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Art Department Attachment opportunity on upcoming feature film
A paid Art Department Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming feature film, based in Perth and the Wheatbelt. Applications close Wednesday, 4 October 2023 at 5:00pm AWST.
WA crew EOI – upcoming feature film
An upcoming feature filming in Perth and the Wheatbelt is calling for expressions of interest from WA crew to work on the production.
Maggie Beer cooks up inspiring new WA series for ABC
ABC, Screen Australia and Screenwest are delighted to announce that Australia’s food icon, Maggie Beer AO is looking to improve the lives of older Australians in her new series for the ABC, Maggie Beer’s Big Mission. Produced by Artemis Media, the documentary series is currently filming in Western Australia.
Applications open for WA practitioners to attend the AWG’s Narrative Design Writing for Games Workshop
The AWG and Screenwest are offering up to 20 practitioners the opportunity to participate in a one-day workshop on 24 September, designed to develop practical skills in creating industry-ready narrative content in a collaborative way. Applications close Thursday, 14 September at 5:00pm AWST.
Screen Australia’s Head of Online and Games, Lee Naimo, heading to Perth this month
Screen Australia’s Lee Naimo will be heading to Perth on Wednesday, 20 September to meet Western Australian practitioners at a roundtable event.
Applications open for travel funding to attend CONTENT LONDON 2023
Screenwest has announced a competitive travel round to provide a limited number of WA screen producers with funding support to attend Content London 2023, taking place in the UK from 27 – 30 November. Applications close Monday, 25 September at 5:00pm AWST.
Applications open for travel funding to attend the AUSTRALIAN FEATURE FILM FORUM
Screenwest has opened a competitive travel round to provide a limited number of WA screen practitioners with funding support to attend the 2023 Australian Feature Film Forum, taking place on the Gold Coast from 31 October – 2 November 2023. Applications close Monday 25 September 2023 at 5.00pm AWST.
The City of Bunbury is officially Film Friendly
Located in WA’s South West, Bunbury has been accredited as officially Film Friendly, streamlining their filming processes and appointing a Film Liaison Officer to create awareness, attract productions to the region and provide producers with a seamless experience across all stages of production.
WA Games Week kicks off this month
Encompassing talks, town halls, networking and two days of expos, WA Games Week is spearheaded by Western Australian organisations Immerse Australia, Let’s Make Games and Pixel Expo, and is set to run from 17 – 23 September in Fremantle, Northbridge and online.
Two attachment opportunities on documentary series ‘Maggie Beer’s Big Mission’
A paid Assistant Producer Attachment and paid Edit Assistant Attachment are available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on documentary series Maggie Beer’s Big Mission, produced by Artemis Media for the ABC. Applications close Wednesday, 20 September 2023 at 5:00pm AWST.
Costume Assistant Attachment opportunity on upcoming feature film
A paid Costume Assistant Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming feature film, based in Perth and the Wheatbelt. Applications close Monday, 18 September 2023 at 5:00pm AWST.
DIT Assistant Attachment on upcoming feature film
A paid Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) Assistant Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming feature film based in WA. Applications close Tuesday, 12 September 2023 at 5:00pm AWST.
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Image credit: Cast and crew of Blueback on location in Bremer Bay, Western Australia © David Dare Parker