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Digital Games Business Accelerator open for applications
The fund assists Western Australian digital games practitioners’ business development and skills capacity building. Applications close Monday, 13 April at 5pm AWST.
Updates to Western Australian Regional Screen Fund guidelines and application process
Producers are encouraged to read the updated guidelines and then contact Screenwest if interested in applying.
Producer’s Assistant attachment on upcoming feature documentary
A paid Producer’s Assistant six-week attachment is available for a WA screen practitioner through the Screenwest BTL Crew Capacity Program.
Whale Shark Jack official trailer drops today
The joyous, fun-filled family feature from Western Australian directors Miranda Edmonds and Khrob Edmonds, and writer Kathryn Lefroy will premiere on Stan this Easter on 2 April.
ABC backs new Western Australian crime drama from Tasma Walton
Pilli Sisters PI will be a co-production between Lingo Pictures, Third Act Stories and Meeniyan Stories, and is planned to be filmed on location across Western Australia.
Edit Assistant Attachment on Documentary Series
A paid edit assistant six-week attachment is available for a WA screen practitioner thought the Screenwest BTL Crew Capacity Program.
Impressive line-up of actors head down south to join the cast of Netflix series, Breakers
An impressive line-up of actors has joined lead Antony Starr in Netflix series, Breakers, currently filming in the South West of Western Australia.
Zak Hilditch debuts We Bury the Dead in cinemas tonight
Screenwest caught up with Western Australian writer/director Zak Hilditch to ask him 10 questions ahead of his film’s Australian and New Zealand theatrical release.
Scripted Company Development Fund launches today
Screenwest is offering up to $100,000 per year for two years to enable WA scripted production companies to employ a mid-career WA-based ATL practitioner to develop and acquire WA IP for future scripted projects.
Social impact documentary Songlines receives Brian Beaton Award
The gripping feature documentary from Quentin Curzon, Kelly Warden and Raelene Cooper will receive a funding grant of up to $20,000 and mentor support, in honour of esteemed late documentary producer Brian Beaton.
Jamey Claffey receives Bill Warnock Talent Accelerator
Jamey will receive up to $100,000 to develop her professional writing skills and screen projects over 12 months.
Kara Pisconeri receives Producer Talent Accelerator
Kara will receive up to $100,000 to invest in her professional development and slate of projects over the next 12 months.
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Image credit: Cast and crew of Blueback on location in Bremer Bay, Western Australia © David Dare Parker