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Seven Screen Projects Offered $500,000 from Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi – The Premium Development Fund
Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi – The Premium Development Fund is jointly managed by Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga- New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC), Te Māngai Pāho and Irirangi Te Motu - NZ on Air.
Media Release
21 Dec 2021
Government's Commitment to Film & TV Industry Welcomed
Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga The New Zealand Film Commission, has welcomed the government’s continued commitment to the film and television industry.
Media Release
9 Dec 2021
New Zealand Projects Sundance Bound
Two New Zealand projects, short film Breathe and augmented reality installation ATUA, will be viewed for the first time at next year’s Sundance Film Festival.
Media Release
11 Dec 2021
Four screen projects selected in the Interim Production Round of the $50 million Te Puna Kairangi Premium Fund
A documentary series about the disappearance of six people in a small surf town and the true story of a 70-year-old diesel mechanic who cracked a drug operation are just two of four incredible projects that will share in over $11.5m of fund
Media Release
2 Dec 2021

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Screen Sector COVID-19 Capability Funding Deadline
17 Jan 2022
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19 Jan 2022
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24 Jan 2022
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