NT Screen Summit

The NT Screen Summit 2024

Join us for the Screen Territory Summit 2024, where industry professionals and creatives come together for an engaging and informative event. Discover the vibrant world of Australian film and television at this year’s NT Screen Summit, a two-day event exploring craft, creativity and innovation with some of Australia’s most senior screen practitioners.

This free two-day event is aimed at NT screen professionals, game developers and people considering a career in the Northern Territory screen sector.

The Northern Territory screen sector is growing rapidly and the NT Screen Summit is one element of Screen Territory’s commitment in supporting the emerging sector and facilitating more Territorians with pathways into professional screen careers.

This year's summit will feature a diverse line-up of speakers who are leaders in their fields, sharing insights and experiences that will inspire and inform.

Sessions include

Genre Renaissance: The Impact and Influence of Genre Films and TV Today
A discussion on the resurgence of genre storytelling with prolific Australian directors exploring the returning dominance of genre films and series in the entertainment industry.

Behind the Scenes: The Producer's Role in Crafting Compelling Screen Content
A panel discussion with some top Australian Screen Producers examining the producer's multifaceted responsibilities and creative decisions.

A Case Study of “Territory”
An case study with some of the key creatives and the producers of the new Netflix flagship series “Territory” which was filmed right here in the Top End.

NT Indigenous Creatives Contributions to Australia's Screen Industry (co-presented with Australian Film Television and Radio School)
Discussion with leading Indigenous voices from the  NT screen industry exploring the challenges, triumphs, and cultural contributions they have made to the Australian screen industry.

Exploring the Power of Feature Documentary
An examination of the evolution and impact of feature documentaries with discussion on how documentaries act as as tools for social change, education, as well as entertainment.

Lights, Camera, Funding: Navigating the Financing Landscape of Screen Productions
A comprehensive exploration by some of Australia’s most senior screen content players on screen industry financing with insights on traditional funding, tax incentives, legal considerations, and future trends.

Inside the Writers Room: Mastering Story Development with Insights from the Writers Room
An exploration of the journey a writer takes from the concept to the screen with insights from award-winning seasoned screenwriters and showrunners.

Content for Online Distribution: Strategies and Innovations for Screen Creatives
In an era dominated by digital platforms, the demand for high-quality, engaging content is greater than ever. Industry experts will discuss strategies for accessing emerging content marketplaces, reaching niche audiences and maximizing visibility.

Featured Speakers:

For more information on the Speaker Bios.

  • Andrew Lambert – Co-founder, Lantern Pictures
  • Andy Walker – Producer (Rosehaven, Deadloch, The Kettering Incident, Prosper, Five Bedrooms)
  • Angela Bates – Head of First Nations, Screen Australia
  • Ari Harrison – General Manager, Umbrella Entertainment (Talk to Me, You’ll Never Find Me, The Moogai, The Demon Disorder)
  • Bobby Romia – Head of Development, Screen Australia
  • Danielle MacLean – Producer, Tamarind Tree Pictures (Like My Brother, Barrumbi Kids, We Are Still Here)
  • Deirdre Brennan – CEO, Screen Australia
  • Dylan River – Director (Thou Shalt Not Steal, Mystery Road: Origin, Robbie Hood)
  • Emma Bortignon - Sound Designer (Talk To Me, Late Night with the Devil, The Moogai, The Rooster)
  • Grainne Brunsdon – COO, Screen Australia
  • Greg Haddrick – Producer, Broad Story (Janet King, Human Error, Underbelly, Pine Gap)
  • Greg McLean – Director (Territory, La Brea, Jungle, Wolf Creek, Rogue)
  • Hannah Barnes – Director of Unscripted and Original Content, VA Media
  • Jason Behan – Director of Strategic Partnerships, Totem Global
  • Jeremy Sims – Director/Writer/Actor (Beneath Hill Sixty, Last Cab to Darwin, FDS, Rams, Doctor Doctor)
  • Julie Ryan – Producer, Sanctuary Pictures (Hotel Mumbai, Red Dog, Late Night with the Devil)
  • Libby Collins – Director/Producer
  • Maggie Miles – Producer, Savage Films NT (Journey Home, High Ground, Paper Planes)
  • Malinda Wink – Executive Director, Minderoo Pictures (Big Deal, Wall Bay, 2040, The Department)
  • Mitch Stanley – Producer, NoCoincidence Media (The Moogai, We Are Still Here, Larapinta)
  • Natalie Apostolou – Industry Correspondent
  • Nic Godoy – National Sales and Marketing Manager, Panavision Australia
  • Paul Clarke – Director/Producer (Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line, Whitlam: The Power and the Passion, Between a Frock & a Hard Place)
  • Paul Ranford – Producer, Jetty Films (Territory, Firebite, Stateless, True History of the Kelly Gang)
  • Rachel Clements – Producer, Brindle Films (Kangaroo, MaveriX, Finke: There and Back)
  • Rachel Perkins – Director (Bran Nue Dae, Total Control, Radiance, The Australian Wars, Jasper Jones, Mabo)
  • Rakel Tansley – Manager Marketplace, Screen Australia
  • Rarriwuy Hick – Actor (Wentworth, True Colours, Darby and Joan)
  • Richard Huddleston – Head of Documentary, Screen Australia
  • Rob Gibson – CEO, Easy Tiger (Territory, The Twelve, Colin from Accounts)
  • Sam Meikle – Screenwriter (MaveriX, Wakefield, Home and Away, House Husbands)
  • Sarah Lambert – Producer/Screenwriter (The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, Lambs of God, Love Child)
  • Simon Duggan ACS ASC – Cinematographer (Territory, Furiosa, The Great Gatsby, Hacksaw Ridge)
  • Simon Harding – Steadicam Operator (Territory, Furiosa, The Artful Dodger, The Portable Door)
  • Susie Jones – Head of Factual, ABC
  • Timothy Lee – Screenwriter (Territory, Mystery Road: Origin, Bump, Doctor Doctor)
  • Trisha Morton-Thomas – Actor/Producer, Brindle Films (Kangaroo, MaveriX, 8MMM, Total Control)
  • Zoe Angus – Industrial Director, SPA

Note: Screen Territory reserves the right to vary the list of speakers and sessions at any time.

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