Screenwest Annual Report 2019-20
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SCREENWEST ANNUAL REPORT REPORT ANNUAL POSTAL ADDRESS PO Box 3275 East Perth WA 6892 ANNUAL STREET ADDRESS 30 Fielder Street East Perth WA 6004 REPORT Screenwest is supported by: i. www.screenwest.com.au e. [email protected] t. +61 9 6169 2100 2019-20 ANNUAL REPORT SCREENWEST ACRONYMS AACTA Australian Academy Cinema IAG Industry Advisory Group Television Arts ICS Indigenous Community Stories ABC Australian Broadcasting Corporation LGBTQIA+ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, ACEF Audience and Community Transgender, Queer and Engagement Fund Questioning, Intersex and Asexual ACS Australian Cinematographers Society MEAA Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance ADG Australian Directors Guild MIFF Melbourne International Film Festival AFL Australian Football League MIPCOM Marche Internationale de AFTRS Australian Film Television Programmes Communications and Radio School MRA Metropolitan Redevelopment AIDC Australian International Documentary Authority Conference NITV National Indigenous Television APDG Australian Production Design Guild PFCWA Professional Film Crew of ASE Australian Screen Editors Western Australia ASSG Australian Screen Sound Guild SBS Special Broadcasting Service ATOM Australian Teachers of Media SA Screen Australia AWG Australian Writers Guild SDIN Screen Diversity and CaLD Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Inclusion Network CAN Community Arts Network SPA Screen Producers Australia DADAA Disability in the Arts Disadvantages WA Western Australia(n) in the Arts WAM West Australian Music DFAT Department of Foreign Affairs WASAs West Australian Screen Awards and Trade WARFF Western Australian DLGSC Department of Local Government, Regional Film Fund Sport and Cultural Industries WIFT Women in Film and Television DPIRD Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development DoP Director of Photography FRAIM Festival of Remote Australian Indigenous Moving-Image ANNUAL REPORT SCREENWEST ANNUAL REPORT SCREENWEST CONTENTS Acronyms 2 A Letter from the Board Chair and CEO 7 Screenwest Overview 9 Operational Structure 11 Organisational Structure 12 2019 – 20 Key Statistics 14 2019 – 20 Screenwest Funding Allocation 15 2019 – 20 Overview 17 Key Programs – Western Australian Regional Film Fund 21 Key Programs – Diversity 23 Key Programs – Indigenous 24 Key Programs – Film Friendly 26 Key Programs – Talent And Skills Development 27 Key Programs – Spreading the Message: Communications Summary 28 Thriving Partnerships 29 Program Curation and Community Engagement - Yagan Square Digital Tower 30 Audience and Community Engagement 31 Acknowledgements 33 2019 – 20 Production Summary 34 2019 – 20 Screenwest Funding Approvals 54 2019 – 20 Financial Summary 93 Image credits 94 Screenwest (Australia) Ltd ABN: 43 620 492 300 / 5 ANNUAL REPORT SCREENWEST A LETTER FROM THE BOARD CHAIR AND CEO 2019-20 commenced with a solid slate of In nearing the conclusion of the current production, and an unprecedented stream of screen organisational Strategic Plan, this year was one releases, which were due to a boom in production for consolidation, refinement of operations and in Western Australia in the previous financial year. undertaking significant strategic initiatives which This busy period of production in Western Australia would pave the way forward for the organisation was largely made possible by the significant to provide sound leadership and support into investment of the State Government, including the a rapidly evolving future. The current strategic Department of Primary Industries and Regional plan has provided Screenwest with the impetus Development’s Western Australian Regional Film to advance culture and drive diversity within the Fund (WARFF). During the year Screenwest screen industry, support and collaborate with local received confirmation that the State Government producers and practitioners at all stages of their committed another $16 million dollars over a careers and engage with the community of Western further four years to this fund, which is expanded to Australia. include a competitive incentive scheme for Western Australian post-production companies. Screenwest conducted an industry-wide consultation process through the Western Despite entering 2020 on a high, no-one could Australian Screen Industry Health Check which have anticipated the obstacles to be faced by the afforded the industry the opportunity to provide screen industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic. feedback and information to assist Screenwest to With the support of our partners, the State best support the sector into the future. Government of Western Australia and Lotterywest, Screenwest was able to act quickly and respond to The current strategic plan has seen Screenwest industry needs efficiently during this uncertain time. cement its position out of Government and embed Lotterywest supported Screenwest to deliver the an efficient and effective organisational structure. Western Australian Screen Industry Sustainability The team of talented and experienced individuals Package, which worked as envisaged, sustaining with a passion for the Western Australian screen the WA screen industry, including below the line industry, will drive the organisation and the sector crew members, key creatives, production and post- forward in a way which will set Western Australia production companies over six months. apart from the other states. Screenwest looks forward to announcing its future strategic direction Western Australia’s documentary sector were which will include working closely with its partners, the stalwarts of this trying period, with projects screen companies and practitioners to really and teams agile enough to be able to continue establish WA as a global player and a premier production through to completion. filming destination. John Driscoll Willie Rowe SCREENWEST CHAIR SCREENWEST CEO Screenwest (Australia) Ltd ABN: 43 620 492 300 / 7 ANNUAL REPORT SCREENWEST Our vision is world-class Western SCREENWEST OVERVIEW Australian stories on screen, increasingly sought after by Screenwest is Western Australia’s screen funding Innovation – Continuously looking for new ways and development organisation, supporting film, of improving outcomes. audiences everywhere. television and digital production in the state. SCREENWEST STRATEGIC PLAN SCREENWEST PURPOSE The Screenwest Strategic Plan 2016 – 2021 Screenwest is an organisation that advances provides a concise and practical guide to culture by bringing Western Australian stories Screenwest’s operations and informs how the and identity to screen for the benefit of the organisation supports the Western Australia community. Screen Industry over five years. It is built on three pillars. VISION 1. Vibrant Resilient Industry – Working in World-class Western Australian stories on collaboration with the screen industry, we screen, increasingly sought after by audiences build the industry to a competitive, critical everywhere. mass of professional, dynamic practitioners. VALUES 2. Engagement with Western Australian Stories – Community – Advancing culture for the public We create opportunities for local, national and benefit. international communities to engage with high quality, diverse Western Australian content. Collaboration – Working together to achieve shared goals. 3. Dynamic, Professional Organisation – We continuously look for new ways of improving Integrity – Acting professionally and with respect. outcomes. Accountability – Taking responsibility for actions To address the rapidly changing environment, and decisions. Screenwest is working to develop a new strategic plan for the organisation from 2021 – 2024. SCREENWEST OVERVIEW Screenwest (Australia) Ltd ABN: 43 620 492 300 / 9 ANNUAL REPORT SCREENWEST OPERATIONAL STRUCTURE Screenwest has four operational divisions. SCREENWEST BOARD MEMBERS + Executive John Driscoll – Chair The Executive provides leadership and Christopher Holman – Deputy Chair operational management, including strategic John Atkins AO operational planning; as well as reporting to major stakeholders. Kylie du Fresne Colleen Hayward AM + Finance and Corporate Services Finance and Corporate Services provides financial Andrea Hoskins planning and management, governance support Bryce Menzies and ensures compliance with Screenwest Michael Ottaviano policies. The division also provides information and technology services in addition to human Michael Scott resources management. SCREENWEST INDUSTRY ADVISORY GROUP + Funding, Operations and Strategy To ensure Screenwest is authentically engaging The Funding, Operations and Strategy division with the screen industry and is informed of designs, implements and administers initiatives to emerging issues and trends affecting the sector, it support and develop Western Australian screen is supported by the WA screen Industry Advisory industry practitioners and projects with the overall Group (IAG). The IAG reports to and acts as an objective of building a sustainable screen industry industry advisory group to the Screenwest Board. in Western Australia. MEMBERS OF THE IAG FOR 2019-20 WERE: + Communications, Marketing, Yagan Square Digital Tower and Digital Content Kate Separovich Acting Chair from June 2020 This division promotes Screenwest and the Western Australian Screen Industry to increase its Tania Chambers OAM profile, fosters the WA community’s engagement Chair – from May - June 2020 with local content, the local screen industry and Ric Curtin the Screenwest brand, and manages partnerships and stakeholder relationships, including the Yagan Joshua Gilbert Square