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
Western Australia hot desk at Charlie's in LA
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a Western Australian resident and meet the general eligibility requirements set out in the Screenwest Terms of Trade.
Request a Booking
To request a booking, contact funding@screenwest.com.au with the below:
- Email Subject: Booking Request – Charlie’s Hot Desk: [Preferred date/s of booking];
- Attach your CV (maximum two pages);
- Outline your intended usage and the dates that you want to use Charlie’s.
Screenwest will facilitate an introduction to Australians in Film (AiF). AiF will contact you regarding availability of the space and booking arrangements.
Access to Charlie’s hot desk is determined by availability and intended usage of the space.
Applicants are responsible for covering all costs related to travel to Los Angeles, ensuring they have the correct visas for their planned activities in the United States, and having appropriate travel insurance.
Required Reading
Closed
Crew Attachment Program - Production Assistant Attachment opportunity on animated TV series ‘Tales from Outer Suburbia’
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
Six week Production Assistant Attachment opportunity on animated TV series Tales From Outer Suburbia, based in Perth.
Applications open: Tuesday, 13 August 2024
Applications close: Monday, 2 September 2024 at 5:00pm AWST
Expected start date: Monday, 23 September 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 - VFX Assistant Attachment opportunity on feature film ‘Overture’
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
Six week VFX Assistant Attachment opportunity on feature film Overture, based in Perth.
Applications open: Tuesday, 20 August 2024
Applications close: Monday, 26 August 2024 at 5:00pm AWST
Expected start date: Monday, 2 September 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 - Props Graphics Attachment opportunity on upcoming scripted TV 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
Six week Props Graphics Attachment opportunity on an upcoming scripted TV series, based in Perth.
Applications open: Friday, 2 August 2024
Applications close: Tuesday, 13 August 2024 at 5:00pm AWST
Expected start date: Monday, 19 August 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