More than 15,000 Western Australians visited Perth Film Studios across 11 and 12 September for a look inside the new film facility and an introduction to the people and processes behind screen productions.
The open days offered visitors a chance to experience a working studio environment through immersive activities, demonstrations, entertainment and hands-on workshops.
The programme included appearances linked to Australian screen productions such as Outback Truckers and Whale Shark Jack, while Spare Parts Puppet Theatre presented an interactive puppet whale. Freestyle Now staged BMX Bandits-themed stunt shows, and the Perth Symphony Orchestra provided live music.
Visitors could also explore a Behind-the-Scenes Zone featuring local band Birdland and attend industry talks and panel discussions. British-Australian writer and comedian Ben Elton was among the speakers, appearing as a keynote guest.
The event comes as the Cook Labor Government continues its investment in Western Australia’s screen sector, with the Government saying its support for screen productions during 2025-26 contributed $64.2 million to the WA economy.
Creative Industries Minister Simone McGurk said the open days gave Western Australians an opportunity to experience the State’s screen industry and learn more about filmmaking.
She said the Government wanted to build an industry that could support local talent, careers and opportunities for young people interested in filmmaking.
Treasurer Rita Saffioti described Perth Film Studios as Australia’s most contemporary film studios and said the facility added to existing screen infrastructure in Malaga.
The Government said its investment in the local screen industry was intended to support employment, skills development and career pathways for young Western Australians.
Perth Film Studios is part of the State Government’s broader push to grow Western Australia’s screen production capacity and strengthen the local creative economy. The open days provided members of the public with an opportunity to see the facility and gain a closer understanding of how screen productions are developed and made.
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