workshop on Saturday, 30 November 2024.
*SOLD OUT* INVITATION – WA Screen Industry 2024 End of Year Celebration
Screenwest invites you to come along and celebrate the last 12 months of the Western Australian screen industry, with our annual end of year celebration taking place at Perth City Farm on Thursday, 5 December.
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Image credit: Cast and crew of Blueback on location in Bremer Bay, Western Australia © David Dare Parker