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Friday, 10 November 2023

Screen Culture review to commence

Screenwest is pleased to announce that Myriam Leonardy from consultancy Shape Executive has been appointed to undertake an independent review of our Screen Culture funding program, which provides funding support to film festivals and screen industry events. As part of the review, we are inviting you to take part in a short survey to inform the review and shape the future program.

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

Updated Scripted Development Investment guidelines announced

In response to industry feedback and the changing needs of the local sector, Screenwest is pleased to announce it has revised its Scripted Development guidelines and is rolling out two updated scripted development funds. Practitioners are invited to a Q&A session on 6 November to hear a summary of both funds, unpack the updated guidelines and ask questions.

Thursday, 8 June 2023

Four WA filmmaking teams selected to produce short documentaries for ABC Art Works

The factual stories include: an artist who uses his wheelchair as his trusty steed to conquer the modern art world, an 80-year old artist transforming her home into a mosaic masterpiece, the first female Composer in Residence at the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, and a journey into the mind of a world-renowned video artist and animator.

Wednesday, 5 April 2023

Applications open for Gamescom travel support

Screenwest has opened a competitive round to provide travel funding to a limited number of WA games studios and/or developers to attend Gamescom 2023 in Germany. Applications close Monday, 22 May 2023 at 5:00pm AWST.

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