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Stan Original Documentary ‘Revealed – Renee Gracie: Fireproof’ premiering Sunday, 26 May
Led by an all-female Western Australian creative team – directors Frances Elliott and Samantha Marlowe with producer Cody Greenwood – the brand new documentary follows race car driver Renee Gracie’s unconventional success story, and examines the greater injustices faced by women in competitive sport as a whole.
Expression of interest: Executive Producer opportunity for Elevate 2024
Screenwest invites expressions of interest from experienced Western Australian producers and production companies interested in executive producing the Elevate 2024 projects.
Screenwest rolling out Elevate for 2024
Screenwest is pleased to announce that short form production initiative Elevate is being rolled out again for 2024. Elevate provides production funding for a scripted project (film or series) up to 10 minutes in length, to serve as a calling card for early to mid-career Western Australian filmmakers. Applications close Monday, 2 September 2024 at 5:00pm AWST.
Tele-Navigator development initiative relaunched
Tele-Navigator is back! The scripted television development initiative is designed for writers, directors and/or producers with television concepts that can be produced in WA, with up to six WA creative teams or individuals selected to participate in a development workshop with leading Australian TV producers. Applications close Monday, 1 July at 5:00pm AWST.
Applications open for Gamescom 2024 travel support
Screenwest has opened a competitive travel funding round for Gamescom 2024 in Germany. The round is open to WA games studios and developers. Applications close Monday, 24 June at 5:00pm AWST.
SBS and NITV heading to Perth this month for ‘Meet the Broadcaster’
SBS and NITV are heading to Perth to meet Western Australian screen practitioners on Thursday, 30 May and hear one-on-one pitches on Friday, 31 May 2024.
INVITATION – WA Screen Industry Winter Networking Drinks
Screenwest invites you to join us for winter networking drinks with WA screen industry practitioners.
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.
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Image credit: Cast and crew of Blueback on location in Bremer Bay, Western Australia © David Dare Parker