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WA Screen Industry End of Year Wrap Up 2024
2024 has been a bumper year in WA, with record levels of scripted production over the past 12 months and WA documentary companies continuing to produce high-quality content.
Perth Film Studios update
The construction of Perth Film Studios in Malaga continues to progress well. The opening date remains early 2026.
Screen Australia’s Head of First Nations, Angela Bates heading to Perth to meet WA First Nations filmmakers
Western Australian First Nations screen practitioners are invited to attend a morning tea and one-to-one meeting with Angela to discuss Screen Australia’s First Nations programs, initiatives and industry support.
SCREENASSIST Employee Assistance Program extended for another 12 months
Following a successful pilot program, Screenwest has extended the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) by another 12 months. The program supports a healthy, resilient and productive screen industry by providing free, confidential counselling services to screen practitioners eligible to receive Screenwest funding support and their immediate families.
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.
Vale Chris Pip
Screenwest is saddened to learn about the recent passing of Western Australian filmmaker, Christine (Chris) Pip.
Vale Robin Eastwood
Western Australian line producer and production manager Robin Eastwood passed away last month, with Screenwest acknowledging her decades of invaluable work within the WA screen industry.
North Metropolitan TAFE’s Lawry Hill retires from WA screen industry
A highly respected educator and mentor within the WA screen industry, Lawry served as Director of Media at WA’s North Metropolitan TAFE for more than 20 years.
Stars walk the blue carpet in Perth at an exclusive preview screening of Population 11
Stars Ben Feldman (Superstore, Mad Men [Emmy® nominee], Silicon Valley) and Perry Mooney (Gold Diggers, Troppo) joined cast, creatives, crew and Western Australian screen industry guests for a preview screening of the brand new Stan Original Series, which is the first premium scripted series from a major streaming platform produced in WA.
2023 Wrap Up
2023 has shaped up to be an impressive year for WA feature films, TV series, documentary projects, digital games and festivals.
SCREENASSIST Employee Assistance Program now available
To support a healthy, resilient and productive screen industry, Screenwest has engaged the services of the Access Wellbeing Services Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to run a 12-month pilot program, enabling eligible WA screen practitioners to access free, confidential counselling services.
PRODUCTION COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: Wheels Rolling
Western Australian production company Wheels Rolling, founded by Nel Minchin, is celebrating its first birthday and the release of its debut project, The Way We Wore, an illuminating three-part ABC documentary series hosted by Celeste Barber, exploring the cultural and historical significance of fashion in Australia.
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Image credit: Cast and crew of Blueback on location in Bremer Bay, Western Australia © David Dare Parker