The Territory Labor government is supporting the growth of the video games industry and creating jobs in the screen sector, by backing local developers, studios and organisations.
$145,000 in Screen Territory Funding Program grants have been awarded to local gaming developers, not-for-profit organisations and film producers.
The 2022-23 Screen Territory Funding Program supports the growth of the screen industry by offering grants that expand both job opportunities and creative development.
For the first time, round three of the funding program included a new Games Development grant to support the growth of the video games industry in the Northern Territory.
The new Games Development grant is aimed at supporting Territory game developers and studios to create interactive screen projects and digital games.
There were two Games Development grant recipients:
- Salty Games received $40,000 to support the development of Pasture: The Livestock Simulator
- Larrikin Interactive received $40,000 to support the development of PC rhythm cooking game Diets and Deities.
Under round three, screen practitioners could also apply for funding under Audience Development and Production Finance grants.
Darwin Film Society received a $15,000 Audience Development grant to support the development and delivery of the Darwin International Film Festival.
The Production Finance grants contribute to the production of screen projects based primarily in the Territory, designed to build the capacity of our screen industry as well as raise the profile of the Northern Territory.
The Hairy Marys, based in Nhulunbuy received $50,000 towards their comedy production.
To find out more visit https://screenterritory.nt.gov.au/funding
Quotes attributable to Minister for Industry, Nicole Manison:
“Supporting our screen industry will grow and diversify our economy, and by branching out into gaming we’re uncovering talented Territorians and helping them achieve success.
“These grants will help foster growth within our local screen industry, build new capabilities and create new jobs and business opportunities for locals.
“The variety of projects help showcase Territory stories in innovative ways across a diverse range of platforms including PC computers, gaming simulators, film festivals, TV and screen.”
