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Inbound Productions

Name: New Zealand Film Commission
Price range: $

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International Rebate 20% + 5% Uplift

Competitive incentives with clear criteria, broad qualifying spend definitions and fast turnaround are offered by the Government-backed New Zealand Screen Production Rebate (NZSPR) for International Productions.

International rebate (NZSPR)

Creative and Innovative

Filming in New Zealand

New Zealanders have been entrusted with delivering some of the largest and most complex international productions of this century.

Commercial advantages

Generous rebates
Favourable exchange rates
No fringes on crew rates
Outstanding production value
Academy Award®-winning creatives
Innovative VFX and post-production
Direct flights ex US and Asia Pacific
Ease of doing business

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Natural advantages

Accessible landscapes
Reverse seasons
Temperate climate
English speaking
Diverse ethnicities
Open and hospitable culture

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The craft behind the camera

Talent, Vendors and Facilities

New Zealand’s acclaimed designers, VFX artists, and post-production teams bring innovation and accuracy to every frame. Trusted by international productions, they deliver high-end results—fast. Experienced Heads of Department lead agile crews, known for producing world-class work under pressure.

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Creative and Technical Expertise

From award-winning directors to world-class VFX artists and post-production teams, New Zealand offers a deep bench of trusted industry talent.

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Sound Stages and Post Facilities

With purpose-built studios, advanced sound stages, and top-tier post-production services, New Zealand delivers the infrastructure needed for productions of any scale.

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Locations

From alpine peaks to golden plains, New Zealand offers unmatched visual diversity in a compact footprint — ideal for flexible, high-impact shoots. Its close-proximity environments allow productions to capture a wide range of looks without changing country or climate.

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Global stories, made in New Zealand

Discover the powerful stories studios and streamers have brought to life in Aotearoa, working with international and local directors including James Cameron, Jane Campion, Wes Ball, Ava DuVernay, Jared Hess, Peter Jackson, Christopher McQuarrie, Niki Caro, Ridley Scott, and Taika Waititi.