Development Funding
Our development funding programs support Western Australian writers, directors, and producers to develop scripted and documentary projects.
These programs are designed to advance projects featuring strong Western Australian stories, content and voices so they can seek further investment or market interest and move towards being production ready.
Open
ABC Factual Formats Initiative
This initiative seeks to co-develop up to three ideas, with the opportunity for at least one project to go into production in late 2022 – early 2023.
The ideas for this initiative will need to consider the following:
- It can be single location, field, ob doc or a hybrid format.
- It is a returnable format, comprised of between 4-6 episodes.
- It can be host or non-host led.
- Audience = broad, family co-viewing.
- Tone = enriching, purposeful and heartfelt, that uses warmth and loveable characters to connect
across generations. - That they meet Screenwest Terms of Trade.
The successful series will premiere on ABC TV and ABC iview in 2023.
Guidelines
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal during the submission period.
Acquittal Form
For projects funded prior to 2020-21 financial year only
Required Reading
Matched Development Investment Fund
The applicant must provide a suitable letter of commitment from the broadcaster or distributor and an appropriate development plan and budget.
Guidelines
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal during the submission period.
Acquittal Form
For projects funded prior to 2020-21 financial year only
Required Reading
Emergency Development Investment Fund
Guidelines
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal during the submission period.
Acquittal Form
Required Reading
Closed
Documentary Development Investment Fund
Future round dates for the 2021-22 financial year are to be announced soon.
2021-22 Dates
First Round
Applications open: Thursday, 8 July 2021
Applications close: Monday, 6 September 2021
Second Round
Applications open: Monday, 20 December 2021
Applications close: Monday, 28 March 2022
Guidelines
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal during the submission period.
Acquittal Form
For projects funded prior to 2020-21 financial year only
Required Reading
Scripted Development Investment Fund
Successful applicants will work toward delivering quality, distinctive projects that can reach their target audience and attract further investment and/or market interest.
This two-stage fund will offer two intakes per financial year, subject to funding availability.
2021-22 Dates
First Round
Applications open: Wednesday, 5 August 2021
Applications close: Monday, 20 September 2021
Second Round
Applications open: Monday, 20 December 2021
Applications close: Monday, 21 February 2022
Guidelines
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal during the submission period.
Acquittal Form
For projects funded prior to 2020-21 financial year only