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‘Invisible Boys’ selected as successful recipient of Stan and Screenwest Development Initiative
The series, based on the award-winning novel by Holden Sheppard, has received $20,000 in development funding.
‘Girl Like You’ set to premiere on ABC this Sunday 7 November
A debut feature documentary that follows the extraordinary love story of a couple faced with the question ‘Could your love transcend gender?’
*SOLD OUT* WA Screen Industry End of Year Celebration 2021
Screenwest invites you to come along and celebrate the last 12 months of the Western Australian screen industry and be the first to hear exciting announcements including the recipient of the 2021 Brian Beaton Award.
Callout for WA Filming Locations
Whether it’s architecture and landscapes that can double for cities around the world or somewhere unique that has never been seen on screen before – we want to see them.
Production wraps on ‘Filming Our Future’
The disability-led short documentary series will explore the way sports and physical activities can drive inclusion and community cohesion.
Virtual Reality Animated Series ‘Lustration VR’ greenlit for production
The groundbreaking VR series is being produced by a talented creative team including rising WA producer, Taryne Laffar of PiNK PEPPER.
WA dynamic duo Ben Young and Michael McDermott kick off filming in Atlanta
The WA filmmaking team speak to us direct from the set of their new US thriller, ‘Where All Light Tends to Go’.
The City of Busselton is officially Film Friendly
The city has been accredited as officially Film Friendly following their successful partnership with feature film, Go!
Scripted, Documentary and Footloose Production Funding Rounds Now Open
Applications are open for Scripted, Documentary and Footloose Production Funding, closing Monday, 13 December 2021 at 5:00pm AWST.
Envelope Audio selected to produce Audible Original podcast series, ‘The Missed’
Envelope Audio is the successful recipient of the SoundWAves – Audio Production and Post-Production Initiative, supported by Audible and Screenwest.
Mystery Road: Origin Kicks off Filming in Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Mystery Road: Origin will delve into the early years of fan favourite Detective Jay Swan with proud Nyikina man Mark Coles Smith cast as Young Jay in Season 3 of the acclaimed series.
Albany is officially Film Friendly
Already a sought-after filming destination, the City of Albany in Western Australia’s Great Southern region is now officially Film Friendly.
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Image credit: Cast and crew of Blueback on location in Bremer Bay, Western Australia © David Dare Parker