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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 projects supported through Screenwest’s new Digital Games Production Fund
From an action-packed game about a runaway computer virus to a fantasy set in the Jewish quarter of Warsaw, the projects supported through the fund span a multitude of genres including virtual reality (VR), adventure, puzzle, sports, horror, role-playing (RPG) and more.
CREW SPOTLIGHT: ‘Ningaloo Nyinggulu’ composer, Ash Gibson Greig
A Western Australian composer who has worked across a slew of scripted and documentary projects (including 100% Wolf and Every Family Has a Secret), Ash Gibson Greig chats to Screenwest about his career and his newest project, ABC documentary series Ningaloo Nyinggulu.
Applications now open for MIFF 37ºSouth PostScript&Direct 2023
Screenwest is offering the opportunity for up to five Western Australian writers and/or directors to participate in the competitive PostScript&Direct networking program at MIFF 2023 in August. Applications will be accepted via the MIFF website, closing Thursday 1 June 2023.
Four WA projects receive Screenwest Documentary Development Investment Funding
Factual stories about motor makeovers, a former pro wrestler, a Shark Bay-based Indigenous entrepreneur and Australia’s toughest rehab have received support through Screenwest’s latest rounds of Documentary Development Investment Funding.
Reminder – WA Work Health and Safety Legislation
Every practitioner working in the Western Australian screen industry has a role and responsibility to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of themselves and others at the workplace. Every individual and company is required to comply with applicable WA Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws.
WA crew EOI – upcoming scripted television series
An upcoming scripted TV series filming in the Kimberley town of Derby is calling for expressions of interest from WA crew to work on the production.
Assistant Editor Attachment opportunity on documentary feature Revealed: Renee Gracie
An Assistant Editor Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on documentary feature Revealed: Renee Gracie, from Rush Films. Applications close Monday, 8 May 2023 at 5:00pm AWST.
Junior Production Coordinator Attachment Opportunity on upcoming documentary series
A Junior Production Coordinator Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming documentary series, from Smashing Films. Applications close Tuesday 18 April 2023 at 5:00pm AWST.
100% Wolf: The Book of Hath premiering 1 May on ABC
Co-produced by WA production company and post house Siamese, the second instalment of the 100% Wolf series continues to follow the magical adventures of were-poodle Freddy Lupin and his friends.
Crew Attachment Spotlight: Nikita Calyun
Emerging Western Australian camera assistant Nikita Calyun chats to Screenwest about her experience as an attachment on feature film Sweet As. Plus, read our top tips for Crew Attachment applications.
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.
CinefestOZ Albany launches 2023 program
Running from 27 – 30 April in the beautiful Great Southern city of Albany, Screenwest-supported productions Sweet As, Blueback and Wirnitj head up an exciting festival program.
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Image credit: Cast and crew of Blueback on location in Bremer Bay, Western Australia © David Dare Parker