Once a year the picturesque Torres Strait Islands in Australia's far-north host a unique rugby league event. The 23rd Island of Origin carnival is was held this year on Badu Island.
From little things big things grow was National Indigenous Television’s
mantra when it first started in 2007. Australia’s first 24/7 service
devoted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programming, has now
celebrated its 1 year anniversary on 13th July to…
COMING SOON. Exclusive to NITV are the 2008 National NAIDOC Awards from Canberra ACT. We see the action from the red carpet, presentation of the award winners, and sit down with them afterward for a chat about their accomplishments. Featuring an…
“NITV National News has launched its daily 5 minute bulletins, 5 days a week, hosted by well known and respected Indigenous journalist Catherine Liddle. The daily bulletins culminate in a ‘Week in Review’ program which captures the highlights of the…
Australia's First National Indigenous Television Service
National Indigenous Television (NITV) is a new 24 hour television
service established by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to
improve the lives of our peoples. With the very best of Australian
content in our programs, we will inform, entertain and educate,
preserve our languages, tell our stories and showcase the rich
diversity of our cultures and creative talent from all over Australia.
A 9 part series dedicated to profiling some of our top contemporary Indigenous artists. From painting to sculpture, video installation and traditional weaving, Culture Warriors takes us on a journey to every corner of Australia to meet the wonderful Indigenous artistic talent in our country. Produced with the National Gallery of Australia and hosted by leading Indigenous curator Brenda Croft.
On the Up and Up is an inspirational story about life for young murri’s living in Queensland’s north west. When the teenagers are encouraged into performance lessons by enthusiastic art workers a surprising story of dreams and talents unfold, but not without its ‘drama’. Filmmaker Douglas Watkin's documentary gives an insightful look at what can be achieved with a little help from friends.
Work with NITV
If you are a program maker or a media organisation interested in putting forward program proposals and/or submissions, we are open to receiving submissions and ideas.
