In the Frame
In the Frame is a pilot program dedicated to Perth Festival Lotterywest Films. We’re giving up to four emerging film critics from any background the opportunity to watch and reflect on films in our 2024 – 25 season. Film practitioners and film lovers alike are invited to get involved!
As well as watching films, you’ll engage in critical discussions, join our Media and Industry Screenings, participate in workshops with professional reviewers and write or record your own reviews. Critics will select their favourite film in the program, awarding the In the Frame Critics Jury Prize. The winning film will then screen in the Lotterywest Films Encore Week (Mon 31 Mar – Sun 6 Apr).
In the Frame is a program that fosters inquiry, reflection and an appetite for cinema.
Applications for In The Frame are open and close Wed 27 Nov.
If you have questions about the program, please read our FAQs or get in touch with Melanie Julien-Martial, Associate Producer Film & Performance.
Fill out a form and answer a few short questions.
If you prefer a different application format, please contact us to discuss alternatives to a written application.
In The Frame is for emerging reviewers or critics residing in Western Australia. By emerging, we mean you should have little to no professional experience in reviewing but have an interest in doing so.
In The Frame will run Tue 3 Dec 2024 – Sun 6 Apr 2025.
You should expect to watch up to around 20 films screened throughout the season at either Somerville Auditorium at UWA or The Backlot in West Perth. You will also engage in workshops and conversations. There will never be more than two events per week, inclusive of film viewing.
Participation in the program is free. Perth Festival will supply free tickets to all events. You will also receive a $500 stipend.
Yes! Email Melanie Julien-Martial, Associate Producer Film & Performance, to organise a time to have a chat.
Wed 27 Nov 9am | Applications close
Mon 2 Dec | Application outcome notifications are emailed
Initial mandatory events for successful participants:
Tue 3 Dec 6:30pm
Thu 5 Dec 6:30pm