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NZFC Spotlight - Garth Maxwell
NewsIssue date: 16 Apr 2024Garth Maxwell's Jack Be Nimble has recently been acquired for MoMA’s permanent film collection. NZFC Spotlight couldn't resist finding out more and learning about Garth's fascinating filmmaking journey. Jack Be Nimble -...
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The Mountain
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The Mountain He Aratohu Ma Te Kaiako - Teacher Notes
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Approved Screen Production Rebates - International Productions
ResourceIssue date: 2 May 2023List of approved rebates for International Productions under the government's screen incentives schemes: Large Budget Screen Production Grant (LBSPG), New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG) for New Zealand Productions and New Zealand Screen...
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Approved Screen Production Rebates - New Zealand Productions
ResourceList of approved rebates for New Zealand Productions under the government's screen incentives schemes: Screen Production Incentive Fund (SPIF), New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG) for New Zealand Productions and New Zealand Screen Production...
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NZFC Update on Proposed Organisational Changes
NewsIssue date: 17 Apr 2024Through the consultation period we received thoughtful and detailed feedback on our proposal. We considered all feedback in full and we will be making some changes to one part of the original proposal. These further changes require us to...
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NZSPR 5% Uplift - Sustainability Action Plan Template
ResourceIssue date: 10 Apr 2024Use this template to prepare your Sustainablity Action Plan for 5% Uplift applications.
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NZFC Spotlight - Loren Taylor
NewsIssue date: 9 Apr 2024NZFC Spotlight jumped at the chance to chat with screen all-rounder Loren Taylor who recently directed her first feature film The Moon is Upside Down which is out in NZ cinemas on May 2, 2024. 1. Tell me a bit about yourself I'm...
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5% Uplift – Sustainability Resources
ResourceIssue date: 18 Oct 2023The 5% Uplift now requires productions to submit a Sustainability Action Plan and report on their carbon emissions. Productions can use the tools and resources developed by Greenlit and the Sustainable Production Alliance to draft these:...
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Ka Whawhai Tonu
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Uproar
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NZSPR Template - Audience Engagement Plan
ResourceUse this as a guide when preparing an Audience Engagement Plan for New Zealand Screen Production Rebate applications.
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NZSPR Criteria for New Zealand Productions
ResourceDownload the NZSPR Criteria for New Zealand Productions dated 31 August 2023 here.
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Trailer Revealed for Historical Aotearoa Epic Ka Whawhai Tonu - Struggle Without End
NewsIssue date: 2 Apr 2024Transmission Films in association with Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) are delighted to reveal today the trailer for Ka Whawhai Tonu - Struggle Without End, the historical story of the battle of O-Rākau told for...
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Documentary Development Fund
Funding InformationThe Documentary Development Fund (DDF) supports the development of documentary films that have the potential to become compelling cinematic releases. What we fund Early and advanced development of feature-length documentaries suitable for a theatrical...
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Daughter of God
FilmZahra, a young Iranian woman, lives with her Muslim family in Auckland. In love with her Māori girlfriend, Aroha, she is unaware of the marriage arranged for her. She is therefore devastated when this is revealed upon arrival of "the...
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The Convert
FilmNew Zealand in the 1830s is a Māori world, dominated by tribal wars. Seeking redemption from a dark past, lay preacher Thomas Munro (GUY PEARCE) is on board a trading vessel heading to the newly established town of Epworth, a British settlement at the...
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Strategic Training Fund Deadline
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Industry Org Core Support Fund Deadline
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We Were Dangerous Wins Big at SXSW
NewsIssue date: 18 Mar 2024IMAGE: Producer Morgan Waru, Director Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu and writer Maddie Dai. Kiwi film We Were Dangerous directed by Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu has won big at SXSW, with the film awarded the Special Jury Award for Filmmaking in...
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Industry Development Funding
Funding InformationThe 2024/25 Industry Development Fund combines the previous Strategic training Fund and the NZFC administered On-the-Job Development programme for internships, mentorships, attachments and professional placements. It has a focus on devolving support to...
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Industry Organisation Core Funding
Funding InformationTe Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) provides core operational funding for New Zealand screen guilds and industry organisations. This funding helps support these organisations to build networks, develop capacity and deliver a wide...
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Hip Hop-eration
FilmHip Hop-eration follows a troupe of courageous, yet cheeky, senior citizens on an extraordinary quest to perform at the World Hip Hop Championships in Las Vegas. Hip Hop-eration is a poetic feel-good documentary film that proves age has no limits and...
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We Were Dangerous
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Contact Us
PageGet in touch with our filming experts. We are here to help. Contacts below. Aspiring filmmakers and short films: talentdev@nzfilm.co.nz Development and production funding: development@nzfilm.co.nz Film festival and film sales:...
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The Convert, An historical epic from acclaimed director Lee Tamahori, releases in New Zealand cinemas this week
NewsIssue date: 12 Mar 2024TIOREORE NGATAI-MELBOURNE AS RANGIMAI AND GUY PEARCE AS THOMAS MUNRO Kismet in association with Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) and Mister Smith Entertainment are proud to release The Convert in cinemas...
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New Zealand Film Commission Statement: Jacinda Ardern Documentary
NewsIssue date: 11 Mar 2024A feature documentary project focussed on Jacinda Ardern has been in development for several years. In early 2023, funding of $5,000 was awarded including the Producer International Travel Fund and Boost business development funding. In February 2024,...
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People and Infrastructure
PageNew Zealand is a hothouse of creativity, talent and experience. Some of the largest and most impressive films of the past two decades are a result of collaborations with New Zealanders. Multiple Emmy and Academy Award®- winners call New Zealand home and...
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New Zealand Film Commission commences consultation on proposed organisational changes
NewsIssue date: 29 Feb 2024NEW ZEALAND FILM COMMISSION COMMENCES CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED ORGANISATIONAL CHANGES The New Zealand Film Commission has started consultation with employees on a proposal for changes to its organisational structure. “Over recent months we have...
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Draft Four Year NZFC Strategy
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Access Coordinators
ResourceIssue date: 14 Feb 2024What is an Access Coordinator? An Access Coordinator is a below-the-line crew role that works with film and television productions to ensure that access and adjustments are implemented so everyone can give their best work on set. An...
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Pay Equity Action Plan
ResourceIssue date: 15 Feb 2024We want to make a difference for New Zealanders. We care about closing pay gaps, it’s the right thing to do and it aligns with our values. That’s why we’re committed to meeting the Public Service Kia Toipoto Action Plan.
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Never Look Away
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Co-Productions
PageOfficial co-productions are film and television projects made in accordance with treaties or other formal agreements between New Zealand and other countries. They are an increasingly attractive option for many producers. There are many...
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Official Co-Productions 1988 - 2024
ResourceIssue date: 11 Jun 2018A list of official co-productions from 1988 to 2024
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Full Length Trailer for ‘The Mountain’ Released
NewsIssue date: 8 Feb 2024The full length feature trailer for Rachel House’s (Ngāti Mutunga, Te Atiawa, Kāi Tahu) directorial debut, The Mountain has been released today ahead of the film’s nationwide release on 28th March. Following on from a previously...