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Location Assistant Attachment opportunity on upcoming feature film
A paid Location Assistant Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming feature film, to be produced by Ambience Entertainment. Applications close Tuesday, 30 July 2024 at 5:00pm AWST.
Assistant Producer Attachment opportunity on upcoming documentary series
A paid Assistant Producer Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming documentary series, to be produced by Prospero Productions. Applications close Monday, 29 July 2024 at 5:00pm AWST.
WA Disney+ Original ‘Shipwreck Hunters Australia’ back on the water for Season 2
Produced by VAM Media, Terra Australis Productions and Barking Mad Productions, the second instalment of the hit Disney+ documentary series sees the Shipwreck Hunters team returning to uncover new stories of incredible survivals and devastating tragedies along Western Australia’s ruggedly beautiful ‘Treasure Coast’.
Production on First Nations comedy series Warm Props wraps in Broome, Western Australia
Developed and produced through SBS, NITV and Screen Australia’s Digital Originals initiative, the series is created by award-winning First Nations director Jub Clerc and based on her personal experiences as an Extras Casting Director, writer, director and actor in theatre, film & TV.
Heartwarming WA family film RUNT competing for CinefestOZ’s $100K Film Prize ahead of 19 September release
Based on Craig Silvey’s best-selling novel and starring Jai Courtney, Celeste Barber and Lily LaTorre, RUNT is in the running for CinefestOZ’s coveted annual film prize alongside Australian feature films Memoir of a Snail, Audrey and The Moogai.
Maggie Beer’s Big Mission premieres on ABC and iview
Australian food icon, Maggie Beer, leads an ambitious world-first social experiment to transform the meals and dining experience at an aged care home in Artemis Media’s new three-part documentary series.
Expressions of Interest open for a spot in AFTRS Assistant Director Fundamentals course
Screenwest and AFTRS are pleased to offer one WA screen practitioner a complimentary spot in the upcoming Perth AFTRS Assistant Director Fundamentals course, which will provide practitioners with an understanding of Assistant Directing and the opportunity to meet other industry professionals. Expressions of interest close Thursday, 11 July at 5:00pm AWST.
Applications open for travel funding to attend Melbourne International Games Week 2024
Screenwest has opened a competitive travel round for Melbourne International Games Week 2024, taking place in Victoria in October. Applications close Monday, 5 August at 5:00pm AWST.
Two attachment opportunities on upcoming VR series
A paid Production Manager Attachment and paid 360 VR Post-Production Attachment are available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming VR series, to be produced by WA production company White Spark Pictures. Applications close Monday, 22 July 2024 at 5:00pm AWST.
Production Assistant Attachment opportunity on documentary series ‘Aussie Gold Hunters Season 10’
A paid Production Assistant Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on season 10 of Aussie Gold Hunters, to be produced by Electric Pictures. Applications close Thursday, 20 June 2024 at 5:00pm AWST.
‘The Twelve’ Season 2 premiering 11 July on Binge
Starring Sam Neill and Frances O’Connor, Season 2 of the award-winning Binge Original series was filmed in Perth and WA’s Wheatbelt region, supported by Screenwest and the WA Production Attraction Incentive.
‘Kid Snow’ opening Revelation Perth International Film Festival on 3 July
Filmed in Perth and Kalgoorlie, Paul Goldman’s 1970s-set feature will make its Western Australian premiere at the festival’s 27th edition, which will take place from 3-14 July.
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Image credit: Cast and crew of Blueback on location in Bremer Bay, Western Australia © David Dare Parker