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Outback Crystal Hunters returns for new season, unearthing treasure in Western Australia’s rugged terrain
A new generation of crystal hunters seeking fortune will make their Australian debut…
New $5 million fund to boost screen capacity now open
Applications are open for a stake in the $5 million Screen Capacity Building Fund.
Production Assistant Attachment opportunity on upcoming Documentary Series
Paid Production Assistant Attachment opportunity available for a WA screen practitioner.
West Coast Visions thriller PROCLIVITAS makes world premiere at SXSW Sydney, ahead of theatrical release in 2026
PROCLIVITAS will make its world premiere at SXSW Sydney in October, ahead of its theatrical release in February next year.
Hit television series Mystery Road delivers $25 million boost to Western Australia across its four seasons
The ABC’s widely successful Mystery Road television juggernaut has proven a windfall…
Archive Coordinator Attachment opportunity on upcoming Documentary
Screenwest is pleased to announce a paid Archive Coordinator Attachment is available for a WA screen practitioner through the Screenwest BTL Crew Capacity Program on an upcoming Documentary based in Perth.
Edit Assistant Attachment opportunity on upcoming Documentary Series
Screenwest is pleased to announce a paid Edit Assistant Attachment is available for a WA screen practitioner through the BTL Crew Capacity Program on an upcoming Documentary Series based in Perth.
$2 million Matched Scripted TV Production Fund relaunched for 2025-26
Screenwest is pleased to announce that the Matched Scripted TV Production Fund has been updated and is again open for applications.
Your home may be your castle, but could it be a film set?
Screenwest is calling for new suggestions of residential properties for its online locations gallery as location scouts seek out exciting new spots for upcoming film projects.
Spotlight on Jub Clerc
First Nations Writer-Director Jub Clerc is relishing in a full circle moment…
First Nations Truth-Telling Documentary Initiative 2025 – Concept Development Funding now open
This initiative is for Western Australian First Nations creative teams with original short VR documentary ideas.
Elevate 2025 open for applications
Short form production initiative Elevate is now open for applications.
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Image credit: Cast and crew of Blueback on location in Bremer Bay, Western Australia © David Dare Parker