Production Funding
Our production funding programs are open to eligible Western Australian, Australian and international production companies looking to produce scripted and documentary projects in Western Australia.
These programs are designed to promote Western Australian stories, talent, culture and Country to national and international audiences; support opportunities for local industry practitioners; develop and grow the Western Australian Screen Industry; and drive economic and social benefits for Western Australia.
Open
Western Australian Screen Fund
WASF provides funding through two stages:
- Stage 1: Regional Scouting and Community Liaison Assistance (Stage 1 up to $10,000 AUD)
- Stage 2: Production Funding (up to a maximum of $2,000,000)
All productions that receive Screenwest production funding over $100,000 are required to budget for and engage a Western Australian attachment through the Crew Attachment Program in consultation with Screenwest.
Guidelines
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal during the submission period.
Qualifying Expenditure
Regional Outputs & Outcomes (ROO) Procedure Forms – For Applications
Regional Outputs & Outcomes (ROO) Reporting Forms – For Acquittals
Required Reading
Western Australian Post, Digital and Visual Effects Rebate
Eligible applicants may apply for a discretionary rebate equivalent to 20% rebate for the first $500,000 AUD of expenditure (up to $100,000 AUD) and an additional 10% rebate for all expenditure over $500,000 AUD.
Guidelines
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal during the submission period.
Qualifying Expenditure
Required Reading
Closed
Unreal Engine Short Film Challenge
Western Australian content creators can apply for up to $50,000 in production funding to create an animated short film of up to five minutes using Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 5 software.
Epic Games will offer a series of free training sessions to any Australians interested in learning about Unreal Engine 5 from 11 April to 29 April 2022. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to participate. Further details can be found here.
The application process will be as follows:
30 March – Applications open
11 – 29 April – 3 weeks FREE Unreal Engine online training for real-time animation
9 May – Submission deadline
June – Finalists announced
July/August – One finalist per state receives $50,000 to create their short film over 8 weeks
Guidelines
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal during the submission period.
Required Reading
Documentary Production Fund
The fund provides production finance for feature length documentary films and factual series with significant marketplace attachments from traditional and online platforms and distributors.
All productions that receive Screenwest production funding over $100,000 are required to budget for and engage a Western Australian attachment through the Crew Attachment Program in consultation with Screenwest.
2021-22 Dates
First Round
Applications open
Monday, 21 June 2021
Applications close
Monday, 16 August 2021
Second round
Applications open
Monday, 25 October 2021
Applications close
Monday, 13 December 2021
Third Round
Applications open
Monday, 28 February 2022
Applications close
Tuesday, 26 April 2022
Guidelines
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal during the submission period.
Qualifying Expenditure
Required Reading
Scripted Production Fund
The fund provides production finance for feature films, telemovies and scripted series with significant marketplace attachments from traditional and new distribution platforms (with significant audience share).
All productions that receive Screenwest production funding over $100,000 are required to budget for and engage a Western Australian through the Crew Attachment Program in consultation with Screenwest.
2021-22 Dates
First Round
Applications open
Monday, 21 June 2021
Applications close
Monday, 16 August 2021
Second Round
Applications open
Monday, 25 October 2021
Applications close
Monday, 13 December 2021
Third Round
Applications open
Monday, 28 February 2022
Applications close
Tuesday, 26 April 2022
Guidelines
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal during the submission period.
Qualifying Expenditure
Required Reading
Footloose Production Fund
The fund provides production finance for feature films, telemovies and scripted series with significant marketplace attachments from traditional and new distribution platforms (with significant audience share).
All productions that receive Screenwest production funding over $100,000 are required to budget for and engage a Western Australian through the Crew Attachment Program in consultation with Screenwest.
2021-22 Dates
First Round
Applications open
Monday, 21 June 2021
Applications close
Monday, 16 August 2021
Second Round
Applications open
Monday, 25 October 2021
Applications close
Monday, 13 December 2021
Third Round
Applications open
Monday, 28 February 2022
Applications close
Monday, 28 March 2022
Guidelines
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal during the submission period.
Qualifying Expenditure
Required Reading
West Coast Visions
Guidelines
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal during the submission period.