Perth Film Studios will open to the public for two days in September, with a careers day for students on Friday, September 11th and a family open day on Saturday, September 12th. Entry is free, registration is required, and capacity is limited across sessions.
Free tickets and the full program will be released on August 3rd. Until then, the Arts and Culture Trust is taking registrations of interest so people are notified the moment booking opens.
The Friday careers day
The first day is aimed at secondary students weighing up a career in screen. It’s open to teachers, principals, and educators at WA high schools, TAFEs, and tertiary institutions running film, television, and related courses. Schools will book their excursion sessions directly; students don’t need to register individually.
The program covers education pathways and the range of jobs a production runs on, with industry professionals and filmmakers on site. Job roles on show run from runners and riggers to programmers, post-production staff, line producers, location managers, gaffers, and games animators.
“Whether you’re a student, a local, a Western Australian creative looking to break into the industry, or simply curious about how it all works, this is your chance to step inside and learn more,” Creative Industries Minister Simone McGurk said.
“We want Western Australians to feel proud of the creativity happening in their own backyard and to enjoy a fun, hands-on day that brings our world-class screen industry to life.”
The Saturday open day
Saturday is family day. The studios will run live demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and activities across the site, including a Behind-the-Scenes Zone that takes visitors through each stage of shooting a music video in a working studio.
Australian screen productions including Outback Truckers and Whale Shark Jack will make appearances. Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is bringing the interactive puppet whale from The Whale, and Freestyle Now will perform a BMX Bandits-themed stunt show.
Fremantle-based Ben Elton will be the keynote speaker on the Saturday session, hosting an in-conversation session on his career writing and producing across television, radio, film, and theatre.
“The Perth Film Studios open day is a chance for families to explore the magic of filmmaking right here in Malaga,” Deputy Premier and West Swan MLA Rita Saffioti said.
“There’s something to spark every imagination – from movies to games, costumes, and special effects.”
“This is an opportunity for the community to see the screen industry in action and experience firsthand what we’re building for the future of Western Australia and our economy.”
How to get tickets
If you’d like to attend, you can register your interest here to be notified when general tickets go live.
