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Workshop registrations open for First Nations VR Truth-Telling Documentary Initiative
The compulsory online workshop is the first of three stages for the initiative. The workshop will take place on Friday, 4 October 2024, covering the methods and technology required to make short VR documentaries.
Pixel Expo: Act III kicks off 28 September in Perth
Taking place on 28 and 29 September at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, Pixel Expo showcases the latest and greatest in gaming and animation technology, featuring exhibits from top gaming and animation companies as well as up-and-coming independent developers.
WA creatives join esteemed TV producers for Screenwest’s Tele-Navigator development initiative
Screenwest brought together an impressive cohort of WA creatives and esteemed Australian TV producers Tony Ayres, Amanda Higgs and Warren Clarke over the weekend for the 2024 Tele-Navigator development initiative.
CinefestOZ 2024 kicks off this month in WA’s South West
Running from 31 August to 8 September in the beautiful South West region, the festival has released an epic 2024 program with WA films RUNT and He Ain’t Heavy screening alongside a slew of Australian features, documentaries and short films.
Expressions of Interest open for a spot in AFTRS Assistant Director Fundamentals course
Screenwest and AFTRS are pleased to offer one WA screen practitioner a complimentary spot in the upcoming Perth AFTRS Assistant Director Fundamentals course, which will provide practitioners with an understanding of Assistant Directing and the opportunity to meet other industry professionals. Expressions of interest close Thursday, 11 July at 5:00pm AWST.
‘Kid Snow’ opening Revelation Perth International Film Festival on 3 July
Filmed in Perth and Kalgoorlie, Paul Goldman’s 1970s-set feature will make its Western Australian premiere at the festival’s 27th edition, which will take place from 3-14 July.
Expression of interest: Executive Producer opportunity for Elevate 2024
Screenwest invites expressions of interest from experienced Western Australian producers and production companies interested in executive producing the Elevate 2024 projects.
SBS and NITV heading to Perth this month for ‘Meet the Broadcaster’
SBS and NITV are heading to Perth to meet Western Australian screen practitioners on Thursday, 30 May and hear one-on-one pitches on Friday, 31 May 2024.
Screenwest wants YOU to join the WA screen industry
Screenwest has partnered with Screen Careers to bring two crew skills development workshops to Perth. Set Educated and the Location Manager Intensive are designed to equip you with the contacts and know how needed to either change departments or take that first leap into show business.
Screenwest heading to Albany to meet Great Southern screen practitioners
Screenwest Development Manager, Shane McNeil, is heading to Albany in March to meet with Great Southern-based screen practitioners. Shane will be available to meet with practitioners one-on-one to discuss Screenwest’s funding opportunities.
Applications open for Production Manager Accelerator Workshop 2024
Screenwest is pleased to announce the return of the successful Production Manager Accelerator Workshop for 2024. The workshop will provide a limited number of WA practitioners with an understanding of Production Management and the mechanics of taking a production from script to screen. Applications close Thursday, 4 January at 5:00pm AWST.
Applications open for travel funding to attend AIDC 2024
Screenwest has announced a competitive travel round to provide a limited number of WA screen practitioners with funding support to attend AIDC 2024, taking place in Melbourne from 3 – 6 March. Applications close Monday, 8 January 2024 at 5:00pm AWST.
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Image credit: Cast and crew of Blueback on location in Bremer Bay, Western Australia © David Dare Parker