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The Surfer starring Nicolas Cage selected for Cannes
Filmed entirely in Western Australia, the psychological thriller will make its world premiere at the 77th edition of the Festival de Cannes in May.
Groundbreaking NITV documentary series ‘Our Law’ expands across Australia from Thursday 9 May
The Western Australian documentary series, produced by PiNK PEPPER and Periscope Pictures, has expanded nationwide for its second season as it continues to explore the relationship between police and First Nations peoples.
Brand new documentary series ‘Outback Crystal Hunters’ greenlit for production in Western Australia
Produced by Prospero Productions, the eight-part WA documentary series is set to premiere on 7MATE and Discovery+ later this year and will see a new generation of fearless Australian treasure hunters on a quest to unearth some of the world’s rarest and ancient crystals.
Reminder – Overdue Funding Acquittals
An overdue funding acquittal can impact your eligibility to apply for further Screenwest funding and action may be taken to recover the grant/investment. If you have an overdue acquittal, it is important to acquit immediately or request a possible extension to the due date.
WA producer Alzbeta Rekosh selected for skills development opportunity with Odin’s Eye Entertainment at Cannes
Working with international sales agent, distributor and production company Odin’s Eye Entertainment, the opportunity enables Alzbeta to gain hands-on experience at market events while liaising with filmmakers, distributors, sales agents and press on a global scale.
Art Department Attachment opportunity on TV series ‘Scrublands Season 2’
A paid Art Department Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on upcoming TV series Scrublands Season 2. Applications close Thursday, 18 April 2024 at 5:00pm AWST.
Screenwest wants YOU to join the WA screen industry
Screenwest has partnered with Screen Careers to bring two crew skills development workshops to Perth. Set Educated and the Location Manager Intensive are designed to equip you with the contacts and know how needed to either change departments or take that first leap into show business.
Stars walk the blue carpet in Perth at an exclusive preview screening of Population 11
Stars Ben Feldman (Superstore, Mad Men [Emmy® nominee], Silicon Valley) and Perry Mooney (Gold Diggers, Troppo) joined cast, creatives, crew and Western Australian screen industry guests for a preview screening of the brand new Stan Original Series, which is the first premium scripted series from a major streaming platform produced in WA.
Stan Original Series ‘Scrublands’ heading to Western Australia for second season
After producing the first season in Victoria, award-winning production company Easy Tiger have joined forces with WA producer, Martha Coleman and WA director, Ben Young to produce the second season in WA, with major production investment from Screenwest, Lotterywest and the Western Australian Regional Screen Fund.
First look at raw and powerful LGBTQIA+ Stan Original Series Invisible Boys currently filming in Geraldton, Western Australia
Created, directed and produced by Logie and AACTA award-winner Nicholas Verso, together with WA producer, Tania Chambers and based on the award-winning WA novel, the Stan Original Series Invisible Boys showcases emerging Australian talent Joseph Zada, Aydan Calafiore, Zach Blampied and Joe Klocek, alongside Pia Miranda and David Lyons.
Production underway on ‘Kangaroo Beach’ Season 3 in Western Australia as 10-year-old WA actor Blake Stevens joins the cast as the new voice of Pounce
WA production company, Siamese is currently working with a number of WA concept designers, editors, sound designers and voice actors to bring the new season to life, which will feature a brand-new location inspired by the Western Australian landscape.
Two Edit Assistant Attachment opportunities on upcoming documentary series
Two paid Edit Assistant Attachments are available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming documentary series, to be produced by Prospero Productions. Applications close Monday, 18 March 2024 at 5:00pm AWST.
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Image credit: Cast and crew of Blueback on location in Bremer Bay, Western Australia © David Dare Parker