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Screenwest launches $2M Matched Scripted TV Production Fund to prioritise WA creatives and stories
The new one-off matched grant initiative will provide up to $2,000,000 production funding for scripted television series that will be made in Western Australia.
Scripted Development Funding caps increased
Screenwest has increased its Scripted Development Funding caps, reflecting industry feedback and the evolving needs of the local sector.
Five filmmaking teams receive short film production funding through Elevate
Screenwest is pleased to announce that five Western Australian filmmaking teams have been selected to produce their scripted short film projects through Elevate.
Screenwest launches new Film Friendly Western Australia resources and workshops for 2025
Screenwest’s new Film Friendly Western Australia resources and free workshops for local government authorities are set to further establish Western Australia as a film friendly state.
Applications open for travel funding to attend Screen Forever 2025
Screenwest has opened a competitive travel round for Screen Forever 2025, taking place in Queensland from 6 – 8 May 2025. Applications close Monday, 10 March 2025 at 5:00PM AWST.
Applications open for travel funding to attend Marché du Film 2025 in Cannes
Screenwest has opened a competitive travel round for Marché du Film 2025, taking place in Cannes from 13 – 21 May 2025. Applications close Monday, 10 March 2025 at 5:00PM AWST.
Invisible Boys OFFICIAL TRAILER drops today
Filmed in Perth and Geraldton, the 10-part Western Australian LGBTQIA+ series will premiere Thursday, 13 February on Stan.
We Bury the Dead selected to make world premiere at SXSW 2025
Filmed in the Great Southern region in Western Australia and starring Daisy Ridley, Zak Hilditch’s survival thriller will screen at the iconic Texas festival in March 2025.
Screenwest partners with BBC Studios Productions Australia to bring Aussie version of hit comedy series, GHOSTS to Western Australia
The new local adaptation of the beloved and critically acclaimed British sitcom will enter production in 2025, creating a slew of opportunities for the Western Australian screen sector.
Lotterywest premieres record breaking commitment of $10.7M to Screenwest for 2024-25
Lotterywest has provided Screenwest with a grant of $10.7M to bolster Western Australia’s unique and expanding screen industry, help tell more Western Australian generated stories and support local talent.
West Coast Visions 2025 now open
Screenwest and Screen Australia are pleased to announce that applications for West Coast Visions 2025 have now opened, providing even more support to emerging filmmakers with up to $1.5 million production funding available. Applications close Monday, 10 March 2025 at 5:00pm AWST.
First Nations short film initiative, ‘Proper Loved Up’ open for applications
This new romantic comedy short film initiative will support up to eight First Nations teams nationwide, helping them bring fresh, exciting Indigenous stories to the screen. Applications close Friday, 14 February 2024.
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Image credit: Cast and crew of Blueback on location in Bremer Bay, Western Australia © David Dare Parker