Bill Warnock Talent Accelerator Initiative 2026-27

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This is a preview of the Bill Warnock Talent Accelerator Initiative - Application Form FY27 form. When you’re ready to apply, click Fill Out Now to begin.
 

Applicant Eligibility

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Before you start your application:
 
  • Read the Bill Warnock Talent Accelerator Initiative Guidelines and the Screenwest Terms of Trade.
  • Review this online application form for the files and attachments needed.
  • Industry standard document formats should be used.
  • Reach out to the Screenwest Program Contact during business hours (9am - 5pm AWST, Monday to Friday) for any questions.

 

  • Screenwest is committed to driving greater diversity, inclusion and equity in the Western Australian screen industry. 
  • Screenwest encourages applications from First Nations Australians and people from historically underrepresented groups. 

The applicant must:

  1. Meet the eligibility requirements  in the Screenwest Terms of Trade and the Bill Warnock Talent Accelerator Initiative Guidelines. 
  2. Be an early to mid-career Western Australian resident writer who has: 
    • Received State or Federal screen agency funding in the last three years. 
    • Written at least one non-tertiary short film, online-series, or similar content that has been produced in the last three years. 
    • Not written a feature film or national broadcast series that has been theatrically distributed or commercially released.  

Applicants who have an overdue acquittal for any Screenwest funding programs are not eligible to apply. 

Do you meet the above requirements? * Required
If you select no, you are not eleigible to apply.