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Mālō lava, Tinā! Heartwarming local drama achieves $5 million at box office, placing it among New Zealand’s most successful films
Media Release
16 Apr 2025
New Zealand Film Commission and Local Screen Productions Recognised in Global Awards Shortlist
The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is proud to announce its nomination as ‘Film Commission of the Year’ in the 2025 Cannes Global Production Awards (GPA), alongside Australia, Ireland and Spain.
Media Release
11 Apr 2025
People First: Navigating AI in our Screen Sector
In a time of rapid technological change, the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is reassuring the sector that humans are at the heart of our screen industry.
News and Updates
27 Mar 2025
New Zealand and India Forge Deeper Ties on the Big Screen
The New Zealand Film Commission's (NZFC) strategic engagement with India’s screen industry is delivering results, with key milestones highlighting the growing creative and economic ties between the two nations.
Media Release
19 Mar 2025

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