- Lotterywest's $10.8 million grant supporting Western Australian storytelling
- Record-breaking grant marks three decades of commitment to WA's screen sector
- Cook Government through Lotterywest funding supporting commercial film production
- Cook Government committed to diversifying the economy by sharing local stories and making more things here
The Cook Government, through Lotterywest, is supporting Western Australia's unique and rapidly growing screen industry with funding of $10.8 million.
This record $10.8 million grant marks 30 years of Lotterywest support for Screenwest and the State's creative industry.
Following last year's $10.7 million grant, this year's support demonstrates the Cook Government's ongoing commitment to strengthening the local screen industry and promoting diverse storytelling in WA.
The grant will help provide a pipeline of local screen productions and enable local creatives to bring authentic WA stories to life, that create a sense of connection among the community.
Lotterywest's $10.8 million grant will support:
- increased production expenditure in WA;
- stronger career pathways for local talent;
- greater representation of Aboriginal voices; and
- broader community benefit through diverse and inclusive screen content.
Lotterywest's support for Screenwest directly contributes to the WA Screen Industry Strategy 2024-2034 and Creative WA.
Since 1995, Screenwest has benefited from 41 Lotterywest grants totalling more than $171 million.
Lotterywest is the only State Government-owned and operated lottery in the country where all available profits are returned to the community.
Comments attributed to Premier Roger Cook:
"My government is committed to diversifying the economy by sharing local stories and making more things here.
"This significant grant will continue to drive locally made screen projects, develop homegrown talent, and enable Western Australian creatives to share original stories on a global stage.
"Thanks to continued investment and support, WA has a thriving film industry with talented actors, crew, and technical staff who continue to deliver world class productions.
"For 30 years Lotterywest has played an important role in sharing Western Australian stories, our heritage and culture, which delivers fantastic economic benefits to the WA community."
Comments attributed to Creative Industries Minister Simone McGurk:
"The Cook Government is fostering a vibrant and creative economy by investing in WA's screen sector to create local stories using local talent.
"We are committed to creating more job opportunities for our local artists and creatives in the screen industry, and with the opening of the Perth Film Studios next year, WA is ready to be used as a backdrop and be showcased to the world."
