ESSENTIAL EXTERNAL RESOURCES

National Guidelines for Screen Safety

Pre-Production

Location and Set Practice

Employment Agreements

High Risk Production Activities

Departments and Work Practices

Incident Response and Emergencies

COVID-Safe Guidelines

Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Bullying

Filmmakers Tool Kit

A quick overview of the processes associated with filming in Western Australia.

Western Australia Screen Industry Code of Practice

This Code of Practice provides information to assist people who are unfamiliar with the industry, covering everything from the workplace basics such as WHS and Payment for Work, to Industry Specific issues such as Working with Children, Insurances and working on the road

Best Practice Guide for Filmmakers

ScreenWest has developed the Best Practice guide as a tool to assist filmmakers working throughout the regions, focusing on the best practice.

Filmmakers Checklist

A simple checklist of key activities to consider.

Frequently Asked Question for Filmmakers

Check out ScreenWest's Frequently Asked Questions for all the answers

West Australian Road Traffic Regulations 2013

A 2013 report commissioned by Screenwest that explains the legality of current industry practice for shoots in Western Australia involving moving vehicles with a camera internally or externally mounted

Find out more at Film Friendly WA Resources.

https://if.com.au/

Australia’s industry news. Essential reading for all.

They have free membership and paid subscription (Student pricing available)

Screej

https://tedhope.substack.com/

Free and Paid version available.

Ted has worked as an independent producer and also for Amazon. He is passionate about the sustainability of the cinema industry.

https://theankler.com/

General Industry news. They do a free subscription for students if you email them. Incredibly insightful.

https://www.thewrap.com/

Another Hollywood Business newsletter. Some articles are free. Some are paid.