Wild Territory injecting over $1.3m into Local Economy

13 October 2021

Our very own backyard will soon be seen by over 200 million viewers from around the world, as the second series of Matt Wright’s Wild Territory is set to air on the Nine Network and Netflix.

The Territory Government has contributed $250,000 in production funding towards Wild Territory, with the action-packed show taking viewers into Wright’s world as a part time animal relocator, conservationist and successful tourism entrepreneur. 

In the series Matt is joined by his beautiful wife Kaia and young son Banjo, as they wrestle crocs, reel in barras and tackle a tourism business - all the while giving viewers a front row seat to the Territory’s breathtaking outdoors.

Wright, who is soon to appear in an upcoming Tourism Australia campaign is one of the true success stories out of the Northern Territory and now considered a global export.

After successfully broadcasting around the world on the National Geographic Channel, this is the latest global partnership for Matt Wright, which includes new production partner Beyond.

The Territory Government recognises the importance of our screen sector and is supporting the growth of local practitioners and businesses and showcasing distinct Territory stories to national and international audiences.

Quotes from Minister for Industry, Nicole Manison

“We are strengthening the local screen industry and in turn providing hundreds of jobs for Territorians.”

“The Territory Government has provided $250 000 towards this much awaited project, which is expected to deliver more than $1.3 million in direct production spend within the NT economy”.

“This is fantastic news for Matt Wright and the team and we are incredibly proud of their work in sharing our Territory with 204 million Netflix viewers around the world.”

“We recognise the importance of our local screen industry - telling unique Territory stories to the world while supporting a range of Territory businesses and jobs.”

Quotes from Matt Wright

“The Northern Territory is my home and also happens to be one of the most incredible locations to film a series like this with my family.

“Yes, there are some dangerous parts of my job and living in the wild but also it happens to be one of the most beautiful places on the planet.

“I am really looking forward to sharing my new series with the world in 2022. I’m also incredibly proud of having Screen Territory invest in our project.”

Quotes from Nick Fordham, Executive Producer

“As Wright’s long-term agent and business partner of the new series we are very proud of what we have been able to achieve creating a global series seen all around the world.

“We feel we have taken our project to a whole new level partnering with Beyond and signing with Netflix and Nine.”