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A film crew on an outdoor production set

Applications open for screen industry capacity building program

Nov 8, 2024
Screenwest has launched its new Targeted Industry Capacity Building Program, which aims to fast-track growth in key sectors of the Western Australian screen industry to better service growing production levels in the State.
Old photos from the State Library of Western Australia collection

WA Reflections short documentary initiative returns for a third year

Nov 8, 2024
The State Library of Western Australia and Screenwest's WA Reflections short documentary initiative is back for a third year, with interested applicants invited to participate in a workshop exploring how to transform archival content into compelling stories.
A view of the stage and attendees at the WA Export Awards 2024

Winner of the 2024 WA Export Awards for Creative Industries

Sep 24, 2024
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is thrilled to announce the winner of the Creative Industries category for the 2024 Western Australian Export Awards.
Graphic with text: Applications open. Export Awards 2024 and WA Government logo

Creative businesses are invited to apply for the 2024 WA Export Awards

Jun 4, 2024
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is proudly supporting the Creative Industries category for the 2024 Western Australian (WA) Export Awards.
Innovation Vouchers Program 2021

Call out to the creative industries – Innovation Vouchers now available

May 3, 2021
The Innovation Vouchers Program 2021 assists start-ups and small businesses (including the creative industries) to commercialise their ideas and innovations and expand to create jobs.
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