What’s up #FilmFam? Ready to jump back on Zoom, check your mic isn’t on mute, and reconnect with the Western Sydney film community? We’re excited to announce our next #WesternSydneyFilm Online Networking Event, happening on Wednesday 22 April 2026 from 7pm–8.30pm (AEST). You can join us from wherever you are, whether that’s your home studio, kitchen table or couch, and be part of an evening built for connection, conversation and collaboration. Registration is open now. Grab y

Submissions are now open for the 15th annual Made in the West Film Festival. If you’ve made a short film featuring Western Sydney cast, crew or locations, we want to see it on the big screen! Made in the West Film Festival is one of the longest-running artist-led film festivals in Sydney, and it exists purely to spotlight the stories coming out of our region. Each year, Made in the West brings local stories to the big screen, connecting filmmakers with audiences, collaborator

We’re excited to share the official Red Carpet Highlights Reel from the 2025 Made in the West Film Festival. Hosted by Shetu Simone and featuring interviews with filmmakers alongside moments from this year’s program, the reel captures the energy, scale and spirit of Western Sydney’s film community at its best. From the moment the doors opened, the atmosphere was unmistakable. A full house, an electric crowd, and a red carpet filled with filmmakers enjoying the spotlight. As A