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Researcher Attachment opportunity on upcoming documentary series
A paid Researcher Attachment is available through the Screenwest BTL Crew Capacity Program on an upcoming documentary series, to be produced by Smashing Films. Applications close Thursday, 28 November 2024 at 5:00pm AWST.
First Nations Western Australian documentary series ‘Our Medicine’ coming to NITV and SBS in 2025
Produced by Karla Hart and Periscope Pictures’ Sam Field, Our Medicine follows First Nations professionals working on the medical frontline as they try to achieve better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and communities.
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.
‘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.
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.
VR documentary ‘The Great Kimberley Wilderness’ premiering across WA Museum sites on 23 November
Produced by award-winning Australian production company White Spark Pictures (Beyond the Milky Way, The Antarctica Experience), the new 360-degree VR documentary transports viewers to one of the most spectacular and pristine landscapes in the world.
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.
*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.
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.
Screenwest re-launches the Crew Attachment Program as the Below-the-Line Crew Capacity Program
The new Below-the-Line (BTL) Crew Capacity Program provides paid, on-the-job experience to BTL screen practitioners on professional productions made in Western Australia, with productions offering BTL Mentorship and/or Attachment opportunities.
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Image credit: Cast and crew of Blueback on location in Bremer Bay, Western Australia © David Dare Parker