Nine-year-old Lily La Torre and rescue dog Squid will star alongside the likes of Jai Courtney, Celeste Barber, Deborah Mailman, Matt Day and Jack Thompson in John Sheedy's 'Runt', which will start production in WA next month.
Screen Australia has announced development funding for 14 features, a high-end TV drama and two online series.
Silvey came on board after multiple drafts had been penned by Shaun Grant ('Snowtown', 'Berlin Syndrome').
24 features, five online series and two "high-end" television projects have received development funding.