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A1.5 State Location and Crew Support Services
| Type: Investment |
| Funds Available: On application |
| Assessed: By panel |
Purpose and Scope:
ScreenWest assists with the development of quality film and television projects intended for production in Western Australia. It does so by providing financial support for well-conceived projects with market potential, which have a strong likelihood of being produced.
ScreenWest's main objective is to develop and sustain the Western Australian (local) production industry.
When a Western Australian or interstate project has obtained funding or has finalised a production commitment, ScreenWest will consider providing financial support towards a location recce and assistance for the producer to identify suitable local crew, services and facilities. Such support is limited to basic airfares and accommodation plus one to five days of location recce and production management services.
It is recommended that prospective applicants contact ScreenWest to discuss their application before applying.
Eligibility:
The producer is not required to be a Western Australian resident, however ScreenWest will give priority to projects that have a local producer as an active part of the team.
Application for State Location and Crew Support Services will be assessed on:
- The quality of the idea;
- The ability and/or track record of the writer and team;
- Market potential or interest and likely audience appeal;
- The likely chance of the project being realised in WA (e.g. in terms of budget, locations, etc);
- The participation of a local producer;
- Potential benefits to the WA industry
How to Apply:
All Development Fund applications must include:
- A completed General Application Form, including a Development Budget;
- A synopsis and information about the production, including key creatives;
- The latest draft script or full treatment;
- A clear rationale for why the project/production company should be considered for State Location and Crew Support Services, including an outline of desired locations and support.
- CVs of the project principals and, if applicable, a company profile indicating past success in producing and pre-marketing projects
Closing Dates:
Applications seeking State Location and Crew Support Services can be submitted at any time, however, applicants must contact ScreenWest prior to applying for funding.
Notification of Decisions:
Applicants seeking funding of less than $25,000 will be notified in writing of the funding decision within five business days of the Panel meeting.
Funding exceeding $25,000 will require additional approvals. Funding between $25,000 and $50,000 requires Board approval and applicants will be advised in writing of the Board's decision within five business days of the ScreenWest Board's approval.
Where funding in excess of $50,000 is sought, decisions are made by the Minister for Culture and the Arts. Applicants will be notified of the Minister's decision within five working days of notification of that decision to ScreenWest.
These guidelines must be read in conjunction with the General Guidelines.
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