2020 Brian Beaton Award
2020 Brian Beaton Award
Screenwest is pleased to announce the third annual Brian...
2020 Brian Beaton Award
Screenwest is pleased to announce the third annual Brian Beaton Award!
The award recognises the valuable contribution esteemed producer Brian Beaton made to the Western Australian screen industry, and honours his memory by annually awarding a filmmaker who has a current social impact project which requires further support to reach its full potential.
The Brian Beaton Award is a financial grant, made up of Screenwest funding, industry and private donations, and in-kind support from leading Western Australian industry professionals.
Applications for the Brian Beaton Award close Monday, 21 September 2020 at 5:00pm AWST.
How you can contribute
Financial Contributions
The Brian Beaton Award is made possible each year with Screenwest grant funding and the generous support of the screen industry. If you would like to contribute to the financial component of the Brian Beaton Award,please contact:
Lin Edwards, Finance Executive
Screenwest
E: accounts@screenwest.com.au
Any contributions to the grant are not currently tax-deductible, however your contribution will be acknowledged at the presentation of the award and in the Screenwest Annual Report.
In-Kind Contributions
We understand that 2020 has been challenging for the screen industry and as such, if you would like to support the Brian Beaton Award with an in-kind contribution, such as through mentoring or the supply of resources, please register your interest with:
Chantal Chateauneuf, Interim Talent Development Manager
Screenwest
T: +61 8 6169 2107
E: chantal.chateauneuf@screenwest.com.au
The contribution period will close on Wednesday, 30 September 2020.
How to Apply
The Award is open to current Western Australian resident/s of any level of experience who have a current factual social impact project in active development, or that has been recently produced for broadcast, theatrical or online distribution, including VR and interactive projects.
Support is available for development and/or production, or an outreach campaign to enhance the social impact.
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal, with application forms going live on Monday, 13 July 2020.
Please refer to the Brian Beaton Award page of the Screenwest website for the full information about how to apply and required application materials.
All program guidelines are to be read in conjunction with the Screenwest Terms of Trade.
Applications close Monday, 21 September 2020.
It is anticipated that the Brian Beaton Award recipient/s will be announced at a Screenwest industry event in late 2020.
Program Contact
For further information about the Brian Beaton award applicants should contact:
Chantal Chateauneuf, Interim Talent Development Manager
Screenwest
T: +61 8 6169 2107
E: chantal.chateauneuf@screenwest.com.au
About Brian Beaton
Brian Beaton was a well-respected Western Australian documentary maker with an impressive career spanning over 35 years.
He produced award-winning documentaries and factual programs for national and international markets. He had various roles in the industry including Executive Producer at Artemis, and also worked as a Producer, Director and Writer.
Brian and his business partner, Celia Tait, worked together to develop and successfully produce memorable television including:
- seven seasons of Who Do You Think You Are?
- Saving Andrew Mallard
- Shaun Micallef’s Stairway to Heaven
- The Dreamhouse, and
- Desperately Seeking Sheila.
Brian also contributed to the screen industry nationally through his advocacy and professional work with Screen Producers Australia, Screenwest and the Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC).
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