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A2.3 Television Writers Awards
| Type: Grant |
| Funds Available: Up to $6,000 |
| Assessed: By Panel |
Purpose and Scope:
The Television Writers Award aims to provide development assistance to newer writers who display the potential to develop long form television drama. This scheme is intended for less established writers with imaginative ideas who also demonstrate substantial writing skills.
The initiative is aimed at the development of telemovies and television series.
Eligibility:
Writers who have previously been funded by ScreenWest are generally not eligible to apply, however ScreenWest may relax this condition to include writers who have been funded on one previous occasion.
As with all Creative Development schemes, the Television Writer's Award is only open to filmmakers resident in Western Australia. Please refer to the General Guidelines for a definition of WA residency.
Long form television drama applicants must have completed a first draft script of a telemovie before applying. Television series writers must have completed a concept document, character notes and a draft of the first episode before applying.
Criteria:
Applications will be assessed at each stage on the basis of the:
- Quality and originality of the script idea;
- Potential of the applicant, and their commitment to work professionally;
- Capacity of the applicant to complete a sustained piece of work;
- Market potential and audience appeal of the project;
- ScreenWest Funding Guidelines.
ScreenWest will provide a support package of up to $6,000 to the successful applicant. This sum will include a minimal writer's fee and professional script editing for the successful applicants. This sustained support on a one-on-one basis over a period of up to 12 weeks will be provided from an established screenwriter or script editor to help the successful applicants complete a further draft of their script.
How to Apply:
Writers will need to submit:
- A completed Application form
- A three page concept document;
- A CV;
- A draft of the first episode;
- A paragraph outline on each subsequent episode;
- Character notes for at least three major characters;
- Drawings of at least three characters for animation series submissions.
Please note that episodes must have a minimum length of 22 minutes
One applicant will then be awarded the Television Writers Award funding package to enable them to take their project to the next draft.
These guidelines must be read in conjunction with the General Guidelines.
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