Dena Curtis (Australia)
Head of Indigenous Commissioning and Production
NITV

Dena Curtis is a Warlpiri, Warumungu and Arrernte woman from Central Australia and Head of Indigenous Commissioning and Production at NITV.

A producer and director with credits including Grace Beside Me, Firebite, Ella and the award-winning First Weapons, she oversees NITV’s original content slate across internal productions and external commissions. Curtis champions authentic First Nations storytelling, leads key commissioning initiatives, and supports emerging creatives. Her focus on bold, engaging and culturally grounded content positions NITV as Australia’s home of First Nations stories.


Company Bio

Dedicated to supporting and strengthening the oldest living culture in the world, NITV serves as a vital platform for Indigenous voices and stories. This channel celebrates and champions the place of unique, inspiring storytelling through Indigenous perspectives. NITV showcases a diverse range of content made by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, exploring themes of culture, identity, and connection.