Photographing the WA Made Film Festival: A Behind-the-Lens Look at Event Photography

Photographing the WA Made Film Festival

Photographed by Ammon Creative: A warm welcome at the WA Made Film Festival check-in area, where attendees are greeted with a friendly smile.

Lights, camera, action! The WA Made Film Festival is WA’s biggest celebration of homegrown film talent, and Ammon Creative has been right in the thick of it for years, capturing every dazzling moment. From red carpet glam at the media wall (with our pro lighting magic) to roving social snaps that make everyone feel like a star, we ensure no moment goes undocumented. And let’s not forget the cinema—because low-light photography is an art, and we’ve mastered it.

The WA Made Film Festival is the only independently operated film festival in Western Australia dedicated exclusively to WA-made films. Taking place in the heart of Perth, this vibrant event showcases local filmmakers, stunning WA landscapes, and uniquely West Aussie stories. With world premieres, networking events, Q&As, and post-screening parties, it’s the ultimate celebration of WA’s film industry.

Photographed by Ammon Creative: WA Made Film Festival organisers Matthew Eeles and Jasmine Leivers pose at the festival’s media wall. Their passion for WA-made films drives this incredible event, bringing local stories to the big screen and fostering a thriving film community.

The festival is spearheaded by Managing Director Jasmine Leivers and Festival Director Matthew Eeles, who live and breathe Aussie cinema. Jasmine, a powerhouse producer, has worked across TV, short films, and feature films, while Matthew, the founder of Cinema Australia, is always championing homegrown talent. Their passion fuels the festival, and we love being part of the magic they create!

We don’t just snap pics; we tell the visual story of the festival. Whether it’s filmmakers clinking glasses at networking events, spontaneous red carpet laughs, or the intense focus of a Q&A session, we make sure the festival’s energy shines through every shot. Our cinema photography skills ensure that even the dimmest stage moments are captured in their best light—literally. No grainy, underexposed photos here!

A festival this epic deserves professional event photography that does it justice. High-quality images help promote future festivals, give filmmakers the spotlight they deserve, and make social media feeds look next-level. At Ammon Creative, we bring the same passion to event photography that WA filmmakers bring to their craft. Need pros for your next big event? Let’s make photography magic happen!


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