Skills & Business Support
Our skills and business support programs are special initiatives designed to support the capability and capacity building of Western Australian crews, creatives and companies in order to grow and create a more sustainable WA screen industry.
Open
Professional Development - Placements
Guidelines
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal during the submission period.
Required Reading
Closed
Crew Attachment Program - Art Department Attachment opportunity on upcoming TV series 'Scrublands Season 2'
The Screenwest Crew Attachment Program aims to provide on the job experience for Western Australian screen practitioners who are interested in furthering their career and skills, by shadowing an experienced industry professional on a professional production shooting in Western Australia.
The program is designed to address skills gaps that exist (or emerge over time) and are identified as being of the highest priority within Western Australia’s professional below-the-line crew base.
Once the attachment opportunities have been mutually agreed upon by Producer and Screenwest there will be a public call out for applications through Screenwest’s newsletter and social media channels.
Guidelines
10 week Art Department Attachment opportunity on upcoming TV series Scrublands Season 2, based in Perth and the South West.
Applications open: Thursday, 4 April 2024
Applications close: Thursday, 18 April 2024 at 5:00pm AWST
Expected start date: Monday, 6 May 2024
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal during the submission period.
Acquittal Forms
Only for applications not submitted through SmartyGrants
Required Reading
Crew Attachment Program - Two Edit Assistant Attachment opportunities on upcoming documentary series
The Screenwest Crew Attachment Program aims to provide on the job experience for Western Australian screen practitioners who are interested in furthering their career and skills, by shadowing an experienced industry professional on a professional production shooting in Western Australia.
The program is designed to address skills gaps that exist (or emerge over time) and are identified as being of the highest priority within Western Australia’s professional below-the-line crew base.
Once the attachment opportunities have been mutually agreed upon by Producer and Screenwest there will be a public call out for applications through Screenwest’s newsletter and social media channels.
Guidelines
Two Edit Assistant Attachment opportunities on an upcoming documentary series, based in Perth.
Applications open: Friday, 1 March 2024
Applications close: Monday, 18 March 2024 at 5:00pm AWST
Expected start date: Monday, 8 April 2024 (Attachment #1) / Monday, 20 May (Attachment #2)
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal during the submission period.
Acquittal Forms
Only for applications not submitted through SmartyGrants
Required Reading
Crew Attachment Program - Two attachment opportunities on upcoming documentary series
The Screenwest Crew Attachment Program aims to provide on the job experience for Western Australian screen practitioners who are interested in furthering their career and skills, by shadowing an experienced industry professional on a professional production shooting in Western Australia.
The program is designed to address skills gaps that exist (or emerge over time) and are identified as being of the highest priority within Western Australia’s professional below-the-line crew base.
Once the attachment opportunities have been mutually agreed upon by Producer and Screenwest there will be a public call out for applications through Screenwest’s newsletter and social media channels.
Guidelines
10 week 1st Assistant Editor Attachment opportunity & 10 week Production Assistant Attachment opportunity on an upcoming documentary series, based in Perth.
Applications open: Tuesday, 30 January 2024
Applications close: Monday, 19 February 2024 at 5:00pm AWST
Expected start date: Monday, 11 March 2024 (Production Assistant Attachment) / Monday, 22 April (1st Assistant Editor Attachment)
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal during the submission period.
Acquittal Forms
Only for applications not submitted through SmartyGrants