Screen Territory

22/10/2026

Happy World Kangaroo Day!

October 24, 2026 is World Kangaroo Day and this year Screen Territory is celebrating the incredible international success of Kangaroo, a heartwarming Australian family film showcasing the Northern Territory's spectacular landscapes, unique wildlife and storytelling talent to audiences around the world. And what a journey it's been!

Inspired by the Territory's very own Chris 'Brolga' Barnes and the extraordinary work he does rescuing and rehabilitating kangaroos at The Kangaroo Sanctuary in Alice Springs, the film is a wonderful celebration of our iconic wildlife and the people who dedicate their lives to protecting it.

Australia's highest-grossing Australian film of 2025, Kangaroo has continued to leap onto screens across the globe, becoming the highest-grossing Australian film in Germany in 25 years and debuting at No. 12 at the UK box office in January 2026.

The film also won Best Feature Film at the Screen Producers Awards and received a nomination in the same category at the AACTA Awards. Kangaroo is introducing audiences worldwide to the magic of the Territory.

With the film now screening on Qantas and HBO Max, and opportunities across streaming, television and education, Kangaroo will continue reaching new audiences for years to come.

This World Kangaroo Day, we're celebrating not only one of Australia's most iconic animals, but also the remarkable work of Chris 'Brolga' Barnes and the power of Territory stories to connect with audiences around the world.

Congratulations to the filmmakers, cast, crew and everyone involved in bringing this remarkable Australian story to life!

https://www.worldkangarooday.org/

08/10/2026

REBECCA PARKER NAMED AS NT FINALIST IN NETFLIX INITATIVE

Congratulations to Northern Territory writer-director Rebecca Parker, one of eight finalists nationally for Netflix’s 'The Next Brilliant Career' initiative.

Rebecca travelled to the Netflix ANZ HQ in Sydney earlier this week to pitch an original scripted concept, bringing her distinctive Territorian voice and storytelling to the room.

Congratulations, Rebecca and we wish you all the best for your pitch session!

For more info: https://thehollywoodreporter.com.au/2026/10/07/from-every-corner-of-australia-meet-netflixs-next-brilliant-career-finalists/

06/10/2026

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR PITCH ON DEMAND

Now in its sixth year, Pitch On Demand gives Screen Producers Australia members direct access to leading commissioners and production partners seeking their next project or creative partnership.

This year, Pitch On Demand brings together Foxtel Group, Fremantle Australia and Moonbug Entertainment, with opportunities spanning unscripted, scripted and children's content.

Following the recent online briefing webinars, SPA members can now submit a project responding directly to the relevant brief, with shortlisted applicants progressing to a one-on-one online pitch meeting with the relevant commissioner or production partner.

Learn more & apply at https://www.screenproducers.org.au/events/details/?id=6c22d4dc-80ed-4f8f-9996-4b34dd3df4f3

Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT on Sunday 18 October 2026.

Pitch On Demand is exclusive to SPA members. Visit the SPA website to learn more about becoming a member: https://www.screenproducers.org.au/benefits/

27/09/2026

23/09/2026

A SPARK-LING NIGHT FOR NT FILMMAKING.

Last Friday night, VMAX Event Cinemas Palmerston came alive for the 2026 SPARK Short Film Screenings, celebrating four original films made by Northern Territory filmmakers.

With shorts ‘Latch’, ‘Hardcase’, ‘With You’ and ‘The Long Drop’, audiences were treated to a fantastic night of storytelling with films that showcased the talent, ambition and quality of work coming out of our local screen industry.

There's something special about seeing NT stories up on the big screen, surrounded by the people who made them and an audience there to share the experience.

A huge congratulations to all four filmmaking teams, and thank you to our mentors, industry partners and everyone who helped bring these productions to life.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday night and helped make it such a memorable event.

Here's a look back at the 2026 SPARK Short Film Screenings.

17/09/2026

SCREEN CONTENT & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER | DARWIN

Screen Territory is seeking a full-time Screen Content & Development Manager based in Darwin, who has the right blend of screen industry, government and stakeholder engagement experience to support the NT screen production and games development sectors.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering industry development programs, funding initiatives, training and partnerships that help grow a professional, viable and sustainable screen industry in the Northern Territory. You'll work with a passionate and collaborative team dedicated to showcasing the Territory on screen.

Darwin, NT
6-month full-time contract

Applications close 27 September 2026

Apply here: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=356081

Deliver a program of activities and services to enable the development and growth of a Northern Territory Screen Industry that is professional, viable and sustainable, producing sought-after quality content.

11/09/2026

CROCODILE DUNDEE: THE ENCORE CUT — FREE SCREENING. 40 YEARS OF CROCODILE DUNDEE. ONE VERY SPECIAL GUEST.

Join us for a FREE community screening of Crocodile Dundee: The Encore Cut, newly remastered in stunning 4K, celebrating 40 years of one of the most iconic and internationally successful films in Australian screen history.
And we’re thrilled to welcome Australian screen legend DELVENE DELANEY as our special guest.

FREE SCREENING — TICKETS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED.
Register now: https://shorturl.at/bL93E

Following the screening, Delvene will join documentary filmmaker Victoria Baldock, co-director of Love of an Icon: The Legend of Crocodile Dundee, for a special Q&A about the making of the film, its remarkable success and the legacy it has left on Australian cinema and around the world.

When: Saturday 19 September, 2:00pm
Where: Casuarina Cinemas, 247 Trower Rd, Casuarina
Presented as part of the 2026 NT Screen & Cinematic Craft Summit and Screen Territory’s NT on Screen program.

This is your chance to see Crocodile Dundee back on the big screen, experience the newly remastered Encore Cut, and hear directly from someone who was there when Australian cinema history was being made.

10/09/2026

JEREMY SIMS MASTERCLASS - 21 to 23 SEPTEMBER 2026
Following the Summit, Screen Territory and Sydney Acting Studio are proud to present an exclusive three-day masterclass with acclaimed AACTA Award-winning director, actor and storyteller Jeremy Sims.

Known for films and television including Last Train to Freo, Beneath Hill 60, Last Cab to Darwin, Jasper Jones and RFDS, Jeremy brings extensive experience both in front of and behind the camera.
Tailored for actors and directors, the intensive masterclass will explore the craft of filmmaking and performance from a director's perspective.

Across three days, participants will dive into:
Acting and performance
Scene analysis
Story beats
Motivated camera movement
Coverage
Working with actors
The relationship between performance and camera

This is a rare opportunity to work directly with one of Australia's most experienced director-performers in an intensive, practical environment.

21–23 September 2026 | Browns Mart, Darwin
For more information visit: https://screenterritory.nt.gov.au/workshops

03/09/2026

2026 NT SCREEN AND CINEMATIC CRAFT SUMMIT
The NT Screen and Cinematic Craft Summit returns to Darwin on 19–20 September 2026, bringing some of Australia’s leading screen practitioners, creatives, producers, cinematographers and industry decision-makers together for two days of panels, masterclasses, case studies and networking.

Presented by Screen Territory in partnership with Charles Darwin University, the Australian Cinematographers Society and the Australian Film Television and Radio School, this year’s Summit puts craft, creativity and the future of screen storytelling front and centre.

The program explores cinematography, directing, production design, factual storytelling, games development, commercial production and the business of Australian content, with sessions looking at everything from the creative partnership between directors and cinematographers to building worlds for the screen and developing games that break through.

The 2026 line-up includes:
• Andy Ryan, Head of Scripted - Streaming & Broadcast, Nine Entertainment
• Kathryn Fink, Head of Television at SBS
• BAFTA-winning, Academy Award-nominated screenwriter John Collee
• LA-based Wildstate producer John Graham ( Chris Hemsworth and Ben Grayson’s production company)
• ACS President Brent Crockett ACS
• Directors Dylan River, Erica Glynn, Jeremy Sims, Victoria Baldock and Gemma Lee
• Producer and actress Delvene Delaney
• Showrunner Greg Haddrick
• Cinematographers Anna Howard ACS, Andy Taylor ACS and Casimir Dickson ACS
• Production designers Helen O’Loan, Matthew Putland and Michael Leon
• Kojo’s Lauren Van Rensburg and Jade Robinson
• Panavision’s Nic Godoy
• And many more.

Sessions include:
• ACS Address: The State of Cinematography in Australia
• Crocodile Dundee at 40: The Film That Changed Australian Cinema
• The Director & Cinematographer: A Creative Partnership
• The Art of Aesthetic: High-End Commercials That Captivate
• Australian Stories at Primetime
• Production Design: Building Worlds for the Screen
• Masterclass: Beyond Coverage – Designing Cinematography for Factual
• The Sky Is the Limit: Expanding the Language of the Aerial Image

There’s also a fantastic line-up of special screenings, including the SPARK Short Film Initiative 2026 at VMAX, Event Cinemas Palmerston on 18 September, and Crocodile Dundee: The Encore Cut, remastered in 4K with a special Q&A at Casuarina Cinemas on 19 September.

The Summit also coincides with the Darwin International Film Festival closing weekend and the Australian Cinematographers Society NT Chapter Awards on 19 September, making it a huge weekend for screen in Darwin.

Best of all, the Summit is free to attend, however, registration is mandatory and places are limited.

For more information and registration details, visit the NT Screen Summit page at https://screenterritory.nt.gov.au/summit

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