WA Screenwest Scripted Production Fund

Total funding available under this program is up to $700,000 per project.
Base Funding is 10 percent of Qualifying Western Australian Expenditure, capped at $500,000.
Funding Incentives are capped at $200,000.
Incentive stream, Underlying Western Australian IP, up to $50,000.
Incentive stream, Western Australian Directors, up to $50,000 for a feature film director receiving full credits.
Incentive stream, Western Australian Directors, up to $75,000 for scripted series directors receiving full credits, pro rata if more than one director, with a maximum cap per person of $50,000
Incentive stream, Key Western Australian Heads of Department, up to $100,000, capped at $20,000 per role.
Incentive stream, Diversity and Inclusion, up to $25,000.
Incentive stream, Western Australian Flexible Incentive, up to $25,000.
Applications close July 20th 2026

The Screenwest Scripted Production Fund provides grant finance to Western Australian resident producers and companies for eligible scripted screen projects made in Western Australia. Eligible projects include feature films and scripted series for broadcast, streaming or online platforms. Projects must show genuine marketplace support through current distributor, broadcaster or streaming platform interest and include a distribution plan covering Australian domestic and Rest of World sales.

Funding is structured as Base Funding plus Funding Incentives, with support of up to $700,000 per project. Applicants must also demonstrate Western Australian project elements and achieve at least 10 points under the Western Australian Elements Table.

Key Requirements

The applicant must be a Western Australian Resident Producer or Western Australian Resident Company and meet the general eligibility requirements set by Screenwest.
The project must be an eligible scripted screen production, specifically a feature film or a scripted series for traditional television broadcast, streaming or online platform.
The project must have current marketplace attachment, including a current letter of intent or deal memo from a bona fide distributor, broadcaster or streaming platform for theatrical release, television broadcast or online release with significant audience share. A distribution plan for Australian domestic and Rest of World sales is also required.
The project must score at least 10 points in the Western Australian Elements Table, which recognises Western Australian creative, production and content contributions such as producer, writer, director, location, underlying IP and selected heads of department.
Applications are assessed against core objectives including team track record, cultural and creative benefit to Western Australia, economic benefit including Qualifying Western Australian Expenditure and employment outcomes, commercial strength of market attachments, quality and feasibility, strategic alignment, diversity and availability of funds.
Productions receiving more than $100,000 in funding must budget for attachment or mentorship opportunities in consultation with Screenwest. Productions are also required to budget for a 2 percent administration fee capped at $10,000

What is eligible for funding?

Production of eligible feature films and scripted series to be made in Western Australia.
Engagement of eligible Western Australian creative and production personnel recognised through the Western Australian Elements Table and Funding Incentives categories.
Project elements that strengthen Western Australian content, authorship, setting, directing, heads of department participation, diversity outcomes and other outcomes aligned with Screenwest strategic priorities.
Attachment or mentorship opportunities for below the line crew capacity where production funding exceeds $100,000.

What companies are eligible for funding?

Western Australian Resident Producers.
Western Australian Resident Companies.
Applicants with eligible feature films or scripted series that will be made in Western Australia.
Applicants able to provide current marketplace attachments and a distribution plan for Australian domestic and Rest of World sales.
Applicants whose projects achieve a minimum of 10 points in the Western Australian Elements Table.
If a project has previously been declined for funding, the applicant must clearly demonstrate substantial changes

Is this grant competitive or entitlement based?

Competitive. Your application will be assessed among other applications by a judging panel.

How can I increase my chances of winning this grant?

By engaging an accredited government grants consultant, such as Avant Group.

Competitive grants often require significant business case development and project analysis to support the application, this may include detailed presentations supporting the project’s merit, projected sales, cost-benefit analysis and more.

As part of your engagement with Avant Group, your account manager will assess the required documents and will provide the following as needed to support your grant submission.

Grant application writeup including a detailed presentation illustrating how the grant funding will contribute to your project, how the funding will contribute to the project’s budget, a project milestone plan, delivery timeline, impact on employment if applicable and a breakdown of the management and leadership team for the project

Industry analysis presentation
Competitor Analysis Presentation
Marketing and Sales Analysis Presentation
3-5 year Cashflow Forecast
3-5 year Balance Sheet Forecast
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Grant Funding
End-to-end grant application including information collating, analysis and application writing
CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) cost-benefit analysis
Stakeholder relations and Risk Mitigation Plans
Any other relevant forecasting that will support your application

How can I get help with my application? Or know if I’m likely to win funding?

Avant Group offers a no-obligation assessment of your eligibility for funding and will assess your likelihood of a successful grant application.

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