The Northern Territory (NT) Government  is growing the screen industry, creating local jobs and providing opportunities for aspiring film makers.

The first round of the 2022-23 Screen Territory funding recipients will share in over $93,000 in grants to further their careers.

Funding is split across 3 grant streams - Story Development, Audience Development and Career Development.

Emerging NT Aboriginal screen practioners Samantha Laughton, Delroy Tranter and Jayden Moyle have all received Career Development support, and the opportunity to work on the upcoming psychological horror feature film The Moogai.

Through Screen Territory and Screen Australia, Samantha will undertake an attachment as third assistant director and visual effects, Jayden will undertake a cinematographer attachment and Delroy a sound recording attachment during the film’s shoot in Sydney.

Story Development grants are designed to support NT screen practioners develop distinctive Territory stories, with $43,000 in grants going to 6 new screen projects.

Among them is a documentary following the Mulga Bore Hard Rock Band, as the remote community group is invited to perform with KISS on their Australian tour.

While Tamarind Tree Pictures will develop the book Dear Son, about First Nations men and their messages about masculinity, love and culture, into a documentary series.

And Darwin based writer and producer Angelo Raza will develop Mine Raiders a scripted series about a remote mine and the community that surrounds it.

Finally, the Audience Development grant has been awarded to Flickerfest to bring Australia’s largest short film festival Flickerfest 2023 to the Territory.

Read more information about the Screen Territory grants.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Industry Nicole Manison:

“Supporting our screen industry has a knock on effect for the Territory economy, supporting local jobs and growing an industry crucial to our $40 billion economy by 2030.

I’m so excited to support the career development of our young screen practioners, writers and producers, who showcase the best of the Territory’s talent.

And I welcome events such as the Flickerfest Film Festival that provide local audiences the opportunity to enjoy the best of Australian and international short films right here in the Territory.”

Quotes attributable to Angelo Raza, grant recipient:

“Thank you to the Northern Territory Government and Screen Territory for their support.

I look forward to bringing Mine Raiders’ to life, and telling a uniquely Territorian story.”