The Northern Territory (NT) Government is supporting the growth of the screen industry in the NT by offering grants that expand job opportunities and creative development within the industry.
Round 3 of the 2022-23 Screen Territory Funding Program is now open, with a new Games Development grant available to support the growth of the video games industry.
The Northern Territory (NT) Government is supporting the growth of the screen industry in the NT by offering grants that expand job opportunities and creative development within the industry.
Round 3 of the 2022-23 Screen Territory Funding Program is now open, with a new Games Development grant available to support the growth of the video games industry.
The new Games Development grant aims to develop interactive screen projects for all digital platforms, and will support Territory games developers to bring their ideas to life, and be played by gamers around the world.
Territory game developers and studios can apply for up to $10,000 for concept development, up to $25,000 to develop a prototype and up to $40,000 for early access which is aimed at assisting developers release a playable game to gamers with the applicant required to provide a matching contribution.
Screen Territory’s travel support funding, which is open year round, has expanded to include support to attend key games markets and conferences including Games Connect Asia Pacific and the Australasian Gaming Expo.
Screen practitioners can still apply for a range of grants, including story development, audience development, industry partnerships and production finance.
These screen grants foster the development and production of distinctive and marketable Territory stories, and increase productions in the NT, bringing significant benefits to our economy and the screen industry.
Round 3 closes Monday 20 March 2023. For more information, view our guidelines.
