The Western Australia Screen Culture Awards, also known as the WA Screen Culture Awards or WASCAs, acknowledge innovation and contributions in a wide range of screen-related artistic areas, where the work was created in Western Australia or by West Australians. The awards, launched in 2020, succeed a previous West Australian screen award series, and are presented annually.
Purpose The awards recognise outstanding innovation, independent spirit and contributions in the areas of contemporary short, feature and documentary filmmaking, television, computer games, VR, AR, gallery-based moving image, installations, projections and other intersections with screen and moving image forms, created in Western Australia, or by West Australians.
History The awards were launched by the producers of the Revelation Perth International Film Festival under chairperson Richard Sowada, in 2020. The promoters had support from the Australian and West Australian governments. They represent a "reimagining" and expansion of the WA Screen Awards, which had been cancelled in 2016. The award ceremony has taken place each year at the Luna Cinemas in Leederville.
Trophies The first-year trophy was a glass circle with an engraving. In 2021 filmmaker, screen industry advocate, and previous WASCA winner Ryan Hodgson, worked with Geographik, Squarepeg Home, and Artcom Fabrication to create new trophies. Hodgson said that he "wanted to use a local, sustainable material for the trophy, and I settled on a Western Australian hardwood because timber can be fashioned into things of great beauty or practical, hardwearing things. That struck me as a good metaphorical fit for our local screen industry and its diverse and eclectic output".
Ceremonies EventDateHost#1December 13, 2020Eloise Eftos - Comedian#2December 5, 2021Dave Callan - Comedian#3December 4, 2022Joe White - Comedian#4November 26, 2023Ozzy Man (Ethan Marrell) - YouTube Personality
Event format The awards night is held annually in December, and the awards are presented by the Revelation International Film Festival, with the first year book-ending the festival when it had to move from its regular spot in July because of the Covid pandemic.
Nominations and winners Entry to the awards is, as of 2022, run through an external platform, File Freeway. Entry generally opens in August and closes in October and is open to any project completed within the 12 months prior. The rules state that up to 5 projects will be nominated for each award.
Outstanding Contribution to the Industry YEARPRESENTED BYNAMEAREA OF CONTRIBUTION2020The West AustralianClayton JaunceyProduction Design2021KomixxPerry SandowLighting Design2022Samantha Rowe MLCJoan PetersLegal
Independent Spirit Award YEARPRESENTED BYNAMEAREA OF CONTRIBUTION2020Revelation Film FestivalRobert WoodsDirector2021Revelation Film FestivalJohnny MaStudio2022Revelation Film FestivalIngrid Van Den BergheExhibition
Innovation Awards Winners are shown in yellow shading and bold type.
2020 Source: AWARDPRESENTED BYTITLEPRODUCER/SNarrative Feature Film 100% WolfAlexia Gates-Foale, Francesca Hope, Barbara Stephen, Mayank Jhalani An Ideal Host Tyler Jacob Jones, Robert WoodsI Met A GirlAdam Dolman, Ryan Hodgson, Melissa KellyFeature Documentary/Non-Fiction Laura’s Choice Cathy Henkel, Ryan Hodgson, Melissa Kelly, Sam LaraThe BelovedJoseph London Wild ButterflyShireen NarayananShort Film or AnimationCarmentisJaclyn Hewer Judas CollarBrooke Tia SilcoxYulubidyi – Until The EndGlen StasiukMusic VideoBreak ThruDan Thom Leaving LATee Ken NgLike The StarsJohnny Ma Game Design First ContactReady Team OneVirtual Reality, 360° or Augmented RealityPAVFirst ContactReady Team One I Am Mother Timothy White, Kelvin Munro, Michael Lloyd GreenInside Earthship FreoKath DooleyMoving Image and Installation Art The Light of the Star We Are Seeing Right Now Jennie FeyenWeb Series or Online Content KGB Taryne LaffarMolly and CaraEmilia JolakoskaNormal PlaceTomás Ford
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Commercial Content and Best Student Film categories were introduced this year. AWARDPRESENTED BYTITLEPRODUCER/SNarrative Feature Film Edward and Isabella Adam MorrisGood For Nothing BluesElle CahillFeature Documentary/Non-Fiction Girl Like You Cody GreenwoodJaimen Hudson From Sky to SeaJodie De BarrosThe Truth About AnxietyLisa DupenoisUnder the VolcanoCody GreenwoodShort Film or AnimationAFTRSAbiogenisisTania Chambers, Clint LoganIn AustraliaEmilia JolakoskaThese WallsSophia Vertannes Two Sands Lauren Brunswick, David KuchaWhile(Alive){}Cody Cameron-Brown, Ziggy O'ReillyMusic VideoJohnny Ma Studios Abiogenesis Tania Chambers, Clint LoganBreak LoosePriscilla-Anne JacobHypnotizedTee Ken NgStructuralTania Chambers, Clint LoganThe Wild GeeseTania ChambersGame Design Dementia Training Australia Viewport XRTactical ResponseReady Team OneVirtual Reality, 360° or Augmented RealityPAVDementia Training AustraliaViewport XRFleetingStephanie SeniorReflections of IwanoffJustin McArdle, Stuart Harrison Virtual WhadjukAlice WolfeMoving Image and Installation ArtAbiogenesisTania Chambers, Clint Logan AlluviumErin CoatesLeaving LA ExhibitionAidan O'BryanStructuralTania Chambers, Clint LoganThe SeparationRichard EamesWeb Series or Online Content Hug The SunMax Miller, Aaron McCannIggy and AceHannah NgoIn Their FootprintsGlen StrindbergReal Life Outback AdventuresGlen StrindbergStudent Film LingerJustine HinzFlamingoSarah WilliamsPainting By NumbersMatt Hearn, Jay Jay JegathesanPianoAlicia FahnesaCommercial ContentAustin XRViewport XR Dementia Training AustraliaViewport XRKaboodle Kitchen VisualiserViewport XRKarrinyup – WA On StageKate DownieStop the Coward PunchMartin Wilson, Nicole Ferraro
2022 This year, the Innovation in Narrative Feature Film category was split into two categories - over and under $1m (AUD) budget. The nominees and awards were: AWARDPRESTENTED BYTITLEPRODUCER/SNarrative Feature Film under $1mBassendreamTim Barretto, Melanie FillerCherubheadSarah LeggPainkillerMorgan James Munro Pieces Nicole Ferraro, Ryan HodgsonThorns & Thistles At The End of The WorldAaron Kamp, Anthony ChilaNarrative Feature Film over $1mCity of FremantleAvariceJohn V. Soto How To Please A Woman Judi Levine, Tania ChambersWhere All The Lights Tend To GoGriff Furst, Josh Kessleman, Jamie Hilton, Robin Wright, Feature Documentary / Non FictionBroadcast GurusFacing MonstersFrank Chidiac, Susanne Morrison, Chris Veerhuis Namarali Tim MummeryShipwreck Hunters AustraliaBrendan HutchensStage ChangersJanelle LandersShort Film / Animation Freedom Swimmer Brooke Silcox, Ron DyensMatch MadePeter WilliamsHash BrownsAlzbeta RekoshRedzoneJoseph WilkieSurvivors of WadjemupGlen Paul StasiukStudent FilmCity of VincentExpiration DateBailey HamiltonLetters (Not So) Great ExpectationsDana JolliffeThe Golden RollersJennifer 'JP' PiperThrough Her EyesJason Haji-Ali Walk Run Strive Sarah WilliamsCommercial ContentPAV Queens On The Edge Emilia Jolakoska, Grady HabibThe View From HereEmma PegrumMusic VideoANI – Anywhere ElseDrapht & WASO – Jimmy RecardDrapht & WASO – Where Ya FromInneka – Prof Strohl The Hills – The Faim Game DesignStemSmartLost & HoundBrian FairbanksIsle of Trials: Curse of The Fire GodReady Team OneMoving Image and Installation ArtCity of VincentBUFF[ED]Sioux TempesttEqual Opportunity To Be A DictatorDanielle Marie Freakley Making Dalison Emma PegrumWomen IncJennie FeyenVirtual Reality, 360° or Augmented Reality XR:WAA Quiet Day in the HallChristopher YoungBeyond The Milky WayJess Black Galup VR Experience Poppy van Oorde-GraingerIsle of Trials: Curse of the Fire GodReady Team OneMPA Skills – “Try a Trade” ProgramBen Dalhstrom, Andrea ConteWeb Series or Online ContentRevStreamCapturing The FireSamantha Marlowe, Frances Elliott Making Dalison Emma PegrumThe View From HereEmma PegrumWalking ManBrendan Hutchens
2023 AWARDPRESENTED BY TITLEPRODUCERNarrative Feature Film with budget under $1mFrank and FrankRampage ElectraSweet RhythmViolettNarrative Feature Film with budget over $1mHe Ain't HeavyIt Only Takes A NightFeature Documentary / Non FictionBlack Cockatoo CrisisDolphins: Is Our Love Too Deep?The Last SongShort Film / AnimationAn Origin of Rape CultureBird DroneMaking WavesMax Pam: The Freddie IncidentTee Ken NgThe Grey LineStudent FilmStudent FilmDare to DreamDiary of DeathInjusticeMelody of LifeSchool Makes Me…Tea’s ReadyTelevisionClaremont – A Killer Among UsNew Leash on LifeNingaloo NyingguluMusic VideoAnna Schneider – LyrebirdBooxkid – The BattleBad Weather – Flowers in Your RoomMoana – Kingdom and TempleStudio Orange – Healthy Hygiene BehavioursGame DesignNekogramsTactical Response: PVP, Apocalypse and GenesisCommercial Content2023 Certified Organic Vintage – Voyager Estate, Margaret RiverKaleepRaith Skateboards – World Record AttemptReal Good Honey – Nothing to HideWizard Pharmacy: Xmas Rap!World Transplant Games 2023Moving Image and InstallationA Leap of FaithLightWavesVirtual Reality, 360° or Augmented RealityBidi Walbraaniny – Path to HealingBoodjARTactical Response: PVP, Apocalypse and GenesisThe Careful Project – Kiera Jas – ThoughtsWiluna Martu Ranger VR – Protecting Culture and CountryWeb Series or Online ContentDr Russell’s World of CuriositiesLove Me LexPuntukurnu – Smoking AwareCool Mum
Outstanding Achievement Winners are highlighted with yellow shading and bold type.
2020 AWARDPRESENTED BYNOMINEETITLEDirectingThe Backlot PerthMiley TunnecliffeCalling Alison James Judas CollarCathy Henkel, Sam LaraLaura’s ChoiceCinematography or Visualisation Michael McDermott Judas CollarRadheya JegathevaThe QuietBen BerkhoutYulubidyi – Until The EndWriting Alison James Judas CollarRadheya Jegatheva, Jay Jay JegathesanThe QuietNathan Mewett, Curtis TaylorYulubidyi – Until The EndPerformance AntecedentsCarmentis Yulubidyi – Until The EndProduction DesignShane Devries100% Wolf Emma Fletcher CarmentisStephanie DavisYulubidyi – Until The EndEditingSandboxFrances ElliottAbductionDavid Vincent SmithI’m Not Hurting You Lawrie Silvestrin Judas CollarSoundSoundbyteJames Brock, Nick Gallagher, Talen HerzigAbductionRadheya JegathevaThe Quiet Tim Bott, Ben Morton Yulubidyi – Until The EndOriginal Music Josh Hogan BelowAsh Gibson-GreigEverybody Gets StabbedBen Morton, Mike SukysYulubidyi – Until The End
2021 AWARDPRESENTED BYNOMINEETITLEDirectingDavid Vincent SmithAbiogenesis Miley Tunnecliffe In AustraliaJacqueline PelczarSparklesMartin WilsonStop The Coward PunchRenée WebsterStructuralKarla HartToolyPoppy van Oorde-GraingerTwo SandsCinematography or VisualisationCity of FremantleDavid Vincent Smith, Lewis PottsAbiogenesisJim FraterIn AustraliaLeighton De BarrosJaime Hudson From Sky to Sea Jim Frater Stop The Coward PunchLewis PottsTwo SandsHugh MillerUnder the VolcanoWritingMiley TunnecliffeIn AustraliaTaihra SwainePeanut Tina Fielding SparklesKarla HartToolyPoppy van Oorde-Grainger and Kook ManuerTwo SandsPerformancePAC Screen WorkshopsKarin KowiIn AustraliaJoanna TuPeanutJay Jay JegathesanSoul CatcherEmily Rose BrennanTent Girl Garang John Deng Two SandsDesignKate Separovich, Kate Anderson, Texx MontanaEvieFading NumbersNina GeeHold UpEmma FletcherItch Emma Vickery Two SandsEditingSandbox Caitlan O’Connor In AustraliaRadheya JegathevaPainting By NumbersElaine SmithSparklesDominic PearceTwo SandsSoundSoundbyteAdrian Vinci and Josh HoganGirl Like YouAlexander Blocher, Ben Cowman, Ric Curtin, Morgan Dufour, Glenn Martin, Benjamin Morris, John Simpson, Lisa Simpson, Gavin Repton, Trevor HopeItchBrad Habib and Shaun SandoshamMurder on the DancefloorSteeve BodyPainting By NumbersNicholas GallagherSparkles Nick McKenzie, Josh Hogan & Ned Beckley Two SandsOriginal Music Stephan Callan In AustraliaZĀN (Zain Awan)These WallsPiers Burbrook de VereUnder The Volcano
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2022 saw the introduction of a split in the Performance category into "Over 18" and "Under 18". The listings are: