We give emerging filmmakers an opportunity to showcase their talent to the world through short films.
New Zealand short films are renowned and are frequently selected for, and recognised at, top international film festivals. Our country's shorts help draw the international film sector's attention to both the talent of individual filmmakers and the illustrious New Zealand film industry. Making shorts is also an excellent way for filmmakers to form a relationship with us, the industry and get their careers off the ground. We have two levels of short film investment:
- Fresh Shorts
This is our chance to identify talent and invest in careers at the grass roots level. It is a great avenue for short filmmakers starting out in their careers, or transitioning from other areas such as theatre or commercials. We fund up to eight Fresh Shorts per year at $10,000 and up to eight at $30,000.
- Premiere Shorts
This scheme funds up to six films per year at $90,000. It is intended for more established filmmakers, who already have at least one narrative short film credit. Premiere Shorts funding is administered by three executive producer teams. For the 2012/13 funding round we have Short & Sharp, Blue Harvest, and Robin Scholes on board.
- Post Production Fund
This fund is available to films selected for particular high profile international film festivals. It is designed to support final post production and creation of delivery materials. All New Zealand made narrative short films are eligible for this fund.
