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‘Birthright’ heading into production in WA this year
Screen Australia and Screenwest have announced that writer/director Zoe Pepper’s debut feature film Birthright, produced by Cody Greenwood, is set to head into production in WA this year having now secured support from Screenwest, Screen Australia and Madman.
Five Western Australian projects selected for development through First Facts: First Nations Factual Showcase
Following a national callout, Screen Australia and Network 10 have selected eight First Nations documentary projects from across the country for development, and five of the eight projects are Western Australian – an incredible achievement!
Video Split Operator / Camera Assistant Attachment opportunity on ‘The Twelve S2’
A paid Video Split Operator / Camera Assistant Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia & Easy Tiger’s upcoming TV series The Twelve Season 2. Applications close Thursday, 20 July 2023 at 5:00pm AWST.
Applications open for travel funding to attend the AUSTRALIAN CHILDREN’S CONTENT SUMMIT
Screenwest has opened a competitive round to provide travel funding to a limited number of WA filmmakers to attend the inaugural Australian Children’s Content Summit, taking place in Coffs Harbour in late August 2023. Applications close Friday, 14 July 2023 at 5.00pm AWST.
XR:WA back for 2023 with an exciting lineup
Explore the immersive worlds of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and the digital screen industry at the annual free Conference and Expo, running 20 – 23 July at the Perth Cultural Centre.
Edit Assistant Attachment Opportunity on upcoming documentary series
A paid Edit Assistant Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming documentary series, to be produced by WA production company Electric Pictures. Applications close Friday, 14 July 2023 at 5:00pm AWST.
Season 2 of ‘The Twelve’ greenlit for production in Western Australia
The eight-part series for BINGE and Foxtel will be the biggest-ever production to film in the state and is set to be an incredible showcase for local creatives and talent, with WA’s Stevie Cruz-Martin and Ben Young leading the charge as series directors.
Heartwarming WA documentary series, ‘New Leash on Life’ premiering on ABC 4 July
Comedian Joel Creasey and dog behaviourist Laura V connect pound dogs with people in need in Artemis Media’s new series, supported through the ABC and Screenwest’s Factual Formats Initiative.
Three WA documentary projects premiering at Sydney Film Festival
NITV documentary Keeping Hope, and short ABC documentaries Babanil and Mad About Maggots are set to make their world premieres at the prestigious festival, which kicked off last night.
Four WA filmmaking teams selected to produce short documentaries for ABC Art Works
The factual stories include: an artist who uses his wheelchair as his trusty steed to conquer the modern art world, an 80-year old artist transforming her home into a mosaic masterpiece, the first female Composer in Residence at the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, and a journey into the mind of a world-renowned video artist and animator.
CREW SPOTLIGHT: ‘Sweet As’ production designer, Emma Fletcher
Western Australian production designer Emma Fletcher has worked across a wide array of local and national projects (including How to Please a Woman and Rosehaven). She chats to Screenwest about her career and her work on WA feature, Sweet As.
Extras Costume Standby Attachment on upcoming scripted television series
A paid Extras Costume Standby Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming scripted TV series based in Perth and surrounding regions. Applications close Friday, 23 June 2023 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