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Cameras roll in WA for new season of award-winning The Twelve
Sep 16, 2024
The critically acclaimed, award-winning series The Twelve has been given the green light for season 3 and is now in production in the South West of Western Australia.
Homegrown talent hits the red carpet at CinefestOZ
Sep 6, 2024
Homegrown talent is rubbing shoulders with international celebrities this week at Australia's premier destination film festival, CinefestOZ.
End to End lands West Coast Visions 2024
Aug 8, 2024
Tim Barretto and Melanie Filler's Bibbulmun Track-set drama has been selected as the 2024 recipient of Screenwest’s highly coveted West Coast Visions initiative.
Production begins on Bruce Beresford film Overture
Aug 6, 2024
Various locations across Perth and the Wheatbelt region will provide a spectacular backdrop to a powerful, funny and moving family story written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Bruce Beresford.
Major construction milestone as Perth Film Studios take shape
Jul 16, 2024
Massive steel roofing structures are being lifted into place at the site of the Perth Film Studios, marking a major construction milestone for what will become a major creative centre for international and national film, television, and digital media production.
State Government investing in WA’s job-creating screen industry
Apr 24, 2024
The State Government will invest $31.9 million over 4 years to implement a new screen industry strategy as part of its economic diversification plans, with initiatives that grow the local screen industry and establish Western Australia as a major international and national screen production destination.
Prize-winning short films hit the big screen at Rooftop
Mar 1, 2024
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
Feb 22, 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
Feb 9, 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
Jan 30, 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
Jan 29, 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
Dec 12, 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
Nov 17, 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
Nov 1, 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
Oct 27, 2023
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
Oct 5, 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
Aug 31, 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
Aug 29, 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
Mar 17, 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
Feb 23, 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
Dec 19, 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
Nov 18, 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.
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.
WA rolls out red carpet for film and TV projects with $20m fund
Aug 29, 2022
The State Government has delivered on an election commitment of $20 million in funding, to draw national and international screen productions to Western Australia.
Heartwarming WA documentary series, Children’s Hospital now airing on Channel Nine
Jun 22, 2022
New Western Australian documentary series Children's Hospital made its television premiere on Channel 9 on 17 June at 7.30pm.
$750,000 to bring WA writer/director’s film Birthright to big screen
Jun 15, 2022
Two Western Australian women have been awarded the coveted $750,000 West Coast Visions 2022 production grant to produce the debut feature film Birthright.
WA Reflections is back for season two
Jun 10, 2022
After a successful debut season, the State Library of Western Australia and Screenwest are partnering to produce season two of 'WA Reflections — Our History Rediscovered'.
Detective Jay Swan to return to our screens with Mystery Road: Origin premiering on ABC TV
Jun 7, 2022
The third instalment of the much-anticipated series — Mystery Road: Origin — is set to premiere on ABC TV at 8.30pm on Sunday 3 July, with all six episodes available to binge watch on ABC iview.
UK actors in Kalgoorlie and Perth for first feature film production since WA border reopened
May 27, 2022
Well-known UK actors have touched down in the Goldfields-Esperance region for the first feature film production in Western Australia since our border reopened, with production of Kid Snow made possible thanks to major investment from the State Government.
WA feature film ‘How to Please a Woman’ hits cinemas nationally
May 20, 2022
Western Australian writer/director Renée Webster and producers Tania Chambers and Judi Levine have premiered their locally produced feature film 'How to Please a Woman' in cinemas across Australia.
US feature film coming to WA for post-production
May 11, 2022
The State Government's commitment to developing Western Australia's screen industry is supporting incredible productions being drawn to WA.
Screen Industry Strategy to provide 10-year vision for development of WA Screen sector
May 10, 2022
The development of a WA Screen Industry Strategy is getting underway to ensure Western Australia is best placed to grow and develop the film and screen sector over the coming decade.
Albany audiences take their seats for expanded CinefestOZ
Apr 28, 2022
CinefestOZ Albany will take place from 28 April to 1 May 2022, allowing Great Southern film lovers to experience and celebrate the very best in Australian film.
Lotterywest’s $7.7 million wave of support for Perth Festival
Nov 23, 2021
The State Government, through Lotterywest, has set the stage for the 2022 Perth Festival, with significant funding for free community events and core program costs.
Lights, camera, action for South West CinefestOZ festival funding
Jun 14, 2021
More than 2000 visitors are expected to join the excitement of the 2021 CinefestOZ Film Festival when it kicks off in the South West from 25 to 29 August.
New Screenwest production kicks off Lotterywest Films for Perth Festival
Nov 30, 2020
Premier Mark McGowan will officially present the Perth Festival with a Lotterywest COVID-19 Relief Fund grant of $6.3 million and will announce an additional $1 million in support, at the opening night of the festival's Lotterywest Films season.
State Government issues casting call for film studio in Perth
Aug 19, 2020
The State Government is seeking proposals from the private sector to build, locate and operate a screen production facility in Western Australia.
Western Australian filmmakers to bring our stories to life
Aug 18, 2020
Applications opened today for emerging and mid-career filmmakers to access grants to make short films bringing stories from the State Library of Western Australia to life.
‘Game on’ at VR festival these school holidays
Jul 8, 2019
It is 'game on' these school holidays with Western Australia's first ever virtual reality festival kicking off today (July 6).
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