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Cameras rolling on Big Backyard Quiz in Western Australia
Hosted by Narelda Jacobs OAM and Steven Oliver, the 10-part cheeky quiz show is full of games and quiz rounds exploring the history and culture of Australia. NITV is inviting members of the public to be part of the Big Backyard Quiz Perth studio audience over the next week.

Screenwest launches $2M Matched Scripted TV Production Fund to prioritise WA creatives and stories
The new one-off matched grant initiative will provide up to $2,000,000 production funding for scripted television series that will be made in Western Australia.

Scripted Development Funding caps increased
Screenwest has increased its Scripted Development Funding caps, reflecting industry feedback and the evolving needs of the local sector.

Five filmmaking teams receive short film production funding through Elevate
Screenwest is pleased to announce that five Western Australian filmmaking teams have been selected to produce their scripted short film projects through Elevate.

Kangaroo Beach Season 3 now streaming on ABC iview
Co-produced by WA production company Siamese, the 26-part series sees junior lifeguard cadets Pounce, Gemma, Neville, and Frizzy back for another high-energy summer.

Screenwest launches new Film Friendly Western Australia resources and workshops for 2025
Screenwest’s new Film Friendly Western Australia resources and free workshops for local government authorities are set to further establish Western Australia as a film friendly state.

WA Made Film Festival 2025 kicking off this month
Running from 21 February to 2 March in Perth, the festival’s 2025 program includes 115 short films, feature films, documentaries and smartphone films, as well as industry panels, webinars, masterclasses and more. Tickets are selling fast!

Screenwest supports eight workshops for WA screen practitioners
Supported through the Industry Development – Workshops and Masterclasses Fund, the eight workshops will run throughout 2025 and kick off next month with The Feisty Producer’s Toolkit Masterclass Series.

Screenwest Welcomes New Board Member Emma Drummond
Screenwest is delighted to announce the appointment of Emma Drummond to the Screenwest Board of Directors.

Applications open for travel funding to attend Screen Forever 2025
Screenwest has opened a competitive travel round for Screen Forever 2025, taking place in Queensland from 6 – 8 May 2025. Applications close Monday, 10 March 2025 at 5:00PM AWST.

Applications open for travel funding to attend Marché du Film 2025 in Cannes
Screenwest has opened a competitive travel round for Marché du Film 2025, taking place in Cannes from 13 – 21 May 2025. Applications close Monday, 10 March 2025 at 5:00PM AWST.

Invisible Boys OFFICIAL TRAILER drops today
Filmed in Perth and Geraldton, the 10-part Western Australian LGBTQIA+ series will premiere Thursday, 13 February on Stan.
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Image credit: Cast and crew of Blueback on location in Bremer Bay, Western Australia © David Dare Parker