Alice Springs Filmmaker Highlights NT at 2025 Osaka Expo
A renowned Alice Springs filmmaker is showcasing the Northern Territory at the 2025 Osaka World Expo in Japan.
NT cinematographer Chris Tangey’s films are screening day and night at the entrance to the Australia Pavilion.
Expo 2025 Osaka officially opened its doors to the public on 13 April.
Between now and October 2025, more than 28 million visitors are expected to attend the World Expo.
The films are being displayed on a 12-metre screen at the Australian Pavilion run by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Two of the nine films have been made specifically for the Northern Territory: ‘the ‘Red Centre’ and ‘the Territory’.
The World Expo is a great chance for Territory businesses to break into global markets, make new connections, and attract fresh business and investment opportunities.
Minister for Trade, Business and Asian Relations Robyn Cahill said the NT Government was a bronze partner in the Australia Pavilion.
“It is absolutely fantastic to see the Territory’s award-winning cinematographer Chris Tangey showcasing his work, and the Northern Territory, on the world stage at World Expo Osaka,” said Ms Cahill.
“Taking part in major global events such as World Expo 2025 in Osaka shows that the Territory is a trusted player when it comes to trade, investment, and development.
“As part of the CLP’s plan to rebuild the economy, we’ll be taking a business delegation to World Expo Osaka later this year and I’m keen to see businesses that are interested in opening up new trade markets or export opportunities with Asia to use this opportunity to build skills and make new contacts.”
Mr Tangey said his work was about giving people a feel for Australia and the Territory.
“I hope to really get through to people’s souls, to get them to be moved by what’s in front of them and move to that to action, to come over,” said Mr Tangey.
“It’s a great vote of confidence, and sort of builds interest in identifying other commercial prospects and opening up the many great opportunities for collaboration in-markets such as Japan.”
With participation from over 150 countries, the World Expo presents a valuable opportunity to strengthen the Northern Territory’s strong bilateral relationship with Japan and to showcase the Territory’s unique strengths to a global audience.
Still images from Mr Tangey’s films are available here here.
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