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Keen to find out more about the work we do? Read our latest news and articles to discover the stories behind the scenes working with Western Sydney filmmakers.

Gain insights into the local creative industry, meet emerging talent, and see how collaborating with us can connect you to one of Australia’s most dynamic filmmaking communities.
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Stories From Here EOI Opens
By Misty McPhail, on December 16, 2025
We’re excited to announce that expressions of interest are now open for 'Stories From Here', a brand new community...
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Licensing Films for Local Screenings
By Jay Knapp, on November 12, 2025
In our recent article on Made in the West Creative’s internship program, we shared how a team of interns helped...
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Building Industry Career Internships
By Jay Knapp, on November 05, 2025
At a time when emerging creatives face increasing barriers to entry, Made in the West Creative has been quietly...
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Indie Filmmaker Meetup at SXSW
By Jay Knapp, on October 10, 2025
Three years strong and still going! We’re pleased to announce that Made in the West Creative is returning to SXSW...
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Creating Social Impact Through Film
By Misty McPhail, on October 01, 2025
Over the past 14 years, Made in the West has grown from a grassroots short film festival into a social enterprise...
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Online Networking for Creatives
By Jay Knapp, on September 20, 2025
Made in the West Creative is hosting its next free online networking event on Thursday 25 September, 7–8.30pm, bringing...
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PYT 'Stage to Screen' Video Series
By Misty McPhail, on September 12, 2025
We’re proud to announce a new creative partnership that brings together theatre and screen industries in Western...
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'Our River' Nepean Documentary
By Misty McPhail, on August 20, 2025
Made in the West Creative is about to commence production on a new documentary film celebrating one of Western Sydney’s...
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Live Capture Content Production
By Misty McPhail, on August 15, 2025
At Made in the West Creative, we specialise in live capture content production — transforming unrepeatable moments into...
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From Grassroots to Global
By Jay Knapp, on August 12, 2025
Fourteen years ago, Made in the West Film Festival began as a small student film screening night — just a projector, a...
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