Breaking In: Pathways to the WA Screen Industry
Held at City of Perth Library Auditorium (not the State Library!), join Screenwest for a discussion on career pathways and development.
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Practical, encouraging and grounded in real industry experience, this ScreenCraft session is an unmissable opportunity for anyone serious about pursuing a future in Western Australia’s screen industry.
The WA Made Film Festival is proud to host a special ScreenCraft session designed to
help emerging and aspiring screen practitioners take real steps into the Western Australian screen industry.
This informative and practical session invites attendees to discover clear, achievable pathways into the local screen sector and gain a better understanding of how to build
a sustainable career in film, television and digital media.
Kirby Brierty (Industry Development Manager) and Michael Drake (Development Executive: Content and Talent) from Screenwest will lead a wide-ranging discussion covering career pathways, professional development options and placement opportunities available right here in WA.
Whether you’re a student, recent graduate, self-taught filmmaker or someone looking to transition into the screen industry, this session will offer valuable insight into how the industry works and where you might fit within it. The conversation will also explore funding pathways, skills development and the importance of building strong industry connections.
The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A, giving participants the chance to ask questions, seek tailored advice and gain clarity on next steps for their own career journey.
Held at City of Perth Library Auditorium (not the State Library!), join Screenwest for a discussion on career pathways and development.
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Practical, encouraging and grounded in real industry experience, this ScreenCraft session is an unmissable opportunity for anyone serious about pursuing a future in Western Australia’s screen industry.
The WA Made Film Festival is proud to host a special ScreenCraft session designed to
help emerging and aspiring screen practitioners take real steps into the Western Australian screen industry.
This informative and practical session invites attendees to discover clear, achievable pathways into the local screen sector and gain a better understanding of how to build
a sustainable career in film, television and digital media.
Kirby Brierty (Industry Development Manager) and Michael Drake (Development Executive: Content and Talent) from Screenwest will lead a wide-ranging discussion covering career pathways, professional development options and placement opportunities available right here in WA.
Whether you’re a student, recent graduate, self-taught filmmaker or someone looking to transition into the screen industry, this session will offer valuable insight into how the industry works and where you might fit within it. The conversation will also explore funding pathways, skills development and the importance of building strong industry connections.
The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A, giving participants the chance to ask questions, seek tailored advice and gain clarity on next steps for their own career journey.
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Highlights
- 1 hour
- In person
Location
City of Perth Library
573 Hay Street
Perth, WA 6000
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