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Support for Filmmakers

At NZFC, we support filmmakers like you. As well as funding film projects, we fund a range of industry organisations that offer guidance, industry connections, and development programmes dedicated to helping you elevate your craft and career.

Other funding opportunities

We invest in nearly every stage of filmmaking. However, your project might also be eligible for support from other organisations or better suited for online or television.
Creative New Zealand
NZ On Air
Te Māngai Pāho

Industry organisations and guilds

We partner with sector organisations to offer you skill development, professional growth, and valuable connections.

DEGANZ – Representing film directors and editors

Equity New Zealand

New Zealand Writers Guild - Representing and protecting screenwriters

Ngā Aho Whakaari - The Māori screen industry guild

NZCS - Focused on the advancement of cinematography in New Zealand

PASC - Represents screen practitioners of Pan-Asian heritage

PISA - Representing Pacific Islander creatives in the screen industry

Screen Industry Guild NZ - Crew roles across productions, post & technical areas

Screen Music and Sound Guild of New Zealand

Script to Screen

SPADA - Advocacy and professional development for producers

VFXG - The visual Effects Professional Guild of Aotearoa New Zealand

WIFT NZ - Supporting women in film and television

Key local festivals and markets

Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival
Doc Edge Festival
Show Me Shorts Film Festival
Wairoa Māori Film Festival
Māoriland Film Festival
Rotorua Indigenous Film Festival
48Hours
Big Screen Symposium

Kōrero mai

Ready to connect and collaborate? Our team is ready to support your next steps.