Major Production Fund
The Fund recognises that ambitious works, of an international calibre, require considerable investment. It will enable innovative, large-scale works to be produced by Western Australian artists and arts organisations and premiered to the WA community, before going on to be presented nationally or internationally. The work created, which may be in any artform*, will play a significant role in raising the profile and recognition of Western Australia’s arts and cultural sector.
Application submissions
The next closing date is 5pm Friday, June 5, 2009.
Applications may be submitted to http://dropbox.yousendit.com/MajorProductionFund
Please note that applications submitted electronically must be received by 5pm (WST) whilst posted items must be postmarked by 5pm on the closing date
- Download the Guidelines (pdf)
- Download the Guidelines (rtf)
- Download the Application Pack (pdf)
- Download the Application Pack (rtf)
- Download the Application Pack (doc)
(Includes Application Cover Sheet, Declaration, Auspice Agreement and Duty of Care Declaration)
For further information or to discuss a project idea please contact the Senior Project Officer:
P: (08) 9224 7389
Freecall: 1800 199 090
F: (08) 9224 7311
E: majorproductionfund@dca.wa.gov.au
* Excluding projects in which radio, film and/or television are the primary component
Pitch Panel Feedback and Discussion
The Pitch Panel met on the November 20, 2008 to consider the first round of applications to the Major Production Fund. The Pitch Panel included Robyn Archer (Performer, Writer, Artistic Director), Kristy Edmunds (Artistic Director, Melbourne International Arts Festival), Fergus Linehan (Festival Director & Chief Executive Sydney Festival) and Lissa Twomey (Artistic Director, New Zealand International Arts Festival). The clips below were filmed after the panel meeting, to provide applicants to the fund with further guidance about what the panel is looking for from applications.
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What are the key areas you are looking for in a Major Production? |
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Is there a preference to support projects that have undertaken a level of development or is there space for projects at concept stage? |
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| Is this fund only for very established artists or will less experienced artists be considered? |
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For a project at concept stage, to what extent do the logistics need to be confirmed? |
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| Are there any projects that you would discourage? |
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What tips can you give for preparing pitches? |
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Preparing Your Pitch Master Class
Preparing Your Pitch was a pitching master class delivered on the July, 29 2008 to assist future applicants to the Major Production Fund in preparing effective project pitches. Shelagh Magadza, Artistic Director of the Perth International Arts Festival discusses Knowing Your Audience - Who to pitch to and what they are looking for and Kate Cherry, Artistic Director of Black Swan State Theatre Company discusses Preparing Your Pitch - The factors that will make or break your pitch.
Read transcripts for Knowing Your Audience - Who to pitch to and what they are looking for and Preparing Your Pitch - The factors that will make or break your pitch
Please note: The clips above are hosted on an external site. The Department of Culture and the Arts is not responsible for the contents or reliability of the linked websites.
