Screenwest has opened submissions for the annual Brian Beaton Award.

Now in its fifth year, the initiative recognises the contribution of late documentary producer Brian Beaton to the Western Australian screen industry via a grant for filmmaker/s who have a current social impact project that needs further support to reach its full potential.

A social impact project is one that has the potential to contribute positively to the community and instigate social change.

The Brian Beaton Award is open to:

• Western Australian residents of any level of experience who have a current factual social impact project in active development, or that has been recently produced for broadcast, theatrical or online distribution (including VR and interactive projects).
• Support is available for development and/or production, or an outreach campaign to enhance the social impact of the project.
• Projects that are innovative, authentic, and creative; respectful of cultural traditions, and are interesting and likely to engage the community.

Applications close Monday, October 31 at 5pm AWST.