❓ Question regarding WA government support for the screen industry, specifically ScreenWest funding and its impact on television productions. The Minister outlines the success of the ScreenWest-ABC partnership and announces additional funding.
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SCREENWEST — FUNDING COMMITMENTS
My question is to the Minister for Culture and the Arts — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Bassendean, I formally call you to order for the first time and for the second time. I am formally calling you to order for the second time. Another member is on his feet asking a question. Mr A.P. JACOB : Thank you — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am formally calling to order the members for Pilbara and Perth for the first time today. If members want this process to continue, they should not continue in this manner. I have given the call to the member for Ocean Reef. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question — Mr T.G. Stephens interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I know you would like to stay in this place but I formally call you for the second time today. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question is to the Minister for Culture and the Arts. Western Australian–produced film and television plays an important role in shaping our identity and telling our unique stories to a national and international audience. Can the minister please outline how the government is supporting the screen industry in Western Australia to achieve this, including how much funding has been committed by ScreenWest and what this type of investment by the state government means for television productions made in Western Australia? Mr J.H.D. DAY
My question is to the Minister for Culture and the Arts — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Bassendean, I formally call you to order for the first time and for the second time. I am formally calling you to order for the second time. Another member is on his feet asking a question. Mr A.P. JACOB : Thank you — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am formally calling to order the members for Pilbara and Perth for the first time today. If members want this process to continue, they should not continue in this manner. I have given the call to the member for Ocean Reef. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question — Mr T.G. Stephens interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I know you would like to stay in this place but I formally call you for the second time today. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question is to the Minister for Culture and the Arts. Western Australian–produced film and television plays an important role in shaping our identity and telling our unique stories to a national and international audience. Can the minister please outline how the government is supporting the screen industry in Western Australia to achieve this, including how much funding has been committed by ScreenWest and what this type of investment by the state government means for television productions made in Western Australia? Mr J.H.D. DAY
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I thank the member for the question on a very interesting and important issue. It has been one of the great success stories in the arts sector in Western Australia in recent years. I am referring to the growth in the screen industry, particularly the growth that has occurred and continues in relation to expertise in the industry, our capacity and also the quantity of output. The development of the screen industry in this state is important from the perspective of fostering creativity and skills development in Western Australia, and from an economic point of view. It is also important in promoting Western Australia to a wider audience, across Australia and internationally. One very important aspect of the development of the screen industry in Western Australia has been the partnership in place since 2008 between ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, over the past two financial years, has resulted in over $21 million worth of production being financed through ABC television’s prime-time television production fund from an initial state investment of $2.7 million. I am very pleased to announce today that ScreenWest has recently signed an agreement with ABC television that will see Western Australian film-makers have access to an additional $3 million to finance productions in 2011. An amount of $1.5 million will be contributed by the ABC and $1.5 million will be contributed by the government through ScreenWest. Mr J.N. Hyde : What budget is that coming out of? That was not in the estimates. Is this new money? Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Bassendean, I formally call you to order for the first time and for the second time. I am formally calling you to order for the second time. Another member is on his feet asking a question. Mr A.P. JACOB : Thank you — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am formally calling to order the members for Pilbara and Perth for the first time today. If members want this process to continue, they should not continue in this manner. I have given the call to the member for Ocean Reef. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question — Mr T.G. Stephens interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I know you would like to stay in this place but I formally call you for the second time today. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question is to the Minister for Culture and the Arts. Western Australian–produced film and television plays an important role in shaping our identity and telling our unique stories to a national and international audience. Can the minister please outline how the government is supporting the screen industry in Western Australia to achieve this, including how much funding has been committed by ScreenWest and what this type of investment by the state government means for television productions made in Western Australia? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for the question on a very interesting and important issue. It has been one of the great success stories in the arts sector in Western Australia in recent years. I am referring to the growth in the screen industry, particularly the growth that has occurred and continues in relation to expertise in the industry, our capacity and also the quantity of output. The development of the screen industry in this state is important from the perspective of fostering creativity and skills development in Western Australia, and from an economic point of view. It is also important in promoting Western Australia to a wider audience, across Australia and internationally. One very important aspect of the development of the screen industry in Western Australia has been the partnership in place since 2008 between ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, over the past two financial years, has resulted in over $21 million worth of production being financed through ABC television’s prime-time television production fund from an initial state investment of $2.7 million. I am very pleased to announce today that ScreenWest has recently signed an agreement with ABC television that will see Western Australian film-makers have access to an additional $3 million to finance productions in 2011. An amount of $1.5 million will be contributed by the ABC and $1.5 million will be contributed by the government through ScreenWest. Mr J.N. Hyde : What budget is that coming out of? That was not in the estimates. Is this new money? Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
The SPEAKER : Member for Bassendean, I formally call you to order for the first time and for the second time. I am formally calling you to order for the second time. Another member is on his feet asking a question. Mr A.P. JACOB : Thank you — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am formally calling to order the members for Pilbara and Perth for the first time today. If members want this process to continue, they should not continue in this manner. I have given the call to the member for Ocean Reef. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question — Mr T.G. Stephens interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I know you would like to stay in this place but I formally call you for the second time today. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question is to the Minister for Culture and the Arts. Western Australian–produced film and television plays an important role in shaping our identity and telling our unique stories to a national and international audience. Can the minister please outline how the government is supporting the screen industry in Western Australia to achieve this, including how much funding has been committed by ScreenWest and what this type of investment by the state government means for television productions made in Western Australia? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for the question on a very interesting and important issue. It has been one of the great success stories in the arts sector in Western Australia in recent years. I am referring to the growth in the screen industry, particularly the growth that has occurred and continues in relation to expertise in the industry, our capacity and also the quantity of output. The development of the screen industry in this state is important from the perspective of fostering creativity and skills development in Western Australia, and from an economic point of view. It is also important in promoting Western Australia to a wider audience, across Australia and internationally. One very important aspect of the development of the screen industry in Western Australia has been the partnership in place since 2008 between ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, over the past two financial years, has resulted in over $21 million worth of production being financed through ABC television’s prime-time television production fund from an initial state investment of $2.7 million. I am very pleased to announce today that ScreenWest has recently signed an agreement with ABC television that will see Western Australian film-makers have access to an additional $3 million to finance productions in 2011. An amount of $1.5 million will be contributed by the ABC and $1.5 million will be contributed by the government through ScreenWest. Mr J.N. Hyde : What budget is that coming out of? That was not in the estimates. Is this new money? Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
Mr A.P. JACOB : Thank you — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am formally calling to order the members for Pilbara and Perth for the first time today. If members want this process to continue, they should not continue in this manner. I have given the call to the member for Ocean Reef. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question — Mr T.G. Stephens interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I know you would like to stay in this place but I formally call you for the second time today. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question is to the Minister for Culture and the Arts. Western Australian–produced film and television plays an important role in shaping our identity and telling our unique stories to a national and international audience. Can the minister please outline how the government is supporting the screen industry in Western Australia to achieve this, including how much funding has been committed by ScreenWest and what this type of investment by the state government means for television productions made in Western Australia? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for the question on a very interesting and important issue. It has been one of the great success stories in the arts sector in Western Australia in recent years. I am referring to the growth in the screen industry, particularly the growth that has occurred and continues in relation to expertise in the industry, our capacity and also the quantity of output. The development of the screen industry in this state is important from the perspective of fostering creativity and skills development in Western Australia, and from an economic point of view. It is also important in promoting Western Australia to a wider audience, across Australia and internationally. One very important aspect of the development of the screen industry in Western Australia has been the partnership in place since 2008 between ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, over the past two financial years, has resulted in over $21 million worth of production being financed through ABC television’s prime-time television production fund from an initial state investment of $2.7 million. I am very pleased to announce today that ScreenWest has recently signed an agreement with ABC television that will see Western Australian film-makers have access to an additional $3 million to finance productions in 2011. An amount of $1.5 million will be contributed by the ABC and $1.5 million will be contributed by the government through ScreenWest. Mr J.N. Hyde : What budget is that coming out of? That was not in the estimates. Is this new money? Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am formally calling to order the members for Pilbara and Perth for the first time today. If members want this process to continue, they should not continue in this manner. I have given the call to the member for Ocean Reef. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question — Mr T.G. Stephens interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I know you would like to stay in this place but I formally call you for the second time today. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question is to the Minister for Culture and the Arts. Western Australian–produced film and television plays an important role in shaping our identity and telling our unique stories to a national and international audience. Can the minister please outline how the government is supporting the screen industry in Western Australia to achieve this, including how much funding has been committed by ScreenWest and what this type of investment by the state government means for television productions made in Western Australia? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for the question on a very interesting and important issue. It has been one of the great success stories in the arts sector in Western Australia in recent years. I am referring to the growth in the screen industry, particularly the growth that has occurred and continues in relation to expertise in the industry, our capacity and also the quantity of output. The development of the screen industry in this state is important from the perspective of fostering creativity and skills development in Western Australia, and from an economic point of view. It is also important in promoting Western Australia to a wider audience, across Australia and internationally. One very important aspect of the development of the screen industry in Western Australia has been the partnership in place since 2008 between ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, over the past two financial years, has resulted in over $21 million worth of production being financed through ABC television’s prime-time television production fund from an initial state investment of $2.7 million. I am very pleased to announce today that ScreenWest has recently signed an agreement with ABC television that will see Western Australian film-makers have access to an additional $3 million to finance productions in 2011. An amount of $1.5 million will be contributed by the ABC and $1.5 million will be contributed by the government through ScreenWest. Mr J.N. Hyde : What budget is that coming out of? That was not in the estimates. Is this new money? Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
The SPEAKER : I am formally calling to order the members for Pilbara and Perth for the first time today. If members want this process to continue, they should not continue in this manner. I have given the call to the member for Ocean Reef. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question — Mr T.G. Stephens interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I know you would like to stay in this place but I formally call you for the second time today. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question is to the Minister for Culture and the Arts. Western Australian–produced film and television plays an important role in shaping our identity and telling our unique stories to a national and international audience. Can the minister please outline how the government is supporting the screen industry in Western Australia to achieve this, including how much funding has been committed by ScreenWest and what this type of investment by the state government means for television productions made in Western Australia? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for the question on a very interesting and important issue. It has been one of the great success stories in the arts sector in Western Australia in recent years. I am referring to the growth in the screen industry, particularly the growth that has occurred and continues in relation to expertise in the industry, our capacity and also the quantity of output. The development of the screen industry in this state is important from the perspective of fostering creativity and skills development in Western Australia, and from an economic point of view. It is also important in promoting Western Australia to a wider audience, across Australia and internationally. One very important aspect of the development of the screen industry in Western Australia has been the partnership in place since 2008 between ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, over the past two financial years, has resulted in over $21 million worth of production being financed through ABC television’s prime-time television production fund from an initial state investment of $2.7 million. I am very pleased to announce today that ScreenWest has recently signed an agreement with ABC television that will see Western Australian film-makers have access to an additional $3 million to finance productions in 2011. An amount of $1.5 million will be contributed by the ABC and $1.5 million will be contributed by the government through ScreenWest. Mr J.N. Hyde : What budget is that coming out of? That was not in the estimates. Is this new money? Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
Mr A.P. JACOB : My question — Mr T.G. Stephens interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I know you would like to stay in this place but I formally call you for the second time today. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question is to the Minister for Culture and the Arts. Western Australian–produced film and television plays an important role in shaping our identity and telling our unique stories to a national and international audience. Can the minister please outline how the government is supporting the screen industry in Western Australia to achieve this, including how much funding has been committed by ScreenWest and what this type of investment by the state government means for television productions made in Western Australia? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for the question on a very interesting and important issue. It has been one of the great success stories in the arts sector in Western Australia in recent years. I am referring to the growth in the screen industry, particularly the growth that has occurred and continues in relation to expertise in the industry, our capacity and also the quantity of output. The development of the screen industry in this state is important from the perspective of fostering creativity and skills development in Western Australia, and from an economic point of view. It is also important in promoting Western Australia to a wider audience, across Australia and internationally. One very important aspect of the development of the screen industry in Western Australia has been the partnership in place since 2008 between ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, over the past two financial years, has resulted in over $21 million worth of production being financed through ABC television’s prime-time television production fund from an initial state investment of $2.7 million. I am very pleased to announce today that ScreenWest has recently signed an agreement with ABC television that will see Western Australian film-makers have access to an additional $3 million to finance productions in 2011. An amount of $1.5 million will be contributed by the ABC and $1.5 million will be contributed by the government through ScreenWest. Mr J.N. Hyde : What budget is that coming out of? That was not in the estimates. Is this new money? Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
Mr T.G. Stephens interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I know you would like to stay in this place but I formally call you for the second time today. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question is to the Minister for Culture and the Arts. Western Australian–produced film and television plays an important role in shaping our identity and telling our unique stories to a national and international audience. Can the minister please outline how the government is supporting the screen industry in Western Australia to achieve this, including how much funding has been committed by ScreenWest and what this type of investment by the state government means for television productions made in Western Australia? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for the question on a very interesting and important issue. It has been one of the great success stories in the arts sector in Western Australia in recent years. I am referring to the growth in the screen industry, particularly the growth that has occurred and continues in relation to expertise in the industry, our capacity and also the quantity of output. The development of the screen industry in this state is important from the perspective of fostering creativity and skills development in Western Australia, and from an economic point of view. It is also important in promoting Western Australia to a wider audience, across Australia and internationally. One very important aspect of the development of the screen industry in Western Australia has been the partnership in place since 2008 between ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, over the past two financial years, has resulted in over $21 million worth of production being financed through ABC television’s prime-time television production fund from an initial state investment of $2.7 million. I am very pleased to announce today that ScreenWest has recently signed an agreement with ABC television that will see Western Australian film-makers have access to an additional $3 million to finance productions in 2011. An amount of $1.5 million will be contributed by the ABC and $1.5 million will be contributed by the government through ScreenWest. Mr J.N. Hyde : What budget is that coming out of? That was not in the estimates. Is this new money? Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I know you would like to stay in this place but I formally call you for the second time today. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question is to the Minister for Culture and the Arts. Western Australian–produced film and television plays an important role in shaping our identity and telling our unique stories to a national and international audience. Can the minister please outline how the government is supporting the screen industry in Western Australia to achieve this, including how much funding has been committed by ScreenWest and what this type of investment by the state government means for television productions made in Western Australia? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for the question on a very interesting and important issue. It has been one of the great success stories in the arts sector in Western Australia in recent years. I am referring to the growth in the screen industry, particularly the growth that has occurred and continues in relation to expertise in the industry, our capacity and also the quantity of output. The development of the screen industry in this state is important from the perspective of fostering creativity and skills development in Western Australia, and from an economic point of view. It is also important in promoting Western Australia to a wider audience, across Australia and internationally. One very important aspect of the development of the screen industry in Western Australia has been the partnership in place since 2008 between ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, over the past two financial years, has resulted in over $21 million worth of production being financed through ABC television’s prime-time television production fund from an initial state investment of $2.7 million. I am very pleased to announce today that ScreenWest has recently signed an agreement with ABC television that will see Western Australian film-makers have access to an additional $3 million to finance productions in 2011. An amount of $1.5 million will be contributed by the ABC and $1.5 million will be contributed by the government through ScreenWest. Mr J.N. Hyde : What budget is that coming out of? That was not in the estimates. Is this new money? Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
Mr A.P. JACOB : My question is to the Minister for Culture and the Arts. Western Australian–produced film and television plays an important role in shaping our identity and telling our unique stories to a national and international audience. Can the minister please outline how the government is supporting the screen industry in Western Australia to achieve this, including how much funding has been committed by ScreenWest and what this type of investment by the state government means for television productions made in Western Australia? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for the question on a very interesting and important issue. It has been one of the great success stories in the arts sector in Western Australia in recent years. I am referring to the growth in the screen industry, particularly the growth that has occurred and continues in relation to expertise in the industry, our capacity and also the quantity of output. The development of the screen industry in this state is important from the perspective of fostering creativity and skills development in Western Australia, and from an economic point of view. It is also important in promoting Western Australia to a wider audience, across Australia and internationally. One very important aspect of the development of the screen industry in Western Australia has been the partnership in place since 2008 between ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, over the past two financial years, has resulted in over $21 million worth of production being financed through ABC television’s prime-time television production fund from an initial state investment of $2.7 million. I am very pleased to announce today that ScreenWest has recently signed an agreement with ABC television that will see Western Australian film-makers have access to an additional $3 million to finance productions in 2011. An amount of $1.5 million will be contributed by the ABC and $1.5 million will be contributed by the government through ScreenWest. Mr J.N. Hyde : What budget is that coming out of? That was not in the estimates. Is this new money? Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for the question on a very interesting and important issue. It has been one of the great success stories in the arts sector in Western Australia in recent years. I am referring to the growth in the screen industry, particularly the growth that has occurred and continues in relation to expertise in the industry, our capacity and also the quantity of output. The development of the screen industry in this state is important from the perspective of fostering creativity and skills development in Western Australia, and from an economic point of view. It is also important in promoting Western Australia to a wider audience, across Australia and internationally. One very important aspect of the development of the screen industry in Western Australia has been the partnership in place since 2008 between ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, over the past two financial years, has resulted in over $21 million worth of production being financed through ABC television’s prime-time television production fund from an initial state investment of $2.7 million. I am very pleased to announce today that ScreenWest has recently signed an agreement with ABC television that will see Western Australian film-makers have access to an additional $3 million to finance productions in 2011. An amount of $1.5 million will be contributed by the ABC and $1.5 million will be contributed by the government through ScreenWest. Mr J.N. Hyde : What budget is that coming out of? That was not in the estimates. Is this new money? Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
I thank the member for the question on a very interesting and important issue. It has been one of the great success stories in the arts sector in Western Australia in recent years. I am referring to the growth in the screen industry, particularly the growth that has occurred and continues in relation to expertise in the industry, our capacity and also the quantity of output. The development of the screen industry in this state is important from the perspective of fostering creativity and skills development in Western Australia, and from an economic point of view. It is also important in promoting Western Australia to a wider audience, across Australia and internationally. One very important aspect of the development of the screen industry in Western Australia has been the partnership in place since 2008 between ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, over the past two financial years, has resulted in over $21 million worth of production being financed through ABC television’s prime-time television production fund from an initial state investment of $2.7 million. I am very pleased to announce today that ScreenWest has recently signed an agreement with ABC television that will see Western Australian film-makers have access to an additional $3 million to finance productions in 2011. An amount of $1.5 million will be contributed by the ABC and $1.5 million will be contributed by the government through ScreenWest. Mr J.N. Hyde : What budget is that coming out of? That was not in the estimates. Is this new money? Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
Mr J.N. Hyde : What budget is that coming out of? That was not in the estimates. Is this new money? Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Bassendean, I formally call you to order for the first time and for the second time. I am formally calling you to order for the second time. Another member is on his feet asking a question. Mr A.P. JACOB : Thank you — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am formally calling to order the members for Pilbara and Perth for the first time today. If members want this process to continue, they should not continue in this manner. I have given the call to the member for Ocean Reef. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question — Mr T.G. Stephens interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I know you would like to stay in this place but I formally call you for the second time today. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question is to the Minister for Culture and the Arts. Western Australian–produced film and television plays an important role in shaping our identity and telling our unique stories to a national and international audience. Can the minister please outline how the government is supporting the screen industry in Western Australia to achieve this, including how much funding has been committed by ScreenWest and what this type of investment by the state government means for television productions made in Western Australia? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for the question on a very interesting and important issue. It has been one of the great success stories in the arts sector in Western Australia in recent years. I am referring to the growth in the screen industry, particularly the growth that has occurred and continues in relation to expertise in the industry, our capacity and also the quantity of output. The development of the screen industry in this state is important from the perspective of fostering creativity and skills development in Western Australia, and from an economic point of view. It is also important in promoting Western Australia to a wider audience, across Australia and internationally. One very important aspect of the development of the screen industry in Western Australia has been the partnership in place since 2008 between ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, over the past two financial years, has resulted in over $21 million worth of production being financed through ABC television’s prime-time television production fund from an initial state investment of $2.7 million. I am very pleased to announce today that ScreenWest has recently signed an agreement with ABC television that will see Western Australian film-makers have access to an additional $3 million to finance productions in 2011. An amount of $1.5 million will be contributed by the ABC and $1.5 million will be contributed by the government through ScreenWest. Mr J.N. Hyde : What budget is that coming out of? That was not in the estimates. Is this new money? Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
The SPEAKER : Member for Bassendean, I formally call you to order for the first time and for the second time. I am formally calling you to order for the second time. Another member is on his feet asking a question. Mr A.P. JACOB : Thank you — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am formally calling to order the members for Pilbara and Perth for the first time today. If members want this process to continue, they should not continue in this manner. I have given the call to the member for Ocean Reef. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question — Mr T.G. Stephens interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I know you would like to stay in this place but I formally call you for the second time today. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question is to the Minister for Culture and the Arts. Western Australian–produced film and television plays an important role in shaping our identity and telling our unique stories to a national and international audience. Can the minister please outline how the government is supporting the screen industry in Western Australia to achieve this, including how much funding has been committed by ScreenWest and what this type of investment by the state government means for television productions made in Western Australia? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for the question on a very interesting and important issue. It has been one of the great success stories in the arts sector in Western Australia in recent years. I am referring to the growth in the screen industry, particularly the growth that has occurred and continues in relation to expertise in the industry, our capacity and also the quantity of output. The development of the screen industry in this state is important from the perspective of fostering creativity and skills development in Western Australia, and from an economic point of view. It is also important in promoting Western Australia to a wider audience, across Australia and internationally. One very important aspect of the development of the screen industry in Western Australia has been the partnership in place since 2008 between ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, over the past two financial years, has resulted in over $21 million worth of production being financed through ABC television’s prime-time television production fund from an initial state investment of $2.7 million. I am very pleased to announce today that ScreenWest has recently signed an agreement with ABC television that will see Western Australian film-makers have access to an additional $3 million to finance productions in 2011. An amount of $1.5 million will be contributed by the ABC and $1.5 million will be contributed by the government through ScreenWest. Mr J.N. Hyde : What budget is that coming out of? That was not in the estimates. Is this new money? Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
Mr A.P. JACOB : Thank you — Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am formally calling to order the members for Pilbara and Perth for the first time today. If members want this process to continue, they should not continue in this manner. I have given the call to the member for Ocean Reef. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question — Mr T.G. Stephens interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I know you would like to stay in this place but I formally call you for the second time today. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question is to the Minister for Culture and the Arts. Western Australian–produced film and television plays an important role in shaping our identity and telling our unique stories to a national and international audience. Can the minister please outline how the government is supporting the screen industry in Western Australia to achieve this, including how much funding has been committed by ScreenWest and what this type of investment by the state government means for television productions made in Western Australia? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for the question on a very interesting and important issue. It has been one of the great success stories in the arts sector in Western Australia in recent years. I am referring to the growth in the screen industry, particularly the growth that has occurred and continues in relation to expertise in the industry, our capacity and also the quantity of output. The development of the screen industry in this state is important from the perspective of fostering creativity and skills development in Western Australia, and from an economic point of view. It is also important in promoting Western Australia to a wider audience, across Australia and internationally. One very important aspect of the development of the screen industry in Western Australia has been the partnership in place since 2008 between ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, over the past two financial years, has resulted in over $21 million worth of production being financed through ABC television’s prime-time television production fund from an initial state investment of $2.7 million. I am very pleased to announce today that ScreenWest has recently signed an agreement with ABC television that will see Western Australian film-makers have access to an additional $3 million to finance productions in 2011. An amount of $1.5 million will be contributed by the ABC and $1.5 million will be contributed by the government through ScreenWest. Mr J.N. Hyde : What budget is that coming out of? That was not in the estimates. Is this new money? Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I am formally calling to order the members for Pilbara and Perth for the first time today. If members want this process to continue, they should not continue in this manner. I have given the call to the member for Ocean Reef. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question — Mr T.G. Stephens interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I know you would like to stay in this place but I formally call you for the second time today. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question is to the Minister for Culture and the Arts. Western Australian–produced film and television plays an important role in shaping our identity and telling our unique stories to a national and international audience. Can the minister please outline how the government is supporting the screen industry in Western Australia to achieve this, including how much funding has been committed by ScreenWest and what this type of investment by the state government means for television productions made in Western Australia? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for the question on a very interesting and important issue. It has been one of the great success stories in the arts sector in Western Australia in recent years. I am referring to the growth in the screen industry, particularly the growth that has occurred and continues in relation to expertise in the industry, our capacity and also the quantity of output. The development of the screen industry in this state is important from the perspective of fostering creativity and skills development in Western Australia, and from an economic point of view. It is also important in promoting Western Australia to a wider audience, across Australia and internationally. One very important aspect of the development of the screen industry in Western Australia has been the partnership in place since 2008 between ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, over the past two financial years, has resulted in over $21 million worth of production being financed through ABC television’s prime-time television production fund from an initial state investment of $2.7 million. I am very pleased to announce today that ScreenWest has recently signed an agreement with ABC television that will see Western Australian film-makers have access to an additional $3 million to finance productions in 2011. An amount of $1.5 million will be contributed by the ABC and $1.5 million will be contributed by the government through ScreenWest. Mr J.N. Hyde : What budget is that coming out of? That was not in the estimates. Is this new money? Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
The SPEAKER : I am formally calling to order the members for Pilbara and Perth for the first time today. If members want this process to continue, they should not continue in this manner. I have given the call to the member for Ocean Reef. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question — Mr T.G. Stephens interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I know you would like to stay in this place but I formally call you for the second time today. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question is to the Minister for Culture and the Arts. Western Australian–produced film and television plays an important role in shaping our identity and telling our unique stories to a national and international audience. Can the minister please outline how the government is supporting the screen industry in Western Australia to achieve this, including how much funding has been committed by ScreenWest and what this type of investment by the state government means for television productions made in Western Australia? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for the question on a very interesting and important issue. It has been one of the great success stories in the arts sector in Western Australia in recent years. I am referring to the growth in the screen industry, particularly the growth that has occurred and continues in relation to expertise in the industry, our capacity and also the quantity of output. The development of the screen industry in this state is important from the perspective of fostering creativity and skills development in Western Australia, and from an economic point of view. It is also important in promoting Western Australia to a wider audience, across Australia and internationally. One very important aspect of the development of the screen industry in Western Australia has been the partnership in place since 2008 between ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, over the past two financial years, has resulted in over $21 million worth of production being financed through ABC television’s prime-time television production fund from an initial state investment of $2.7 million. I am very pleased to announce today that ScreenWest has recently signed an agreement with ABC television that will see Western Australian film-makers have access to an additional $3 million to finance productions in 2011. An amount of $1.5 million will be contributed by the ABC and $1.5 million will be contributed by the government through ScreenWest. Mr J.N. Hyde : What budget is that coming out of? That was not in the estimates. Is this new money? Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
Mr A.P. JACOB : My question — Mr T.G. Stephens interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I know you would like to stay in this place but I formally call you for the second time today. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question is to the Minister for Culture and the Arts. Western Australian–produced film and television plays an important role in shaping our identity and telling our unique stories to a national and international audience. Can the minister please outline how the government is supporting the screen industry in Western Australia to achieve this, including how much funding has been committed by ScreenWest and what this type of investment by the state government means for television productions made in Western Australia? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for the question on a very interesting and important issue. It has been one of the great success stories in the arts sector in Western Australia in recent years. I am referring to the growth in the screen industry, particularly the growth that has occurred and continues in relation to expertise in the industry, our capacity and also the quantity of output. The development of the screen industry in this state is important from the perspective of fostering creativity and skills development in Western Australia, and from an economic point of view. It is also important in promoting Western Australia to a wider audience, across Australia and internationally. One very important aspect of the development of the screen industry in Western Australia has been the partnership in place since 2008 between ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, over the past two financial years, has resulted in over $21 million worth of production being financed through ABC television’s prime-time television production fund from an initial state investment of $2.7 million. I am very pleased to announce today that ScreenWest has recently signed an agreement with ABC television that will see Western Australian film-makers have access to an additional $3 million to finance productions in 2011. An amount of $1.5 million will be contributed by the ABC and $1.5 million will be contributed by the government through ScreenWest. Mr J.N. Hyde : What budget is that coming out of? That was not in the estimates. Is this new money? Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
Mr T.G. Stephens interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I know you would like to stay in this place but I formally call you for the second time today. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question is to the Minister for Culture and the Arts. Western Australian–produced film and television plays an important role in shaping our identity and telling our unique stories to a national and international audience. Can the minister please outline how the government is supporting the screen industry in Western Australia to achieve this, including how much funding has been committed by ScreenWest and what this type of investment by the state government means for television productions made in Western Australia? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for the question on a very interesting and important issue. It has been one of the great success stories in the arts sector in Western Australia in recent years. I am referring to the growth in the screen industry, particularly the growth that has occurred and continues in relation to expertise in the industry, our capacity and also the quantity of output. The development of the screen industry in this state is important from the perspective of fostering creativity and skills development in Western Australia, and from an economic point of view. It is also important in promoting Western Australia to a wider audience, across Australia and internationally. One very important aspect of the development of the screen industry in Western Australia has been the partnership in place since 2008 between ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, over the past two financial years, has resulted in over $21 million worth of production being financed through ABC television’s prime-time television production fund from an initial state investment of $2.7 million. I am very pleased to announce today that ScreenWest has recently signed an agreement with ABC television that will see Western Australian film-makers have access to an additional $3 million to finance productions in 2011. An amount of $1.5 million will be contributed by the ABC and $1.5 million will be contributed by the government through ScreenWest. Mr J.N. Hyde : What budget is that coming out of? That was not in the estimates. Is this new money? Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
The SPEAKER : Member for Pilbara, I know you would like to stay in this place but I formally call you for the second time today. Mr A.P. JACOB : My question is to the Minister for Culture and the Arts. Western Australian–produced film and television plays an important role in shaping our identity and telling our unique stories to a national and international audience. Can the minister please outline how the government is supporting the screen industry in Western Australia to achieve this, including how much funding has been committed by ScreenWest and what this type of investment by the state government means for television productions made in Western Australia? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for the question on a very interesting and important issue. It has been one of the great success stories in the arts sector in Western Australia in recent years. I am referring to the growth in the screen industry, particularly the growth that has occurred and continues in relation to expertise in the industry, our capacity and also the quantity of output. The development of the screen industry in this state is important from the perspective of fostering creativity and skills development in Western Australia, and from an economic point of view. It is also important in promoting Western Australia to a wider audience, across Australia and internationally. One very important aspect of the development of the screen industry in Western Australia has been the partnership in place since 2008 between ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, over the past two financial years, has resulted in over $21 million worth of production being financed through ABC television’s prime-time television production fund from an initial state investment of $2.7 million. I am very pleased to announce today that ScreenWest has recently signed an agreement with ABC television that will see Western Australian film-makers have access to an additional $3 million to finance productions in 2011. An amount of $1.5 million will be contributed by the ABC and $1.5 million will be contributed by the government through ScreenWest. Mr J.N. Hyde : What budget is that coming out of? That was not in the estimates. Is this new money? Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
Mr A.P. JACOB : My question is to the Minister for Culture and the Arts. Western Australian–produced film and television plays an important role in shaping our identity and telling our unique stories to a national and international audience. Can the minister please outline how the government is supporting the screen industry in Western Australia to achieve this, including how much funding has been committed by ScreenWest and what this type of investment by the state government means for television productions made in Western Australia? Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for the question on a very interesting and important issue. It has been one of the great success stories in the arts sector in Western Australia in recent years. I am referring to the growth in the screen industry, particularly the growth that has occurred and continues in relation to expertise in the industry, our capacity and also the quantity of output. The development of the screen industry in this state is important from the perspective of fostering creativity and skills development in Western Australia, and from an economic point of view. It is also important in promoting Western Australia to a wider audience, across Australia and internationally. One very important aspect of the development of the screen industry in Western Australia has been the partnership in place since 2008 between ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, over the past two financial years, has resulted in over $21 million worth of production being financed through ABC television’s prime-time television production fund from an initial state investment of $2.7 million. I am very pleased to announce today that ScreenWest has recently signed an agreement with ABC television that will see Western Australian film-makers have access to an additional $3 million to finance productions in 2011. An amount of $1.5 million will be contributed by the ABC and $1.5 million will be contributed by the government through ScreenWest. Mr J.N. Hyde : What budget is that coming out of? That was not in the estimates. Is this new money? Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
Mr J.H.D. DAY replied: I thank the member for the question on a very interesting and important issue. It has been one of the great success stories in the arts sector in Western Australia in recent years. I am referring to the growth in the screen industry, particularly the growth that has occurred and continues in relation to expertise in the industry, our capacity and also the quantity of output. The development of the screen industry in this state is important from the perspective of fostering creativity and skills development in Western Australia, and from an economic point of view. It is also important in promoting Western Australia to a wider audience, across Australia and internationally. One very important aspect of the development of the screen industry in Western Australia has been the partnership in place since 2008 between ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, over the past two financial years, has resulted in over $21 million worth of production being financed through ABC television’s prime-time television production fund from an initial state investment of $2.7 million. I am very pleased to announce today that ScreenWest has recently signed an agreement with ABC television that will see Western Australian film-makers have access to an additional $3 million to finance productions in 2011. An amount of $1.5 million will be contributed by the ABC and $1.5 million will be contributed by the government through ScreenWest. Mr J.N. Hyde : What budget is that coming out of? That was not in the estimates. Is this new money? Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
I thank the member for the question on a very interesting and important issue. It has been one of the great success stories in the arts sector in Western Australia in recent years. I am referring to the growth in the screen industry, particularly the growth that has occurred and continues in relation to expertise in the industry, our capacity and also the quantity of output. The development of the screen industry in this state is important from the perspective of fostering creativity and skills development in Western Australia, and from an economic point of view. It is also important in promoting Western Australia to a wider audience, across Australia and internationally. One very important aspect of the development of the screen industry in Western Australia has been the partnership in place since 2008 between ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, over the past two financial years, has resulted in over $21 million worth of production being financed through ABC television’s prime-time television production fund from an initial state investment of $2.7 million. I am very pleased to announce today that ScreenWest has recently signed an agreement with ABC television that will see Western Australian film-makers have access to an additional $3 million to finance productions in 2011. An amount of $1.5 million will be contributed by the ABC and $1.5 million will be contributed by the government through ScreenWest. Mr J.N. Hyde : What budget is that coming out of? That was not in the estimates. Is this new money? Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
Mr J.N. Hyde : What budget is that coming out of? That was not in the estimates. Is this new money? Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is money that has been identified from the Culture and Arts budget including some from within the ScreenWest budget to further develop the screen industry in Western Australia and, importantly, to continue the excellent partnership that has been in existence between ScreenWest and ABC television. Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
Mr J.N. Hyde : The minister told us there was no money. He has cut something. Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
Mr J.H.D. DAY : This is good news. The member should be supportive of it. Instead of whinging and whining, accept a good decision and a good initiative! I am very strongly supportive of this fund, as is the government. I am delighted that it will continue during 2011 with the allocation of funds jointly by ScreenWest and ABC television. It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
It is a partnership that, amongst other things, has seen assistance provided in the production of the film Bran Nue Dae , which I hope most members of the Western Australian Parliament have seen. It is a film that has been screened at more than 15 film festivals around the world. Another excellent production over the past two years through this partnership was 3 Acts of Murder which was screened on ABC television on a Sunday night in June of last year. It told the very interesting true story of Australia’s premier crime writer, Arthur Upfield, and his stockman friend Snowy, who went on, tragically, to craft some of Upfield’s fanciful story lines into real-life deadly crimes. That film was shot in and around Mt Magnet, Cue, York, Beverley, Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill and Perth, and is an excellent example of a Western Australian story produced with a great degree of authenticity and entertainment value. It had a national audience of about 975 000 when it was screened. Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
Outside the ABC–ScreenWest partnership, there also has been a lot of growth in the industry. Some of the productions that either are about to be screened or have been screened in recent times include the screen version of Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet ; the feature film Red Dog , which will premiere in the early part of next year; and, also Blame , which is, I think, being screened about now. It is an excellent thriller that was filmed mainly around Roleystone. Also, there is the third series of the very successful Who Do You Think You Are , made in association with SBS TV, which was referred to on the front page of yesterday’s The West Australian , which includes a forthcoming production on Rod Marsh. This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
This is a very important industry in Western Australia. It is important in the arts sector and it reflects this government’s interest in further developing the screen industry in this state.
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