The Territory Government’s $2 million Creative Industries Sector Immediate Response and Resilience Program (CISIRRP) in reprioritised funding is providing the arts, creative and screen sectors with immediate support to navigate the impacts of COVID-19.

Through CISIRRP, the Screen Industry Support and Content Development Program will deliver $1 million to the screen industry throughout three funding rounds in 2020-21.

Round 1 applications are now open and will close on 29 June 2020.

The funding program will safeguard local screen content development and creativity through support of the established Northern Territory screen sector and the upskilling of emerging local screen practitioners.

Focusing on the development of production-ready content, the program will ensure business continuity and continue to support local screen businesses, which will be key to the sector’s recovery.

Please refer to the Screen Territory Screen Grants Program Guidelines at https://screenterritory.nt.gov.au

For more information relating to the CISIRRP or for any COVID-19 questions visit https://dtsc.nt.gov.au/covid-19-information-for-stakeholders/creative-industries-sector

Quotes from Jennie Hughes, Director, Screen Territory:

“The $2 million Creative Industries Sector Immediate Response and Resilience Program is providing urgent support to the arts, creative and screen sectors, which have been severely impacted throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The Screen Industry Support and Content Development Program will support the development of locally produced content and provide screen practitioners with skills training opportunities, building the capacity of the Territory screen industry.

“NT Government’s investment in the sector’s development and growth will ensure sustainability during this challenging time and provide greater economic benefits, including employment for the Territory.”

Media Contact: Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture 0476 844 832