Deadline: 20-Mar-23
The Northern Territory Government is seeking applications for the Production Finance Program under the Screen Territory Funding Program.
Purpose
- Contribute to production finance of screen projects in order to build the capacity of the Territory screen industry as well as raise the profile of the Territory and Territory storytelling.
Program Objectives
- Successful Northern Territory screen businesses.
- High-profile stories.
- Economic benefit for the Northern Territory.
Funding Information
- Base funding is available up to $20 000 or up to 10% of the project’s expenditure in the Northern Territory, whichever is less.
- This may be supplemented by additional incentives based on fulfilment of criteria, up to a maximum of $100 000 in total or 25% of the Northern Territory spend, whichever is less. Applications for amounts above these thresholds may be considered in certain circumstances, with the prior endorsement of Screen Territory.
- Funding of $100 000 and above may be by way of a recoupable equity investment in the project, with an entitlement to participate in gross receipts from the exploitation of the project proportionate to the other equity investors.
- Consideration may be given to a limited number of applications for completion funds to support postproduction, which should be undertaken in the Northern Territory as far as possible.
Project Requirements
- The following formats are eligible for funding through this program:
- Feature films.
- Adult and children’s drama and narrative comedy including television series, miniseries, telemovies and web series.
- Content-rich factual and documentary theatrical, television or web projects.
- Producers must be able to demonstrate that their project will be completed and delivered and has a confirmed pathway to audience.
Eligibility Criteria
- Screen Territory expects the applicant to be a Northern Territory (NT) company or an NT company in a genuine co-production relationship with a non-NT production company.
- Non-NT companies are only eligible to apply for Production Finance where significant benefits to the Northern Territory can be demonstrated.
- Non-NT companies considering applying must contact Screen Territory to discuss their plans at least a month before they intend to submit their application.
- Applicants must:
- if individuals, be Australian citizens and Northern Territory residents
- if individuals, not be under 18
- if a company, be a Northern Territory company except where indicated in the guidelines for a specific program; a Northern Territory company may also apply on behalf of a genuine co-production between it and a non-NT company
- not be in default or breach of any obligation under any arrangement they have with Screen Territory or other Northern Territory Government agencies, either as an individual applicant or in association with any company or entity, including in relation to acquittals of previous grants. This requirement extends to the key creative team members included in the application
- always act ‘in good faith in their dealings with Screen Territory
- have the capacity and resources to carry out the project that is the subject of the application
- have the right to carry out the project that is the subject of the application
- not be a broadcaster, employee of a broadcaster or a company owned or controlled by a broadcaster
- not be an employee of the Northern Territory Government where there is a conflict of interest
- not be a student at a film school or similar tertiary film, television or interactive digital media course.
- Applicants who have an outstanding acquittal report and/or deliverable(s) or have not fulfilled their contractual obligations relating to prior Screen Territory funding are not eligible to apply unless an alternative arrangement is agreed with Screen Territory prior to application.
Exclusions
The following are not eligible for funding:
- Commercial/corporate videos and advertisements; sport, current affairs or news; educational programs; infotainment, lifestyle, travel, ‘how to’ or other magazine-style programs
- Purchase of capital works or equipment
- Publication costs of journals, books or magazines.
For more information, visit Northern Territory Government.