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Film and TV studio a step closer for Malaga METRONET station precinct
Nov 9, 2022
Western Australia's first dedicated screen production facility is a step closer — with detailed due diligence to commence on a 16-hectare site within the Malaga METRONET station precinct in Perth's north-east.
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Prize-winning short films hit the big screen at Rooftop
1 March 2024
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Australia’s best short film makers were recognised last night at the awards for the Best Australian Short-Film Competition.
We Bury The Dead commences production in the Great Southern
22 February 2024
The Great Southern region is abuzz with activity this week as filming commences on survival-thriller feature film, We Bury The Dead, featuring international star Daisy Ridley and Australian stars Brenton Thwaites and Mark Coles Smith, across the next 6 weeks.
New feature film Red Rock Run to be produced in Pilbara
9 February 2024
Western Australian writer Meg Shields’ debut feature film, Red Rock Run, has been greenlit for production in the Pilbara later this year.
Stan Original comedic crime thriller filmed in WA outback
30 January 2024
Population 11, the first Stan Original Series to be filmed in Western Australia, will premiere on 14 March.
Perth Hills the scene of the latest WA film production
29 January 2024
Production of WA feature film Birthright kicks off production today in the Perth Hills.
It’s a wrap for WA production of The Surfer starring Nicolas Cage
12 December 2023
As filming for the psychological thriller The Surfer wraps up in the South West this week, figures are coming to hand showing the flow on economic benefits to the region from the State Government supported production.
Forward works begin on screen production facility
17 November 2023
Forward works will begin at the site of Western Australia's new screen production facility located along Marshall Road, to the south of Whiteman Park, near the Malaga METRONET station precinct.
Great Southern region setting for new film starring Daisy Ridley
1 November 2023
Western Australia’s Great Southern region will provide a stunning backdrop for a survival-thriller film featuring international star Daisy Ridley (Star Wars sequel trilogy).
Western Australian story Runt to be made for the big screen
27 October 2023
Media release
Craig Silvey's best-selling novel, Runt, is being adapted for the big screen after selling more than 100,000 copies and winning multiple awards.
Roll cameras, it’s time to share your stories and filmmaking talents
5 October 2023
Submissions for The Best Australian Short Film Competition are now welcome with entries closing 22 January 2024.
Cameras rolling as local cast announced for The Twelve
31 August 2023
It's lights, camera, action across Perth and the Wheatbelt region as filming begins for season 2 of the award-winning courtroom drama series The Twelve, which is estimated to bring $9.6 million in expenditure to the State.
CinefestOZ to showcase Australian films across the South West
29 August 2023
Homegrown talent, international celebrities and the natural beauty of the South West will be in the spotlight when the red carpet rolls out this week for CinefestOZ.
Have your say on the State’s new screen production facility
17 March 2023
The community is invited to have their say on the development application for Western Australia's first dedicated screen production facility.
Whale Shark Jack and Drone Racers to film in WA’s regions
23 February 2023
Whale Shark Jack is a heart-warming feature film about a young girl embarking on a risky mission to save a whale shark.
Screenwest gets $7.7 million funding support for 2022/23
19 December 2022
The State Government has confirmed its commitment to the continued development of the screen industry in Western Australia, providing Screenwest with a $7.7 million Lotterywest grant to support the production of film, television and interactive projects in WA.
Ocean adventure Blueback premieres under the stars
18 November 2022
Australian Director Robert Connolly (The Dry, Paper Planes) brings Tim Winton’s best-selling story BLUEBACK to the big screen for Perth Festival’s Lotterywest films.
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