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Mark Coles Smith as Detective Jay Swan in Mystery Road Origin 2, stands in a South West forest

Mystery Road: Origin production a boost for WA screen industry

Nov 27, 2024
The critically acclaimed and multi-award-winning television series Mystery Road: Origin returns to the State to film its second season with production underway in the South West.
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.
A group of 6 people standing on the steps in front of Parliament House.

WA attracts biggest-ever screen production to the State

Jun 22, 2023
Season 2 of the award-winning crime series The Twelve will be filmed in Western Australia.
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.
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.
Cast of Shipwreck Hunters Australia standing around a round table with a map

WA Documentary series Shipwreck Hunters Australia to premiere on Disney+

May 20, 2022
A documentary series featuring epic shipwreck stories along the Western Australian coastline will premiere on Disney plus in the coming months.
Page reviewed 23 August 2023