2026 NT Screen and Cinematic Craft Summit

The NT Screen Summit brings Australia’s screen industry together in Darwin to connect, learn and explore the future of screen production. The 2026 NT Screen and Cinematic Craft Summit brings together leading Australian and international screen practitioners, producers, creatives, commissioners, platforms, technology companies and industry decision-makers for a two day symposium of ideas, insight, connection and opportunity in Darwin. Presented by Screen Territory, the Summit will explore the forces shaping the future of screen—from film and television production and cinematic craft to games, emerging technologies, investment, distribution and the evolving global screen landscape. Across a dynamic program of keynote presentations, thought-provoking panels, practical masterclasses and networking opportunities, the Summit will examine how great stories get made, how the industry is changing, and where the opportunities are for the Northern Territory and Australian screen practitioners. The 2026 Summit features an outstanding line-up of some of Australia's most respected screen industry creatives including Australian screen directors, cinematographers, production designers, producers, and industry leaders. You can download the full program here. Featured Speakers • Adrian Coates, Director of Strategy & Insights, Screen Australia • Andy Ryan, Head of Scripted - Streaming & Broadcast, Stan, 9Network and 9Now • Andy Taylor ACS, Cinematographer (Sentient, Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story, The Jet) • Anna Howard ACS, Cinematographer (Barrumbi Kids, First Day, Girls Can’t Surf, The Unlisted) • Brent Crockett ACS, President of the Australian Cinematographers Society • Brett Sleigh, Commissioning Editor, ABC Scripted • Casimir Dickson ACS, Cinematographer (Enter Sanctum, The Unforgiving Mountain, Do or Die) • Craig Proudley, Freelance Screenwriter • Chris Tangey, Alice Springs Film and Television (35+ international aerial cinematography awards) • Claire Tonkin, Head of Drama, CJZ • Delvene Delaney, Producer / Actress at Rimfire Films (Love of an Icon: The Legend of Crocodile Dundee, Crocodile Dundee II, The Paul Hogan Show) • Dylan River, Director / Cinematographer / Writer (Thou Shalt Not Steal, Mystery Road: Origins, The Beach) • Erica Glynn, Director / Producer / Writer (She Who Must Be Loved, True Colours) • Gemma Lee, Director / Producer at Magic Hour (The Preatures, Toyota, Mazda, Ram, Tasmania Tourism) • Greg Haddrick, Showrunner at Broadstory (Underbelly, Human Error, Janet King, Crownies, Pine Gap) • Helen O’Loan, Production Designer (Deadloch, Black Snow, Audrey, Two Years Later) • Hunter McMahon, Director of Sydney Acting Studio • Jade Robinson, Senior Colourist at KOJO (Territory, Bring Her Back, Top End Bub, MaveriX) • Jeremy Sims, Australian Director / Actor / Screenwriter (RFDS, Beneath Hill 60, Last Cab to Darwin) • Joey Egger, Head of Games, Screen Australia • John Collee, BAFTA winning and Academy Award Nominated Screenwriter (Master and Commander, Monkey Man, Boy Swallows Universe) • John Graham, LA-based Head of Scripted Film & Television at Wild Sstate Productions • John Stokes ACS, Cinematographer (Darby and Joan, A Place to Call Home, Harrow, Doctor Doctor) • Kathryn Fink, Director of Television, SBS • Lauren van Rensburg, Head of Post & VFX, KOJO (Territory, Bring Her Back, Top End Bub, MaveriX) • Matthew Putland, Production Designer (Territory, Fing!, The Artful Dodger, The Portable Door) • Michael Leon, Production Designer (Wolfram, NCIS: Sydney, Nine Perfect Strangers) • Nic Godoy, National Sales and Marketing Manager at Panavision • Natalie Apostolou, Journalist • Pete Noble, Director First Nations and Outreach at Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) • Rachel Clements, Producer at Brindle Films (MaveriX, Kangaroo, Journey Home) • Richard Huddleston, Head of Documentary, Screen Australia • Sam Miekle, AACTA-Nominated Screenwriter (The Twelve, MaveriX, Last King of the Cross) • Sam Turi, Director of Commercial at Screen Producers Australia • Sarah Smith, Producer and Screenwriter (Darby and Joan, The Killing Field, Amazing Grace, Wild Boys) • Stefan José, Cinematographer (Through the Dust, Sweet River, Shannon Bennett: Pressure Cooker) • Tanya Phegan, Head of Development , Narrative Content, Screen Australia • Tim Bain, Screenwriter • Victoria Baldock, Director / Producer at Rimfire Films (Love of an Icon: The Legend of Crocodile Dundee) The summit this year coincides with both the closing weekend of the Darwin International Film Festival and the Australian Cinematographers Society NT Chapter Awards (tickets available at www.diff.net.au), offering increased opportunities to immerse yourself in screen storytelling. Whether you're an established producer, emerging filmmaker, writer, director, crew member, game developer, student or simply passionate about the screen industries, the Summit is an opportunity to learn from leading practitioners, make valuable connections and be part of the conversation about what's next for the screen industry. Presented by Screen Territory in partnership with Charles Darwin University, Australian Cinematographers Society and the Australian Film Television and Radio School