Large Budget Screen Production Grant and Post, Digital & Visual Effects Grant
LARGE BUDGET SCREEN PRODUCTION GRANT AND POST, DIGITAL & VISUAL EFFECTS GRANT
Background
The government introduced the Large Budget Screen Production Grant (LBSP Grant) in June 2003 to provide an additional financial incentive for the production of both foreign and domestic large budget film and television productions in New Zealand. In 2007 the Post, Digital & Visual Effects Grant (PDV Grant) was introduced to specifically foster capacity and new business development for large budget PDV Production in New Zealand.
The Grant provides a 15% rebate on total qualifying expenditure where the expenditure in New Zealand is:
- NZ$15million or more for the LBSP Grant, or
- NZ$3 million or more, but does not exceed NZ$15 million, for the PDV Grant.
Evaluation
The Ministry of Economic Development is evaluating the grant during 2011-12 as part of the government’s screen sector work programme.
The evaluation will review the Grant’s effectiveness in attracting large budget productions to New Zealand and ensure it is well targeted, complementary and effective in supporting the government’s objectives for the sector.
If you have questions please contact Naomi Wallwork - NZFC Head of Business Affairs
naomi@nzfilm.co.nz
+64 4 382 7694
The following organisations may also provide further information and assistance.
Film New Zealand is the national film locations office. Their role is to provide information, introductions and support to filmmakers both internationally and locally.
www.filmnz.com
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