Production finance

Screen Territory will contribute to production finance of screen projects with significant Northern Territory content in order to build the capacity of the Territory screen industry as well as raise the profile of the Territory and Territory storytelling.

  • This may be supplemented by additional incentives based on fulfilment of criteria set out in these guidelines for NT producers and official co-productions, up to a maximum of $100,000 in total or 25% of the Northern Territory spend, whichever is less.

    Applications for amounts above these thresholds may be considered in certain circumstances, with the prior endorsement of Screen Territory, where funding of $100,000 and above may be by way of a recoupable equity investment.

  • You can apply if:

    • you meet Screen Territory’s general eligibility criteria
    • you are a Northern Territory resident or company
    • you are a Northern Territory company in co-production relationship with a non-Northern Territory production company
    • you are a non-Northern Territory company you may be eligible to apply where significant benefits to the Northern Territory can be demonstrated.


Grant round dates

The funding program has three grant rounds. Open and closing dates for each grant round are listed below.

Round 1 Open: Monday 29 September 2025 Close: Monday 27 October 2025
Round 2 Open: Monday 17 November 2025 Close: Monday 15 December 2025
Round 3 Open: Monday 9 February 2026 Close: Monday 30 March 2026
Travel SupportOpen:  Monday 18 August 2025Close: Sunday 17 May 2026
Career DevelopmentOpen: Monday 18 August 2025Close: Sunday 17 May 2026
Production Attraction IncentiveOpen: Monday 18 August 2025Close: Sunday 17 May 2026
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