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First Nations Director’s Attachment opportunity available on upcoming television series
A paid Director’s Attachment is available for a Western Australian First Nations screen practitioner through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming television series based in Perth. Applications close Monday, 10th March 2025 at 5:00pm AWST.
The Surfer OFFICIAL TRAILER drops today
Screenwest is thrilled to share the OFFICIAL TRAILER for psychological thriller The Surfer starring Academy Award® winner Nicolas Cage (Dream Scenario, Leaving Las Vegas). The film is set to hit Australian cinemas on May 15, before streaming exclusively on Stan from June 15.
Two attachment opportunities on upcoming documentary series
A paid Production Assistant Attachment and paid Assistant Editor Attachment are available through the Screenwest BTL Crew Capacity Program on an upcoming documentary series, to be produced by Periscope Pictures and Pink Pepper. Applications close Monday, 17 March 2025 at 5:00pm AWST.
Feature film Whale Shark Jack, starring Abbie Cornish, in production in Western Australia
Starring Abbie Cornish, Alyla Browne, Michael Dorman and Rachel Ward, the Stan Original Film is developed by a Western Australian creative team and set on and around the breathtaking Ningaloo Reef in WA.
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.
Cameras rolling on Big Backyard Quiz in Western Australia
Hosted by Narelda Jacobs OAM and Steven Oliver, the 10-part cheeky quiz show is full of games and quiz rounds exploring the history and culture of Australia. NITV is inviting members of the public to be part of the Big Backyard Quiz Perth studio audience over the next week.
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.
Five filmmaking teams receive short film production funding through Elevate
Screenwest is pleased to announce that five Western Australian filmmaking teams have been selected to produce their scripted short film projects through Elevate.
Kangaroo Beach Season 3 now streaming on ABC iview
Co-produced by WA production company Siamese, the 26-part series sees junior lifeguard cadets Pounce, Gemma, Neville, and Frizzy back for another high-energy summer.
Screenwest launches new Film Friendly Western Australia resources and workshops for 2025
Screenwest’s new Film Friendly Western Australia resources and free workshops for local government authorities are set to further establish Western Australia as a film friendly state.
WA Made Film Festival 2025 kicking off this month
Running from 21 February to 2 March in Perth, the festival’s 2025 program includes 115 short films, feature films, documentaries and smartphone films, as well as industry panels, webinars, masterclasses and more. Tickets are selling fast!
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Image credit: Cast and crew of Blueback on location in Bremer Bay, Western Australia © David Dare Parker