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Five WA Reflections short documentaries launching online today
The State Library of Western Australia and Screenwest’s joint initiative has produced five new documentaries based around stories from the State Library collections, with public screenings taking place between now and the end of the year.
Western Australian digital game ‘PLONG’ released on PC today
Supported through Screenwest’s Digital Games Production Fund, the brick-breaking arcade game sees its players travel back in time to 1998 and play as a runaway virus.
Screenwest welcomes Melissa Hayward as Documentary Executive
Melissa will bring extensive documentary filmmaking experience to the role, with Screenwest also farewelling outgoing Documentary Executive Paul Williams.
Screenwest Digital Games Evening + IGEA’s ‘Australia Plays 2023’
Special industry guests Alec Shea and Mauro Fiore are heading to Perth this month to meet WA games studios and developers at a presentation and networking event on 15 August, with IGEA inviting Western Australians to the launch of ‘Australia Plays 2023’ on 16 August.
Regional WA dramedy ‘Homespun’ now streaming on Stan
Filmed in the Great Southern town of Kojonup, writer/producer/actor Bec Bignell’s regional feature follows a dynamic duo determined to change the narrative about life in the bush.
Screenwest welcomes new Board Members Anni Browning and Annie Fogarty AM
Screenwest is delighted to announce the appointments of Anni Browning and Annie Fogarty to the Screenwest Board of Directors.
Pixel Expo: Level 2 kicks off tomorrow
Experience the latest and greatest in gaming and animation technology, meet local developers and play video game tournaments at the two-day expo, taking place this weekend at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Junior Post-Production Coordinator Attachment Opportunity on upcoming documentary series
A paid Junior Post-Production Coordinator Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming documentary series, based in Perth. Applications close Monday, 21 August 2023 at 5:00pm AWST.
Miley Tunnecliffe and Kate Separovich’s debut feature film ‘PROCLIVITAS’ lands West Coast Visions 2023
Miley Tunnecliffe and Kate Separovich’s supernatural horror has been selected as the 2023 recipient of Screenwest’s highly coveted West Coast Visions initiative. Proclivitas will receive $1,250,000 production funding, thanks to Screenwest’s new partnership with Screen Australia who have committed $500,000 in equity to the initiative annually.
IAGC Industry Town Hall Meeting – 26 July 2023
The Screenwest IAGC invites members of the Western Australian Screen Industry to a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, 26 July 2023.
Games! Games! Games! Applications open for three digital games funding rounds
Screenwest has launched a brand new Business Accelerator Fund and opened travel applications for Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP), as well as opening a new round of Digital Games Production Funding.
‘Devil’s Peak’ set to open Revelation Perth International Film Festival next week
Post-produced in Western Australia, Ben Young’s US feature – starring Billy Bob Thornton, Robin Wright and Hopper Penn – will make its Australian premiere as it heads up an exciting international festival lineup for 2023.
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Image credit: Cast and crew of Blueback on location in Bremer Bay, Western Australia © David Dare Parker