WA Screen Industry

ScreenWest works with Western Australia screen industry associations to ensure that new developments and funding initiatives best represent industry needs and new directions.

For membership details, please contact your relevant industry association:

Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS)

The ACS recognises achievement in cinematography through their annual awards and keeps members abreast of technology, new equipment and ideas through meetings, seminars and demonstrations.

ContactJim Frater, ACS WA President
Phone 0402 107 137
Emailjimfrater@iinet.net.au
Websitewww.acs.asn.au/home


Australian Directors Guild (ADG)

The ADG (formerly ASDA) is an industry association representing the interests of film and television directors, documentary filmmakers, animators and independent producers throughout Australia. The ADG has over 700 members nationally.

ContactKate Wilson, State Coordinator
Phone0401 751 005
Emailflyingfox35@hotmail.com
Websitewww.asdafilm.org.au/


Australian Writers Guild (AWG)

The AWG is a national professional association for all performance writers, that is, writers for film, television, radio, theatre, video and new media.

ContactAlan Payne, WA Coordinator
Phone 618 9201 1172
Fax618 9201 1173
Emailwa@awg.com.au
Websitewww.awg.com.au/
Address196 Oxford Street
Leederville WA


Film & Television Institute (FTI)

For over 30 years, FTI has been assisting independent screen artists through: production support, professional development short courses, Nationally Recognised Training, animation, games and puppetry development, regional touring workshops, equipment and facilities hire and screen culture and events.

ContactGraeme Sward, CEO
Phone618 9431 6700
Fax618 9335 1285
Emailfti@fti.asn.au
Websitewww.fti.asn.au/
Address92 Adelaide St, Fremantle
Western Australia


Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA)

The MEAA is the union and professional organisation which covers everyone in the media, entertainment, sports and arts industries. MEAA members include people working in television, radio, theatre, film as well as actors, dancers, photographers and much more. The MEAA website has awards and agreements for performers and film and television technicians and occupational health and safety information.

ContactNaomi McCrae, WA Industrial Organiser
Phone618 9227 7923
Fax618 9227 9016
Websitewww.alliance.org.au/
Address123 Claisebrook St
Perth WA 6000


Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA)

SPAA is the industry body that represents Australian independent film and television producers on all issues affecting the business and creative aspects of screen production.

ContactSue Taylor , State Coordinator
Phone618 9227 0420
Fax618 9328 8621
Emailproduction@taylormedia.com.au
Websitewww.spaa.org.au/


Western Australian Animation Association (WAnimate)

WAnimate is an industry association, aimed at encouraging and developing the animation entertainment and education business. It is a focal point for the growing number of professional animators and producers in Western Australia.

ContactTim Beeson
Phone0410 624 561
Emailinfo@wanimate.com
Websitewww.wanimate.org
ContactKate Vyvan, Secretary
Emailkate@vyvyan.net


Western Australian Documentary Directors Association (WADDA)

ContactPeter Du Cane
Phone618 9457 0277
Emailwildfilmaust@bigpond.com


Western Australian Screen Sound Producers (WASSP)

ContactKim Lord, Chapter Head
Phone 618 9220 2965
Emaillord.kim@abc.net.au