Development Funding
Our development funding programs support Western Australian writers, directors, and producers to develop scripted and documentary projects.
These programs are designed to advance projects featuring strong Western Australian stories, content and voices so they can seek further investment or market interest and move towards being production ready.
Open
Documentary Development Investment Fund
2023-24 Dates
Guidelines
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal during the submission period.
Acquittal Form
For projects funded prior to 2020-21 financial year only
Required Reading
Matched Development Investment Fund
The applicant must provide a suitable letter of commitment from the broadcaster or distributor and an appropriate development plan and budget.
Guidelines
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal during the submission period.
Acquittal Form
For projects funded prior to 2020-21 financial year only
Required Reading
Emergency Development Investment Fund
Guidelines
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal during the submission period.
Acquittal Form
Required Reading
Closed
Scripted Concept Development Fund
The fund supports the development of long-form scripted content for all screen-based delivery platforms and is designed to identify practitioners with a strong creative voice, a distinctive vision, a clearly articulated development plan, and a pathway to audience.
2023-24 Dates
Guidelines
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal during the submission period
Required Reading
Scripted Project Development Fund
This fund aims to accelerate quality, distinctive projects with existing well-developed pitch documents, episode outlines, pilot episodes, series bibles, treatments and/or draft screenplays and which can demonstrate a strong pathway to audience and/or attract further investment.
2023-24 Dates
Guidelines
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal during the submission period