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16-Apr-2013
Indigenous Community Stories to preserve WA culture
Over the next few months, a film crew from the Film & Television Institute (FTI) will journey across the state of Western Australia, to discover the Countries of the Badimaya, Wajirri, Mowanjum and Bundiyarra peoples. It's all part of the Indigenous Community Stories (ICS) initiative which seeks to create what will be the world's largest and most comprehensive anthology of Indigenous stories. A joint initiative of ScreenWest, Rio Tinto, Leighton, Ngarda and FTI, the project has already captured 36 story collections, with the target of 100 to be kept beyond the next 100 years, at state and national storage facilities. Content collected so far includes historically significant oral histories of elders and families, dreaming stories, customs, dances, art, language, law and other cultural practices. Read More
16-Apr-2013
SPAA Screen Industry Roadshow: Perth event
The Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA) is hosting a national Screen Industry Roadshow and will be stopping by in Perth on Wednesday, 1 May to connect with the Western Australian industry to discuss the current issues facing the sector. SPAA's Executive Director, Matthew Deaner and Manager, Strategy and Insights, Matthew Hancock will present a summary of findings from SPAA's recent industry consultation and provide an overview of key industry priorities for the coming year. The Perth session will be held at the ScreenWest offices, Gordon Stephenson House, 140 William Street Perth. Read More
16-Apr-2013
Feature Film Development: Closing Monday, 13 May
Feature Film Development funding is an investment of funds to further develop a project for production in Western Australia. In the highly competitive arena of feature film development, ScreenWest invests in a limited number of projects per year. Applications must be received by 5:00pm Monday, 13 May 2013. Read More
10-Apr-2013
ScreenWest invests in epic ABC doco series 'The War That Changed Us'
ScreenWest and Screen Australia have announced investment support in ‘The War That Changed Us', an ambitious four-part dramatised history series from renowned Western Australian producer Andrew Ogilvie of Electric Pictures. ‘The War that Changed Us' is the epic story of Australia and the First World War, revealed through the lives of six Australians. The series will be directed by Don Featherstone and is written by Clare Wright and Don Featherstone. Read More
10-Apr-2013
Nominees announced for the 2013 ADG Awards
The Australian Directors Guild (ADG) has announced nominations in the 2013 ADG Awards with Western Australian directors Zak Hilditch, Russell Vines, Steve Peddie, Paul Komadina and expat, Michael Spiccia nominated across the 17 categories which include film, television, multiplatform, music and advertising. Read More
10-Apr-2013
Briefing Session: Screen Australia Media and Screen Industry Indigenous Employment Program (IEP)
Representatives from Western Australian production and post-production companies are encouraged to attend a briefing session by Screen Australia's IEP Manager, Cristilee Louttit on the Media and Screen Industry Indigenous Employment Program (IEP). The session will take place at the production office of Joined Up Films on Tuesday, 16 April at 10:00am. . Follow the link for further details. Read More
10-Apr-2013
SPAA Screen Industry Roadshow: Perth event
The Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA) is hosting a national Screen Industry Roadshow and will be stopping by in Perth on Wednesday, 1 May to connect with the Western Australian industry to discuss the current issues facing the sector. SPAA's Executive Director, Matthew Deaner and Manager, Strategy and Insights, Matthew Hancock will present a summary of findings from SPAA's recent industry consultation and provide an overview of key industry priorities for the coming year. The Perth session will be held at the ScreenWest offices, Gordon Stephenson House, 140 William Street Perth. Space is limited. Please follow the link for further details and to book a place. Read More
10-Apr-2013
Ausfilm Producer Collaborations: Call Out to Producers
Ausfilm has announced that dates of the ‘Ausfilm Partner with Australia' producer collaboration sessions which will take place from 5-9 June 2013 in Los Angeles. The event provides a platform for Australian producers to pitch their developing projects to US executives for specific outcome objectives (co-development, financing etc). The program will also include a variety of networking opportunities to further relationships outside the pitching events. ScreenWest will be supporting successful applications to attend by subsidizing travel, accommodation and registration costs. To access funding successful applicants will be asked to submit a travel application form at the time of notification of acceptance. The deadline for applications to be returned to both Ausfilm and ScreenWest is Friday, 19 April 2013. Follow the link for further details and to download an application form. Read More
10-Apr-2013
WA screenwriters win 2013 Joplin Award for Best International Screenplay
Perth screenwriters Rachael BernSousa and Mary Lusted have won the 2013 Joplin Award for best international screenplay as part of the BlueCat Screenplay Competition. Their screenplay, ‘Hand Lit Match' has been awarded the top prise of the international entries as well as reaching semi-finalist status in the main competition. Read More
10-Apr-2013
ScreenWest seeking Development Manager
ScreenWest are seeking an experienced professional who can proactively manage and contribute to the agency's project and practitioner programs across traditional film, television, and digital media. This is a fixed-term, full-time vacancy, for a period of 12 months, with a possibility of extension. The role is located in Perth CBD. The deadline for applications is 4:00pm Wednesday, 8 May 2013. Read More
10-Apr-2013
Clarification of ScreenWest grant payment timeline
ScreenWest would like to clarify the final grant payment timeline including when grant payments are received, when payment is made and how the grant will affect tax and/or benefits. Follow the link for further details. Read More
10-Apr-2013
Call for Producer/Production Company: Indigenous Short Dramas - Deadline 15 April
ScreenWest has announced an exciting opportunity for a Western Australian producer/production company to manage the production of three, 10-12 minute Indigenous short dramas, for selection to national and international festivals. In 2012, seven emerging filmmakers completed a three month, intensive and high level short film drama and skills development program with UK short film specialist, Paul Welsh of Edge City Films and DigiCult. ScreenWest is looking to progress three of the short films to production in 2013. The successful producer/production company will be expected to work closely with ScreenWest to manage the production of three Indigenous short dramas to be delivered by the end of December 2013. Applications close 5:00pm Monday, 15 April 2013. Read More
10-Apr-2013
Revelation Travel Fellowship – Submissions now open
The Revelation Perth International Film Festival launches its 2013 Travel Fellowship, inviting submissions from filmmakers and film fans from across the country who would like to attend. Revelation is a creatively progressive film festival and one of Western Australia's major annual screen culture events which is launching its country-wide Travel Fellowship for the fifth year. The Fellowship provides financial assistance to attend Revelation in July 2013 to three successful applicants. Revelation wants to hear from those with a genuine interest in cinema and screen culture. Applications are welcome from Australian residents over 18 years of age with a demonstrable passion for film. The festival runs from 4-14 July at the festivals new home,, Luna Palace Cinemas in Leederville. Read More
10-Apr-2013
46th Annual AWGIE Awards: Call For Entries
The Australian Writers' Guild is calling for entries for the 46th Annual Australian Writers Guild (AWGIE) Awards. The AWGIE Awards are a significant part of the AWG's 50-year history of championing Australian writers for performance and acknowledging their contribution to Australian culture. The awards include categories across film, television, theatre, radio and interactive media. Entries for Monte Miller categories close 5:00pm Friday, 3 May 2013. All other categories close 5:00pm Friday, 17 May 2013. Follow the link to download the entry form and guidelines. Read More
10-Apr-2013
Audience and Industry Engagement Round 3: Closing Monday
The Audience and Industry Engagement Program (AIEP) seeks to support the expansion of the WA screen industry through festivals, events and projects that encourage and facilitate dialogue and interaction between the screen industry and the Western Australian public. The third AIEP round of applications for the 2012-13 financial year will close 5:00pm Monday, 15 April 2013 Read More
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