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Cameras rolling on Season 3 of ‘The Twelve’ in Western Australia
Screenwest is thrilled to welcome award-winning the Binge Original drama back to WA for Season 3, now filming in Margaret River and Perth. Sam Neill will reprise his role as Brett Colby SC and the series will be once again produced by Warner Bros. International Production Australia and Easy Tiger.
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.
Expressions of Interest open for new Screenwest IAGC members
The Industry Advisory Group Committee (IAGC) is committed to constantly refreshing membership and ensuring diversity across the sector and experience levels. Expressions of Interest close Friday, 11 October at 5:00pm AWST.
Workshop registrations open for First Nations VR Truth-Telling Documentary Initiative
The compulsory online workshop is the first of three stages for the initiative. The workshop will take place on Friday, 4 October 2024, covering the methods and technology required to make short VR documentaries.
Western Australian hot desk at Charlie’s in LA
Screenwest is supporting a desk for WA practitioners at Charlie’s – the iconic creative hub, dedicated working and networking space in the heart of Hollywood in Los Angeles, thanks to our new partnership with Australians in Film.
Pixel Expo: Act III kicks off 28 September in Perth
Taking place on 28 and 29 September at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, Pixel Expo showcases the latest and greatest in gaming and animation technology, featuring exhibits from top gaming and animation companies as well as up-and-coming independent developers.
Professional Development – Placements Spotlight: Charmaine Murray
Emerging Western Australian director Charmaine Murray chats to Screenwest about her experience as a director’s attachment on Jungle Entertainment’s upcoming comedy series Good Cop Bad Cop, supported through Screenwest’s Professional Development – Placements program.
WA creatives join esteemed TV producers for Screenwest’s Tele-Navigator development initiative
Screenwest brought together an impressive cohort of WA creatives and esteemed Australian TV producers Tony Ayres, Amanda Higgs and Warren Clarke over the weekend for the 2024 Tele-Navigator development initiative.
Applications open for travel funding to attend Content London 2024
Screenwest has opened a competitive travel round to support WA screen producers attending Content London 2024 in the United Kingdom from 2-5 December. Applications close Monday, 7 October at 5:00pm AWST.
Vale Chris Pip
Screenwest is saddened to learn about the recent passing of Western Australian filmmaker, Christine (Chris) Pip.
Minister Templeman launches First Nations VR Truth-Telling Documentary Initiative in Broome, Western Australia
A special initiative designed to uncover distinctive WA First Nations voices, support their career progression and enable practitioners to explore new story-telling mediums and markets. Successful teams will be provided with up to $150,000 production funding each to produce a short VR documentary.
Expressions of Interest open for a spot in AFTRS Production Accounting Intensive
Screenwest and AFTRS are pleased to offer one WA practitioner a complimentary spot in the Perth AFTRS Production Accounting Incentive in September 2024. The course will provide the knowledge and skills required for a career as a Production Accountant – a role much in demand in the screen industry. Expressions of Interest close Friday 6 September 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