*Deadline Extended* Accounts Assistant Attachment on two SBS documentary series
A 24 week Accounts Assistant Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on two upcoming documentary series for SBS, produced by WA production company Artemis Media: Australia’s Sleep Revolution with Dr Michael Mosley and Every Family Has a Secret Series 4. We’re extending the application deadline to Friday, 10 February 2023 at 5:00pm AWST.
Leila George, Sam Corlett & Greta Scacchi to star in David Vincent Smith’s debut feature ‘He Ain’t Heavy’
Marking the first Screenwest-supported feature to kick off production in Western Australia this year, writer/director David Vincent Smith and producer Jess Parker were the 2021 recipients of West Coast Visions, receiving $750,000 to produce their debut feature.
Six filmmaking teams receive Elevate funding
Screenwest is pleased to announce that six WA filmmaking teams have been selected to each produce a scripted short form project through Elevate, a professional skills development initiative.
Documentary Production Fund now open
Applications are now open for the third and final round of Documentary Production Funding for the 2022-23 financial year. Applications close Monday, 1 May 2023 at 5:00pm AWST.
Applications open for travel support to attend AIDC 2023
Screenwest has opened a competitive round to provide travel support to a limited number of WA documentary filmmakers to attend AIDC in 2023. Applications close Monday, 6 February 2023 at 5.00pm AWST.
Post-Production Supervisor Attachment opportunity on upcoming documentary series
A Post-Production Supervisor Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on upcoming documentary series, to be co-produced by WA production companies Periscope Pictures and Pink Pepper. Applications close Wednesday, 1 March 2023 at 5:00pm AWST.
Feel-good documentary series ‘New Leash on Life’ greenlit for the ABC
Supported through the ABC and Screenwest’s Factual Formats Initiative, Artemis Media’s six-part documentary series follows comedian Joel Creasey and canine behaviourist Laura Vissaritis as they retrain and rehome our four-legged friends.
Digital Games Marketing with Alan Frazier
Taking place next Wednesday 18 January, WA games studios and independent developers are invited to attend a digital games marketing presentation by developer and live operations marketing specialist, Alan Frazier.
Screenwest supported in 2022-23 with $7.7M Lotterywest grant
The WA State Government has confirmed its commitment to the continued development of the screen industry in Western Australia, providing Screenwest with a $7.7 million Lotterywest grant to support the production of screen projects in WA for the 2022-23 financial year.
Applications open for Scripted Development Investment Funding
Screenwest has opened applications for the third Scripted Development Investment funding round for the 2022-23 financial year, closing Monday, 20 February 2023.
Production Coordinator Attachment opportunity on upcoming documentary series
A Production Coordinator Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming documentary series, to be co-produced by WA production companies Periscope Pictures and Pink Pepper. Applications close Monday, 16 January 2023 at 5:00pm AWST.
Western Australian feature ‘Avarice’ hits Australian cinemas today
John V. Soto’s action thriller will have audiences on the edge of their cinema seats when it hits the big screen today, with Perth-raised Gillian Alexy starring alongside Luke Ford and a talented cast of WA actors.