Diversity & Inclusion Funding
Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs provide skills development, project funding and pathway opportunities to help foster a local screen industry that better reflects the overall diversity of Western Australia’s diverse population.
Screenwest is dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture to promote diversity and eliminate discrimination within its own workplace and the wider screen industry.
These programs and guides have been designed to identify and break down the barriers to entry that have led to underrepresentation of diverse Western Australians in the screen industry.
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Diversity and Inclusion Fund - Access
Diversity & Inclusion – Access
This stream accepts applications anytime throughout the year for Western Australian Production Companies to provide attachment opportunities and/or to assist with physical accessibility to professional productions for underrepresented Western Australians, within the identified focus areas. Individual practitioners may apply, or a Production Company may apply on behalf of the practitioner.
- Screenwest funded productions will be prioritised, along with proposals that may lead to ongoing opportunities and/or employment.
- Given the demand on funds, Screenwest will likely only be able to support a select number of opportunities per year.
You can apply for:
- Up to $10,000 per application.
- These funds may be used for Attachment opportunities, or for specific accessibility costs on a production.
Timeline
Applications open all year.
Guidelines
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal during the submission period.
Required Reading
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Diversity and Inclusion Fund - General
This stream accepts applications for screen industry activities and/or projects from practitioners from the identified focus areas below, with the broader aim of increasing diverse representation.
- CaLD
- Disability
- LGBTQIA+; and
- Intersectionalities of any of the above groups
There will be up to three rounds per financial year, focused on these identified communities, subject to funding availability.
Rounds will be announced as and when best suits the direction and purpose of the organisation.
You can apply for:
- Up to $20,000 per application.
- These funds may be used for either projects or activities.
Timeline
Applications open: Monday, 28 February 2022
Applications close: Monday, 11 April 2022
Guidelines
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal during the submission period.