Creating working opportunities across all sectors is a main focus of the Lawler Labor Government.
Recently, the Territory Government has awarded close to $120,000 in funding to three screen projects through the latest round of Screen Territory's Funding Program.
Screen Territory's Funding Program helps build the capacity of the Territory's screen industry, contributes to employment of Territorians and use of NT goods and services, as well as raise the profile of the Northern Territory and amplify local storytelling.
Highlighting NT regional characters and remote locations, Ambience Entertainment will receive $10,000 in funding for the production of Muster Dogs Where Are They Now. The four episode documentary series commissioned by the ABC will be filmed across Darwin, Douglas Daly and Katherine.
Local production company Tamarind Tree Pictures will receive $40,000 to produce their 30 minute documentary, Emily - I Am Kam. The NITV commissioned project, which is also supported by the National Gallery of Australia, is a celebration of one of Australia's most significant and prolific female artist's - Emily Kam Kngwarray.
Slated for the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy, Exposure Production's documentary, Tracy, will be awarded $68,500 in Screen Territory funding support. The series will be broadcast on the Nine Network and Nine Darwin will provide access to its archives to assist the production.
Quotes attributed to Chief Minister and Minister for Trade Eva Lawler:
"The Territory Government is proud to support our local screen industry and raise the profile of the Northern Territory and our unique stories.
"My Government is determined to create as many working opportunities for Territorians as possible in multiple sectors. The screen industry supports business and jobs across a broad range of activities and professions.
"Screen projects bring substantial economic benefits for the Territory through the creation of jobs and good and services and through the promotion of the Territory to global audiences."
Northern Territory Government
