The countdown can officially begin! Made in the West Film Festival is back for our 15th annual celebration of Western Sydney filmmaking, and this year we’re taking over the big screen for a whole summer of local films, filmmakers and festival events. Our Marathon #SummerofFilm kicks off at Event Cinemas Liverpool with our Opening Night Awards Gala on Saturday 28 November 2026. Join us on the red carpet, see who the jury has put forward for our first awards, and be part of the

Made in the West might be known for our annual film festival, but supporting Western Sydney filmmakers doesn’t begin and end when the cinema lights go down. Throughout 2026, the team behind the festival at Made in the West Creative is expanding our program of workshops, conversations and professional development opportunities designed to bring filmmakers together, strengthen skills and create better connections with the wider screen industry. From getting hands-on with profes

We’re excited to announce a professional development initiative for filmmakers, creatives and cinematographers, with the launch of the Behind the Lens workshop program on Saturday 16 May at Arts & Cultural Exchange (ACE) Parramatta. Presented in partnership with Panavision, Australian Cinematographers Society and ACE Parramatta, the workshops are designed to support emerging and mid-career screen creatives looking to deepen their understanding of cinematic storytelling, optic