Bringing WA film to life
Western Australia is a hub for talented and passionate artists within film, television and digital production.
Screenwest offers a platform for creative Western Australians to fashion world-class stories on screen, sought after by audiences everywhere. Thanks to you, for over 30 years, Lotterywest has been supporting Screenwest, most recently with grants totalling $9.2 million for the 2023-2024 financial year.
This support has helped bring Population 11 to Stan Original Series screens, filmed entirely in the Kimberley. Inspired by true events, the 12-part series is inspired by the real-life disappearance of Paddy Moriarty, as detailed in the Netflix documentary Last Stop Larrimah.
Screenwest received a grant of $7.7 million to support the development, production and promotion of film and television projects in WA and a second grant of $1.5 million to support the capacity of local productions and the development of the WA First Nations filmmaking sector.
When you play Lotterywest games, know that all available profits from every Lotto ticket goes to good stuff for WA, like Screenwest supporting WA productions like Population 11.
A$38,000
Towards interpretative signage for the Kwinana Loop Trail, supporting community recreation and valuing Western Australian heritage through the sharing of Aboriginal stories and language.
A$133,000
Towards planning for the development of mountain bike trails in Nannup, which will provide active recreation opportunities and address environmental impacts.
Want to apply for a grant?
Every year we give grants to Western Australian community organisations who provide services, support and inspiration to make this already great state, greater. If you think you’re one of those, click below to find out how to apply.