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Applications Open for Documentary Development Funding
Screenwest has opened applications for Documentary Development Investment Funding. Applications close Monday, 6 September 2021 at 5:00pm AWST.
Screenwest Seeks Funding Team Assistant
Screenwest is seeking an enthusiastic Funding Team Assistant on a 12 month contract to support our busy team.
Screen Australia Scripted Development Virtual Check In – Hosted by Screenwest
Screenwest will be hosting a special virtual webinar and Q&A with the Screen Australia Scripted Development team on Monday 19 July at 2pm.
Red Dirt Riders premieres on ABC ME and ABC iview from 5 July 2021
Red Dirt Riders will premiere on ABC ME and ABC iview on Monday, 5 July 2021 from 4:30pm.
Screenwest Farewells Franziska Wagenfeld
Screenwest will farewell Development & Production Executive Franziska Wagenfeld at the end of June 2021 after an incredible three-year term.
WA Screen Industry Shines with Six Nominations and Two Wins at the Western Australian of the Year Awards
Julia Redwood and Karla Hart were awarded Western Australian of the Year awards on Friday, 5 June 2021.
Scripted and Documentary Production Funding Rounds Now Open
Applications are open for Documentary, Scripted and Footloose, closing Monday, 16 August 2021 at 5:00pm AWST.
End of 2020-21 Financial Year Payment Schedule
The Screenwest office is finalising contracting, invoices, and payments for the end of the 2020-21 financial year.
Curious Australia: Virtual Q&A Sessions Hosted by SBS, NITV and Screen Australia
A Curious Australia: Open Invite to Chat virtual Q&A session will take place for WA practitioners on Tuesday 22 June at 11am AWST.
Field Researcher Attachment on Shipwreck Hunters Australia
A Field Researcher Attachment is available on Shipwreck Hunters Australia. Applications close Monday, 12 July 2021 at 5:00pm AWST.
Podcast: Hug the Sun – Writing and Producing Comedy with Aaron McCann and Bonnie Davies
Join us for a conversation with Bonnie Davies and Aaron McCann, two of the creatives behind comedy web series Hug the Sun.
Assistant Editor Attachment for Feature Film Avarice
A Professional Attachment opportunity is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on…
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