Over the weekend, Jessy presented awards at the festival, supporting an initiative that brings together filmmakers and local audiences in an intimate setting. While modest in scale, the festival drew significant international interest, receiving more than 1,400 submissions from 95 countries – a strong signal of global curiosity in new and emerging screen platforms.
Beyond the festival, the visit provided an opportunity to explore the region’s screen potential firsthand. Jessy was guided through a series of key locations, including Monkey Mia and Cape François Peron, where striking coastal landscapes and expansive natural environments offer a uniquely Western Australian backdrop for production.
Time spent at the Shark Bay Discovery Centre added further context, offering insight into the area’s natural and cultural significance, and reinforcing its strength as a setting for place-led storytelling.
The trip reflects Perth Film Studios’ ongoing commitment to supporting screen activity across regional Western Australia; connecting studio-based production in Perth with the state’s diverse and compelling locations.
As the Lands End Festival of Film establishes its roots, Perth Film Studios looks forward to seeing how this grassroots initiative continues to evolve and contribute to the broader screen landscape.
