Documentary Production Fund

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Application Summary & Eligibility

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Before you start your application:
 
  • Read the Program 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 (AWST 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday) for any questions.

 

  • Screenwest requires all successful screen productions to register to The Everyone Project and, with the appropriate consent, send a link to the production cast and crew to take part in a confidential, voluntary, demographic survey. Screenwest does not have access to any of the personal data stored by The Everyone Project - it will only receive de-identified aggregated reports which show demographic data as a whole across Australia.

 

  • Screenwest is committed to reflecting the broad diversity of Western Australia’s community on and off screen, through content funded and practitioners supported. It is important that you / your team of key creatives authentically represent the story and characters in your application.

General Eligibility

Does the applicant / company meet the general eligibility requirements set out in the Program Guidelines? * Required
Does the applicant / company meet the general eligibility requirements set out in the Screenwest Terms of Trade? * Required

The project must:

  • Satisfy the documentary definition test outlined in the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) Documentary guidelines.
  • Be a feature, single, series, large format (e.g. IMAX) or innovative project (VR, AR, Mixed Reality)
  • Not have entered pre-production or production prior to Screenwest’s funding decision.
  • Have a minimum Qualifying Western Australian Expenditure (QWAE) of $300,000.
By selecting “Yes,” you confirm that your project meets the specific eligibility criteria for Documentary Production and that you agree to adhere to the requirements of the funding program * Required

Applicant Details

Select Applicant Type. Under the Screenwest Terms of Trade, an applicant must be one of the following. 

Applicant Type * Required
Response required.
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Legals & Rights

It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain and keep current, all necessary permissions, permits, and Chain of Title documentation for the development, production and exploitation of the Project. Screenwest reserves the right to sight and approve these at any time, upon written request. You will need to provide details clearly outlining any Chain of Title documentation in place, including type of agreement, parties to that agreement and expiry dates.

Does the applicant / company hold the underlying rights at the time of application? * Required

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    Funding Summary

    All official correspondance will be directed to this company / sole trader.
    List any names the project may have previously been called.
    Content
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    Project Format * Required
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    If a feature, list as '1'.
    If a feature, list total feature length e.g. '95'. If a series, list the duration of each episode e.g. '30'.
    This auto calculates number of episodes multiplied by duration of minutes per episode
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    Release PlatformPrimary Release Platform Name
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    Other

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    Likely classification * Required
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    Western Australian Elements Table

    Projects must score a minimum of 10 points in the 'Western Australian Elements Table'.

    • The total number of that can be attributed to a position is the number stated in the ‘Total Points Available’ column.
      • For example, a series that has a Western Australian Series Producer and a Western Australian Series Director attached will receive a maximum of two points.
    • Use a '0' if no WA Elements points being claimed. 
    • Individuals can receive points in multiple categories.
    • Flexible Points can be attributed to outcomes that haven’t been accounted for in other areas of the points table. The outcomes must align with Screenwest’s Strategic Plan priorities.
      • For example, Diversity, significant ex-pat attached, high profile West Australian talent attachment.
    • It will be up to the producer to make the case for these points.
    WA ElementTotal Points AvailablePoints RequestedYour Points Allocation Rationale
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    Must be 10 rows

    This number/amount is calculated. Total points claimed cannot be more than 16.
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