Screen Territory is partnering with ABC Television and Screen Australia in a new series initiative, Art Bites, that’s set to uncover fresh, engaging and entertaining arts content from emerging Australian filmmakers.

“This is an excellent opportunity to foster Territory documentary makers through creating a series that illuminates the vibrancy of arts in the Northern Territory,” said Screen Territory Director, Penelope McDonald.

“To develop an arts series for ABC iView is a great opportunity for early career filmmakers.

“Territory documentary makers are encouraged to apply by contacting Screen Territory.”

With grants totalling $200 000 available, the initiative will fund four web series from around Australia that will premiere on the new ABC Arts Channel iView.

The successful web series will explore an aspect of arts in Australia, ideally with a fresh approach to the topic, one that has not been previously explored and that will bring new insights to the audience.

The filmmakers selected will have mentoring support from the ABC and Screen Australia, as well as Screen Territory.

“Screen Territory partnered with ABC Arts earlier this year for Art X* North, a series of 3 short documentaries made by Territorians that profiled Aly de Groot, Jacki Fleet and Nonggirrnga Marawili.

“Art X* North filmmakers included documentaries from directors Tim Parish, who directed Ghost Story about the art of Ali de Groot, Ishmael Marika who directed a documentary about the art of Nonggirrnga Marawili, and Helen Browning who directed a documentary about the art of Jacki Fleet.” Ms McDonald said.

Proposals will be assessed against the channel’s vision statement: “where life and culture collide”. The series should be designed to appeal to younger adult audiences.

Applications close 10 January 2016.

For further information please visit http://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding/documentary/ArtBites.aspx

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