Organisation Core Support

This fund supports the core operations of established industry organisations that represent and advocate for screen practitioners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

• Annual operational grants of up to $85,000 for the 2024–25 financial year

• Designed to support day-to-day functions, including staffing, governance, advocacy, infrastructure and member services

• Intended for organisations with a sustained role in industry support, training and development

Note: Due to limited funding, not all successful applicants will receive the full amount — applicants are encouraged to apply for what they need, not the capped amount.

An applicant must be:

• A screen sector organisation, guild and/or collective that is registered in New Zealand;

And one of the following:

• A leading membership organisation with 300+ members, a proven track record of advocacy, professional development and strategic sector consultation, capacity building and leadership;

• A talent development organisation with a proven track record of professional development for writers, directors, producers or actors who have progressed in feature film making;

• A Māori representative body that supports the development and progression of Māori talent and advocates for the Māori Screen Sector;

• A leading diversity and inclusion focused organisation with a proven track record of delivering support and professional development that addresses the needs of diverse communities in the screen sector.

Note: In accordance with Te Rautaki Māori strategy the NZFC currently recognises Ngā Aho Whakaari - the Māori Screen Legacy Collective, as our strategic representative partner. Funding for this partnership is administered through Te Rautaki Māori.

For any enquiries regarding representation of Māori practitioners and their kaupapa, please contact the Rautaki Māori team via email on rautaki@nzfilm.co.nz

Applications must include:

• A short history of the organisation and details on how it meets the eligibility criteria (see the Who Can Apply section of these guidelines), include links to a website if available;

• Details on the track record of the organisation and evidence there is a need for the services the organisation provides;

• Who are your services targeted at;

• Details on how the organisation’s services are accessed (online, in-person for talent across New Zealand, in- person for talent based in Auckland and/or Wellington);

• A schedule of anticipated core activity and key events for the organisation for the period July ’24 – June ‘25).

• An annual budget for the organisation for the period July 2024 - June 2025 including details of any other funding support, investment, and income;

• Anonymised demographics of the organisation’s membership, staff, and board members;

• Copies of the organisation’s annual accounts from the last three financial years;

Cultural & diversity considerations:

• Evidence that the organisation shows a proactive commitment to supporting Māori and diverse communities including the organisation’s policy, strategy or guiding principles that illustrate this and any partnerships in place with written confirmation from the partners.

• In the absence of pre-existing evidence of the organisation’s commitment, please provide the organisation’s strategy to engage with and support Māori and diverse communities in the sector.