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Friday, 4 October 2024

Screenwest doubles down on local talent and local stories with a quarter of a million dollars increase to West Coast Visions

As of 2025, Screenwest’s West Coast Visions funding will increase to $1 million, thanks to ongoing support from Lotterywest and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.

Friday, 4 October 2024

Applications open for new Workforce Capacity Program – Documentary

This fund supports Western Australia documentary production companies who offer paid on the job training opportunities to local screen practitioners. Screenwest is offering companies up to $50,000 in this one-off initiative to boost workforce capacity in the sector. Applications close Monday, 4 November 2024 at 5:00pm AWST.

Friday, 4 October 2024

Screenwest launches a new Industry Development Fund for Workshops and Masterclasses

The fund supports the delivery of professional skills development opportunities for Western Australian screen practitioners. Applicants can receive funding for courses, workshops and/or masterclasses that address identified industry skills gaps. Applications close Monday, 18 November 2024 at 5:00pm AWST.

Friday, 4 October 2024

Updated Scripted Production and Footloose guidelines announced

Screenwest has updated its Scripted Production and Footloose guidelines based on industry feedback and the evolving needs of the local sector. Screenwest is inviting scripted practitioners to a Q&A webinar on 11 October, giving WA creatives the opportunity to learn about the revisions to the guidelines.

Thursday, 3 October 2024

Applications open for travel funding to attend Film Bazaar at International Film Festival of India 2024

Screenwest has opened a competitive travel round to support WA screen producers attending Film Bazaar at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), taking place in Goa, India from 20 – 24 November 2024. Applications close Monday, 21 October at 5:00pm AWST.

Thursday, 26 September 2024

Applications open for travel funding to attend the Australian International Movie Convention (AIMC) 2024

Screenwest has opened a competitive travel round to support WA screen producers attending the Australian International Movie Convention (AIMC) 2024 on the Gold Coast from 28 October – 1 November. Applications close Monday, 7 October at 5:00pm AWST.

Friday, 13 September 2024

Social impact documentary ‘Hard As Puck’ receives 2024 Brian Beaton Award

The highly regarded Brian Beaton Award recognises the valuable contribution esteemed late documentary producer Brian Beaton made to the WA screen industry. Produced by Chanel Bowen in her feature debut, Hard As Puck is set to follow an oddball team of Western Australian para-ice hockey players vying for a place on the national team.

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