Sunday Territorian

NT doco filmmakers in spotlight

- RAPHAELLA SAROUKOS

THE Territory is being thrust on to the silver screen, with a variety of local screen practition­ers chosen to develop documentar­ies for national television.

The Red Ochre initiative helps indigenous screen practition­ers from the Territory to develop documentar­ies to be broadcast on NITV and SBS on Demand.

Brindle Films, Viviana Petyarre and 360 Degree Film/Charmaine Ingram were chosen to be part of the project.

Tourism and Culture Minister Lauren Moss was thrilled for Territoria­n talent to be showcased on television.

“We are really excited to partner with NITV on such a great, practical profession­al developmen­t opportunit­y for emerging Territory Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander screen practition­ers to showcase their skills on a national platform,” she said.

Applicants had to submit documentar­y ideas.

Successful applicants were chosen for their creative vision and the strength of their stories.

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