Deadline: 16-Mar-2026
The Northern Territory Production Finance Program provides funding of up to $100,000 to support local screen projects, promote Territory storytelling, and enhance the capacity of Northern Territory production companies. Funding includes base support, incentives, and potential recoupable investment, targeting feature films, drama, comedy, and factual or documentary productions.
Program Overview
The Northern Territory Production Finance Program is designed to strengthen the Territory screen industry, support local storytelling, and generate economic benefits. It provides production finance to local businesses and practitioners while enhancing the profile of Northern Territory stories domestically and internationally.
Program Objectives
The grant aims to:
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Support successful Northern Territory screen businesses
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Fund high-profile stories that showcase the Territory
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Contribute to economic benefits through local production
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Build the capacity and sustainability of Territory production companies and screen practitioners
Funding Details
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Base funding: Up to $20,000 or 10% of the project’s Northern Territory expenditure, whichever is lower
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Incentives: Additional funding up to $100,000 or 25% of NT spend, based on program criteria
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Recoupable equity investment: Available for projects seeking $100,000 or more, allowing participation in gross receipts
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Completion funding: May support post-production if work is undertaken in the Northern Territory wherever possible
Eligible Formats
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Feature films
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Adult and children’s drama
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Narrative comedy (TV series, miniseries, telemovies, web series)
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Content-rich factual or documentary projects for theatrical, television, or web release
Eligibility Criteria
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Applicants are expected to be Northern Territory companies or in genuine co-production partnerships with non-NT companies
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Non-NT companies must demonstrate significant benefits to the Northern Territory and contact Screen Territory at least one month prior to submission
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Producers must demonstrate:
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Projects will be completed and delivered
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Confirmed pathway to audience exists
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Applicants must meet general eligibility requirements outlined in the Terms of Trade
How to Apply
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Confirm eligibility as an NT-based company or eligible co-production partner
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Prepare project materials: Include budget, production plan, audience pathway, and NT economic contribution
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Determine funding request: Base funding, incentive eligibility, and potential for recoupable investment
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Submit application to Screen Territory according to the Terms of Trade
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Engage with Screen Territory early for non-NT co-productions or requests above standard funding thresholds
FAQs
1. Who can apply? Northern Territory companies, or NT companies in co-production with non-NT companies demonstrating NT benefits.
2. What types of projects are eligible? Feature films, TV/web drama, narrative comedy, and content-rich factual or documentary projects.
3. What is the maximum funding? Up to $100,000 in total, or 25% of NT spend; higher amounts may be considered with prior endorsement.
4. Is recoupable investment available? Yes, for projects requesting $100,000 or more.
5. Can non-NT companies apply? Yes, but they must demonstrate significant benefits to NT and consult Screen Territory beforehand.
6. Are post-production costs eligible? Completion funding may be available if work is completed in the Northern Territory.
7. What is required for approval? Projects must have confirmed completion, delivery, and audience pathways.
Conclusion
The Northern Territory Production Finance Program enhances the local screen industry by providing financial support, incentives, and capacity-building opportunities. By funding feature films, drama, comedy, and documentary projects, the program promotes Territory storytelling, strengthens local production companies, and encourages sustainable growth within the Northern Territory’s screen sector.
For more information, visit Screen Territory.