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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.

DLGSC Director General Lanie Chopping (centre) presents the prize for the West Australian Short Film Category — won by won by Kyle Thistlethwaite, Nicholas Verryn, Nadine Barry and Taylor Finch for ‘Verge Collection’

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 writer/director Zak Hilditch behind the camera on set in Albany

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.

Close up selfie of Red Rock Run producer Miriam Stein; writer Meg Shields and director Cathy Randall with Pilbara landscape in the background

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.

Cast and crew with Ministers Templeman and Dawson on the film et

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.

L-R: Birthright cast members Michael Hurst, Maria Angelico, Linda Cropper and Travis Jeffrey with writer/director Zoe Pepper. Photo credit: Emma Vickery.

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.

Photograph: Image is Minister Templeman, Carolyn Turnbull from Tourism WA, Producer James Grandison from Arenamedia, Rikki Lea Bestall, Screenwest CEO on the set of The Surfer

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.

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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.

Portrait photographs of Daisy Ridley and Zak Hilditch

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).

Author Craig Silvey with Lily LaTorre and Squid the grey dog.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

An artist's impression of the new screen production facility

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.

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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.

Behind the Scenes on Mystery Road Origin. Photography by David Dare Parker. © Bunya Productions

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.

Nurses and patients sitting on a hospital bed and standing next to it

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.

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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'.

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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.

Stars of Kid Snow - Billy Howle, Phoebe Tonkin and Tom Bateman

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.