In Conversation With Screenwest

Join Screenwest Documentary Manager Paul Williams for a conversation with Electric Pictures founder and CEO Andrew Ogilvie, and Aussie Gold Hunters Series Producer, Robin Shingleton.   In today's episode, Andrew and Robin discuss the success and impact of Aussie Gold Hunters, their upcoming slate, and the shift from broadcasters to streaming services. Read transcript.   In Conversation is a Screenwest production. Screenwest is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing strategic leadership and assistance to the film and television industry in Western Australia. Find out more at www.screenwest.com.au and www.filminwesternaustralia.com.au. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with Screenwest.

Join us for a conversation with the heads of Audio Post-Production studio Envelope Audio, Ned Beckley and Josh Hogan. Josh and Ned discuss the audio post production process, from mixing on a digital audio workspace, to using analogue technology to produce authentic vintage tones, and into their process of producing sound for Virtual Reality spaces.   In Conversation is a Screenwest production. Screenwest is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing strategic leadership and assistance to the film and television industry in Western Australia. Find out more at www.screenwest.com.au and www.filminwesternaustralia.com.au. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with Screenwest.

Join us for a conversation with two of the creatives behind Hug The Sun, Bonnie Davies and Aaron McCann. In today’s episode, Bonnie and Aaron discuss the comedy writing process, filming in two different states in Australia at the height of COVID and the inspiration behind their chaotic comedy web series. Read transcript.   In Conversation is a Screenwest production. Screenwest is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing strategic leadership and assistance to the film and television industry in Western Australia. Find out more at www.screenwest.com.au and www.filminwesternaustralia.com.au. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with Screenwest.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the Western Australian post-production sector with Double Barrel VFX Producer and Company Director, Stuart Campbell. Read the transcript   Stay up to date on Double Barrel VFX’s work by visiting doublebarrelvfx.com and following the Double Barrel VFX Facebook page. Visit the Screenwest website to learn more information about the WA Post, Digital and Visual Effects Rebate.   In Conversation is a Screenwest production. Screenwest is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing strategic leadership and assistance to the film and television industry in Western Australia. Find out more at www.screenwest.com.au and www.filminwesternaustralia.com.au. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with Screenwest.

In today’s episode, Screenwest Documentary Manager Paul Williams is joined by Julia Redwood (Managing Director at Prospero Productions) and Darren Chau (Director of Content, Production & Channels – Factual at Discovery Australia, New Zealand & Pacific Islands) for a conversation about the new season of Outback Opal Hunters. Outback Opal Hunters Season 5 premieres Thursday, 8 October 2020 at 7:30pm on Discovery in Australia. Outback Opal Hunters is produced by Prospero Productions for Discovery with assistance of the State Government of Western Australia, Screenwest and Lotterywest. To date, the series has entertained audiences in more than 100 countries and territories, including the US and the UK. Read Episode Transcript   In Conversation is a Screenwest production. Screenwest is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing strategic leadership and assistance to the film and television industry in Western Australia. Find out more at www.screenwest.com.au and www.filminwesternaustralia.com.au. Fol

Join us for a special Screenwest In Focus with Screenwest’s Development and Production Executive Franziska Wagenfeld and Drama Development Manager Barbara Connell all about the new Scripted Development Fund. In today’s episode, Franziska and Barbara discuss what the Scripted Development Fund is, who is eligible to apply, as well as share some quick tips to help you strengthen your application. Applications for the Scripted Development Fund close Monday, 7 September 2020 at 5:00pm AWST. Find out more at screenwest.com.au.   Read the transcript for this episode.   About Screenwest Screenwest is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing strategic leadership and assistance to the film and television industry in Western Australia. Find out more at www.screenwest.com.au and www.filminwesternaustralia.com.au. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with Screenwest.

Join us for a conversation introducing Screenwest’s Interim Talent Development Manager Chantal Chateauneuf for some tips and tricks for attaching market to your project. Chantal has worked with practitioners at all stages of their career, from emerging directors at the MIFF Accelerator Lab to established producers and veteran filmmakers at Mongrel Media and Celluloid Dreams. With fortuitous timing after her recent move to Perth, Chantal’s engagement with Screenwest will see her contribute significantly to the development of practitioners within the Western Australian screen industry. Read the transcript.   In Conversation is a Screenwest production. Screenwest is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing strategic leadership and assistance to the film and television industry in Western Australia. Find out more at www.screenwest.com.au and www.filminwesternaustralia.com.au. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with Screenwest.

Join us for a conversation with Glenn Gainor, Head of Physical Production at Sony Pictures Screen Gems and Head of Sony Innovation Studios. This episode explores embracing technology as an empowerment tool and how filmmakers can have their stories heard by millions, through the use of emerging technologies. Glenn speaks about passion for short film, new innovations in technology, collaborations with camera engineers, the use of neuralised technology to create virtual sets and providing opportunity for filmmakers to use technology to inspire change. This episode is hosted by Screenwest Talent Development Executive, Eva Di Blasio. This is the final series of Cinefest Sessions recorded at Busselton’s City Council Chambers during CinefestOZ Film Festival 2019.   In Conversation is a Screenwest production. Screenwest is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing strategic leadership and assistance to the film and television industry in Western Australia. Find out more at www.screenwest.com.au and www.filminw

Join us for a conversation with Owen Trevor, director of the family feature film GO!, which will be released by Roadshow in early 2020. In today’s episode Trevor talks about his career pathway from working on short films, directing four seasons of one of the world's most successful television programs, TOP GEAR, which had a weekly viewership of over 350 million people, to making high profile television commercials and making his first feature film. This episode is hosted by Screenwest Development and Production Executive Franziska Wagenfeld. This is the third in our series of Cinefest Sessions recorded at Busselton’s City Council Chambers during CinefestOZ Film Festival 2019.   In Conversation is a Screenwest production. Screenwest is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing strategic leadership and assistance to the film and television industry in Western Australia. Find out more at www.screenwest.com.au and www.filminwesternaustralia.com.au. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and su

Join us for a conversation with Producers Kerry Warika and Kiel McNaughton from Brown Sugar Apple Grunt Productions about their experience producing WARU, VAI, and the last film of the trilogy KĀINGA. In today’s episode, Kerry and Kiel discuss the dynamic team present on their unique production methodology processes developing and creating the portmanteau films and discuss the secret to their success. This episode is hosted by Screenwest Talent Development Manager Eva Di Blasio. This is the second in our series of Cinefest Sessions recorded at Busselton’s City Council Chambers during CinefestOZ Film Festival 2019.   In Conversation is a Screenwest production. Screenwest is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing strategic leadership and assistance to the film and television industry in Western Australia. Find out more at www.screenwest.com.au and www.filminwesternaustralia.com.au. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with Screenwest.

Join us for a conversation with Madman’s Senior Marketing Manager Michael Matrenza. In today’s episode, Michael discusses what it takes to release a theatrical film, including scheduling, marketing campaigns and release strategies. This episode is hosted by Screenwest Talent Development Manager Eva Di Blasio. This is the first in our series of Cinefest Sessions recorded at Busselton’s City Council Chambers during CinefestOZ Film Festival 2019.   In Conversation is a Screenwest production. Screenwest is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing strategic leadership and assistance to the film and television industry in Western Australia. Find out more at www.screenwest.com.au and www.filminwesternaustralia.com.au. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with Screenwest.

Join us for a conversation Canadian Indigenous filmmaker Lisa Jackson. In today’s episode, Lisa discusses her practice exploring the way technologies intersect with indigenous storytelling across fiction and non-fiction forms. This episode is hosted by Screenwest Talent Development Manager Eva Di Blasio.   In Conversation is a Screenwest production. Screenwest is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing strategic leadership and assistance to the film and television industry in Western Australia. Find out more at www.screenwest.com.au and www.filminwesternaustralia.com.au. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with Screenwest.

Join us for a conversation Beatrice Neumann. Discusses her years of market experience, her current views on the international market landscape and how filmmakers can overcome some of the barriers to entry. This episode is hosted by Screenwest Factual Executive Franziska Wagenfeld.   In Conversation is a Screenwest production. Screenwest is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing strategic leadership and assistance to the film and television industry in Western Australia. Find out more at www.screenwest.com.au and www.filminwesternaustralia.com.au. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with Screenwest.

Join us for a conversation with Australian/British filmmaker Gabrielle Brady. In today’s episode, Gabrielle talks about the making of her award-winning hybrid documentary film ISLAND OF THE HUNGRY GHOSTS. This episode is hosted by Screenwest Factual Executive Franziska Wagenfeld. Read the transcript on the Screenwest website.   In Conversation is a Screenwest production. Screenwest is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing strategic leadership and assistance to the screen industry in Western Australia. Find out more at www.screenwest.com.au and www.filminwesternaustralia.com.au. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with Screenwest.

Join us for a conversation with Post-Production Supervisors Roz Silvestrin and David Birrell. In today’s episode, host Kim Lord leads a discussion with Roz and David about the roles and functions of a Post-Production Supervisor and how they benefit the production of film and television. Today’s episode is brought you by the Australian Screen Sound Guild in association with the Australian Editors Guild and Screenwest.

Join us for a conversation with ABC’s Head of Comedy Rick Kalowski. In today’s episode, we get the inside scoop on what it takes to get an ABC commission, what the head of comedy of our national broadcaster looks for when identifying talent and how commissioning comedy generally works at the ABC. This episode is hosted by Screenwest Scripted Executive Ross Grayson Bell.

Join us for a conversation with Luke Eve, director of the highly successful web series LOW LIFE: A BLACK COMEDY ABOUT DEPRESSION and its follow up series HIGH LIFE. In today’s episode, Luke shares his knowledge and experience making successful web series and share some of his tips for development, financing, production, festival strategy, and distribution. This is Part 2 of 2.  

Join us for a conversation with Luke Eve, director of the highly successful web series LOW LIFE: A BLACK COMEDY ABOUT DEPRESSION and its follow up series HIGH LIFE. In today’s episode, Luke shares his knowledge and experience making successful web series and share some of his tips for development, financing, production, festival strategy, and distribution. This is Part 1 of 2.