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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.

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