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. By simply playing, you have made it possible for Lotterywest to support Screenwest for decades.
"Screenwest brings WA stories to life, showcasing our unique identity for audiences far and wide, and I am pleased to see this incredible work continue,” Premier Mark McGowan said.
"For more than 25 years the State Government, through Lotterywest, has supported the WA film industry through Screenwest with more than $117 million in grants.”
Some of Screenwest’s work in recent history include, supporting four feature films, two scripted television series, two children's scripted television series and factual programs including:
Rams - drama feature film with Sam Neill and Michael Caton shot in Mount Barker.
The Heights - television series shot in East Perth and at ABC studios.
H is for Happiness - children's feature shot in the town centre and surrounds of Albany.
When you play Lotterywest games, you help to bring Western Australian dreams to life.
Live To Tell Your Story's Prepare Produce Provide program started out as a school hospitality training program that produced 500 meals weekly for local people experiencing homelessness.
People with Disabilities WA (PWDWA) is a consumer-based organisation providing individual advocacy services to secure positive long-term changes in society.
A$25,680
Towards information technology to enhance service provision and improve access to WA Literature and associated activities across Western Australia.
Midland Information, Debt and Legal Advocacy Service Inc (MIDLAS), who are finding new ways to care for thousands of Western Australians in need, are one of the first community groups to receive support from the Lotterywest COVID-19 Relief Fund.
Give Write, who help to ensure students throughout Western Australia can start the day with their own stationery, has been one of the community groups to receive support through the Lotterywest COVID-19 Relief Fund.
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.
