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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.
‘WA Reflections’ short documentary initiative returns for a third year
The State Library of Western Australia and Screenwest are offering up to $25,000 production funding for up to four early to mid-career filmmaking teams to produce a short documentary film. Interested applicants are invited to attend an archive storytelling workshop on Saturday, 30 November 2024.
*SOLD OUT* INVITATION – WA Screen Industry 2024 End of Year Celebration
Screenwest invites you to come along and celebrate the last 12 months of the Western Australian screen industry, with our annual end of year celebration taking place at Perth City Farm on Thursday, 5 December.
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.
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.
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.
CinefestOZ 2024 kicks off this month in WA’s South West
Running from 31 August to 8 September in the beautiful South West region, the festival has released an epic 2024 program with WA films RUNT and He Ain’t Heavy screening alongside a slew of Australian features, documentaries and short films.
Expressions of Interest open for a spot in AFTRS Assistant Director Fundamentals course
Screenwest and AFTRS are pleased to offer one WA screen practitioner a complimentary spot in the upcoming Perth AFTRS Assistant Director Fundamentals course, which will provide practitioners with an understanding of Assistant Directing and the opportunity to meet other industry professionals. Expressions of interest close Thursday, 11 July at 5:00pm AWST.
‘Kid Snow’ opening Revelation Perth International Film Festival on 3 July
Filmed in Perth and Kalgoorlie, Paul Goldman’s 1970s-set feature will make its Western Australian premiere at the festival’s 27th edition, which will take place from 3-14 July.
Expression of interest: Executive Producer opportunity for Elevate 2024
Screenwest invites expressions of interest from experienced Western Australian producers and production companies interested in executive producing the Elevate 2024 projects.
SBS and NITV heading to Perth this month for ‘Meet the Broadcaster’
SBS and NITV are heading to Perth to meet Western Australian screen practitioners on Thursday, 30 May and hear one-on-one pitches on Friday, 31 May 2024.
Screenwest wants YOU to join the WA screen industry
Screenwest has partnered with Screen Careers to bring two crew skills development workshops to Perth. Set Educated and the Location Manager Intensive are designed to equip you with the contacts and know how needed to either change departments or take that first leap into show business.
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Image credit: Cast and crew of Blueback on location in Bremer Bay, Western Australia © David Dare Parker