Screenwest Announces WA Screen Industry Sustainability Package

In response to the current crisis facing the Western Australian screen industry triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, Screenwest has announced a two-and-a-half million-dollar sustainability package, funded by repurposing existing funding provided by the State Government of Western Australia through Lotterywest. With almost all screen production put on hold for the foreseeable future, the package will be delivered in addition to funding already committed to current projects. This funding support package is focused on screen practitioners’ activities over the next six months in particular, and has been designed in response to industry feedback. Key elements of the package to be launched with immediate effect include:

• The Bright Ideas Sustainability Fund
• A funding boost to existing Screenwest Development Programs
• Repurposing and funding boost to the On Demand Content Fund
• Taking Care of Business  – Production Company and Producer Support Package
• In addition to these, a suite of Talent Development and Diversity Initiatives will be announced in the coming weeks.

Read the full media release and find further details here

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