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See the latest news from Screenwest and the Western Australian Screen Industry, including new initiatives from Screenwest, projects filming in Western Australia and achievements by WA creatives.
13 film, TV & online Western Australian projects receive scripted development funding
The successful projects include a coming of age musical-comedy feature, an Indigenous TV series about two sisters working as paranormal investigators, and a queer Pirate TikTok series.
WA Government and Screenwest announce WA Screen Industry Strategy
The Western Australian Government and Screenwest are pleased to announce the development of the WA Screen Industry Strategy, set to provide a 10-year vision for development of WA Screen sector.
SBS Emerging Writers’ Incubator returns for 2022
The Australia-wide initiative will give an emerging, diverse Western Australian writer the opportunity to join production company Easy Tiger in NSW.
Post Production Supervisor Attachment on upcoming feature film
A professional attachment opportunity is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming feature film. Applications close Tuesday, 26 April at 5:00pm AWST.
PRODUCTION COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: iGeneration Studios
Formerly Komixx Entertainment, the WA production company behind ITCH and The Kissing Booth are entering an exciting new stage.
Elevate 2022 launching soon
Screenwest is committed to supporting short filmmaking in Western Australia, and will be announcing new guidelines for Elevate 2022 in the coming weeks.
The WA Screen Diversity Leadership Group welcomes four new members
The Diversity Leadership Group (DLG) welcomes new members Jessica Bailey, Cathy Henkel, Stephanie Cole and Arun Raj.
CinefestOZ Albany 2022 kicks off in two weeks
Running from 28 April to 1 May in the beautiful Great Southern city of Albany, Screenwest-supported features How to Please a Woman, Stage Changers and I Met a Girl head up a diverse festival program.
New WA Work Health and Safety Legislation
New Western Australian Work Health and Safety legislation is now in place, with Level 1 Modified COVID Restrictions also now applying.
Music Production and Audio Post Attachment on upcoming TV animation series
A professional attachment opportunity is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment program on an upcoming TV animation series. Applications close Friday, 15 April at 5:00pm AWST.
Unreal Engine Short Film Challenge is back for 2022
Screenwest has teamed up with Epic Games for the second Unreal Engine Short Film Challenge. Applications close Monday, 9 May at 5:00pm AWST.
Screenwest welcomes Alison Hayles as Diversity Program Manager
Screenwest is pleased to welcome Alison Hayles as Diversity Program Manager, starting Wednesday, 6 April.
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Image credit: Cast and crew of Blueback on location in Bremer Bay, Western Australia © David Dare Parker