Outback Ringer Filming Second Series

13 September 2021

Filming is underway for a second series of the popular doco-series Outback Ringer in the Borroloola region of the Top End.

ABC TV has commissioned a second series of 7 x 30 minute episodes following the success of the first series of 10 episodes broadcast on ABC in late 2020.

The Territory Government has provided $130,000 of development and production funding from the recently announced 2021-22 Screen Territory funding program for Outback Ringer Series two.

The series follows the work and lives of the men and women who catch feral bulls and buffalo in various remote locations of the Top End.

An original concept by local Darwin filmmaker Tommy Lawrence of Ten4 Media, the series will once again be produced by Ronde Media with Ben Davies (Bondi Rescue) on board as Executive Producer and Tommy Lawrence as concept creator, Producer and Series Director (Field).

The second series of Outback Ringer will air on ABC TV and ABC iview nationally in 2022, with UK distributor DCD Rights on board as the international sales and marketing agent.
Tommy Lawrence’s company Ten4Media was a recipient of the Generate Enterprise Program, designed to support the growth of NT screen businesses.  The commissioning of the second series further strengthens the growth of Ten4Media.

Outback Ringer is a Ronde Production for the ABC. Principal production investment from ABC in association with Screen Australia. Financed with support from Screen Territory

Quotes from Minister for Industry Nicole Manison:

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

“The first Outback Ringer series was a huge success with an average audience of over 767,000 viewers tuning in per episode, and the production injecting nearly half a million dollars into the NT economy.”

“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 Outback Ringer concept creator, Producer and Series Director (Field) Tommy Lawrence:

“We are extremely grateful for the support of Screen Territory and the Norther Territory Government.

“Thanks to that support we have been able to create a popular product that has created local jobs and lifted the standard of territory screen practitioners, it is something we are very proud of.”

Quotes from ABC Documentaries Manager Stephen Oliver:

“The ABC is delighted to be partnering with Ronde, Screen Australia and Screen Territory again to produce a second series of Outback Ringer.

“The extraordinary characters and landscapes of the NT and regional Australia showcased in the first series, resonated with audiences and we can’t wait to welcome back some of our original characters, as well as meet some inspirational new ones, diving deep into the resilience and tenacity of those working and living in some of the harshest environments in the world.

“We are excited to provide a window into a world we rarely get to see while exploring important issues such as climate, land rights, indigenous identity and the impact of feral animals on the environment, ultimately celebrating the remarkable diversity and uniqueness of Australia.”

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