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  • FAQs for the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate

    News and Updates
    Issue date: 
    Fri 21 Jun 2024

    Frequently asked questions are available to assist applicants with interpreting the Rebate criteria and application process. We encourage NZSPR applicants to review these documents regularly as they are updated from time to time.

  • We Were Dangerous Drops Trailer

    Media Release
    Issue date: 
    Thu 20 Jun 2024

    TRAILER RELEASED FOR LOCAL & SXSW AWARD WINNING FILM WE WERE DANGEROUS STARRING ERANA JAMES AND RIMA TE WIATA

  • Investment and Development Executive Role

    News and Updates
    Issue date: 
    Wed 19 Jun 2024

    Auckland based role 

    The New Zealand Film Commission has recently been through change to both our strategy and our structure.

  • Film Development Lead Role

    News and Updates
    Issue date: 
    Wed 19 Jun 2024

    Auckland based role 

  • Trailer and Poster Released for Kiwi Adventure Comedy Bookworm

    Media Release
    Issue date: 
    Tue 4 Jun 2024

    TRAILER AND POSTER RELEASED FOR KIWI ADVENTURE COMEDY BOOKWORM STARRING ELIJAH WOOD AND BREAKOUT STAR NELL FISHER

  • 2024 Budget News

    News and Updates
    Issue date: 
    Fri 31 May 2024

    The announcement that Vote Arts, Culture and Heritage have allocated $67.4m of their budget to support the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate (NZSPR) over the next two years is great news for the screen industry, the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC)

  • Head of Funding Role

    News and Updates
    Issue date: 
    Wed 29 May 2024

    Head of Funding - Auckland 

    Having recently completed a review of our strategy and structures, this is an exciting time of change for the New Zealand Film Commission.

  • Film Production Lead Role

    News and Updates
    Issue date: 
    Tue 28 May 2024

    The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is implementing changes to its strategy and structure to modernise our approach to the services we provide to the screen production industry.

  • NZFC Spotlight - Nigel McCulloch (Ngāti Whakaue)

    News and Updates
    Issue date: 
    Tue 28 May 2024

     

    This week NZFC Spotlight talks to producer Nigel McCulloch about his mahi and peeks behind the curtain of his documentary Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara 

  • Leanne Saunders departing NZFC

    News and Updates
    Issue date: 
    Tue 28 May 2024

    New Zealand Film Commission Head of Development and Production Leanne Saunders will depart the agency at the end of May 2024. Leanne announced the news to staff today.

  • Dale Corlett announced as Script to Screen Executive Director

    News and Updates
    Issue date: 
    Mon 27 May 2024

    The NZFC offers a huge congratulations to Dale Corlett who has been announced as the next Executive Director for Script to Screen.  

  • Rights, Licensing and Royalties Executive Role

    News and Updates
    Issue date: 
    Fri 24 May 2024

    Rights, Licensing and Royalties Executive

    Location: Grey Lynn, Auckland

    The New Zealand Film Commission is looking for a talented Rights, Licensing and Royalties Executive to join its Auckland based team.

  • Marketing and Communications Executive Role

    News and Updates
    Issue date: 
    Mon 20 May 2024

    The New Zealand Film Commission is looking for an experienced marketing and communications professional to join its team based in Auckland. 

  • NZFC Spotlight - Felicity Hamill

    News and Updates
    Issue date: 
    Mon 13 May 2024

    To celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day we caught up for a kōrero with Felicity Hamill to discuss her role as an Access Coordinator and her hopes for the future of deaf, disabled and neurodivergent communities in the screen industry.

  • LOTR Announcement

    News and Updates
    Issue date: 
    Fri 10 May 2024

    The NZFC is delighted at Warner Brothers' announcement today that the studio is in early development of two prequels to The Lord of the Rings films. Reportedly the films are to be helmed by director and actor Andy Serkis and have the full suppo

  • NZFC New Structure

    News and Updates
    Issue date: 
    Wed 8 May 2024

    NZFC has now finalised decisions on its new structure, to commence 1 July. The final structure has 28 positions disestablished and 15 new roles established, therefore a net reduction of 13 positions.

  • Industry Led Talent Development Fund Announcement

    News and Updates
    Issue date: 
    Thu 2 May 2024

    Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga NZ Film Commission Request for Proposals for:

    NZFC Industry Led Talent Development Fund

  • NZFC Update on Proposed Organisational Changes

    News and Updates
    Issue date: 
    Wed 17 Apr 2024

     

    Through the consultation period we received thoughtful and detailed feedback on our proposal.

    We considered all feedback in full and we will be making some changes to one part of the original proposal.

  • NZFC Spotlight - Garth Maxwell

    News and Updates
    Issue date: 
    Tue 16 Apr 2024

    Garth Maxwell's Jack Be Nimble has recently been acquired for MoMA’s permanent film collection. NZFC Spotlight couldn't resist finding out more and learning about Garth's fascinating filmmaking journey. 

  • NZFC Spotlight - Loren Taylor

    News and Updates
    Issue date: 
    Tue 9 Apr 2024

    NZFC Spotlight jumped at the chance to chat with screen all-rounder Loren Taylor who recently directed her first feature film The Moon is Upside Down which is out in NZ cinemas on May 2, 2024. 

  • Trailer Revealed for Historical Aotearoa Epic Ka Whawhai Tonu - Struggle Without End

    Media Release
    Issue date: 
    Tue 2 Apr 2024

  • We Were Dangerous Wins Big at SXSW

    Media Release
    Issue date: 
    Mon 18 Mar 2024

  • The Convert, An historical epic from acclaimed director Lee Tamahori, releases in New Zealand cinemas this week

    Media Release
    Issue date: 
    Tue 12 Mar 2024

  • New Zealand Film Commission Statement: Jacinda Ardern Documentary

    Media Release
    Issue date: 
    Mon 11 Mar 2024

    A feature documentary project focussed on Jacinda Ardern has been in development for several years. In early 2023, funding of $5,000 was awarded including the Producer International Travel Fund and Boost business development funding.

  • New Zealand Film Commission commences consultation on proposed organisational changes

    Media Release
    Issue date: 
    Thu 29 Feb 2024

    NEW ZEALAND FILM COMMISSION COMMENCES CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED ORGANISATIONAL CHANGES

    The New Zealand Film Commission has started consultation with employees on a proposal for changes to its organisational structure. 

  • Full Length Trailer for ‘The Mountain’ Released

    Media Release
    Issue date: 
    Thu 8 Feb 2024

  • NZFC Spotlight - Pamela Harvey-White

    News and Updates
    Issue date: 
    Wed 7 Feb 2024

  • Draft Four Year NZFC Strategy

    News and Updates
    Issue date: 
    Fri 2 Feb 2024

    Kia ora,

  • Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu Debut Feature to World Premiere at SXSW

    Media Release
    Issue date: 
    Thu 11 Jan 2024

    Directed by Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa) and written by Maddie Dai with additional writing by Stewart-Te Whiu, We Were Dangerous, will have its world premiere in Austin, Texas at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festiva

  • Meri Kirihimete and Happy Holidays

    News and Updates
    Issue date: 
    Thu 21 Dec 2023

    Our offices will be closed from  5pm – Thursday 21 December 2023 until 9am – Monday 8 January 2024

    Ngā mihi ki a koutou katoa

    The NZFC Team

  • NZFC Spotlight - Robin Murphy

    News and Updates
    Issue date: 
    Tue 12 Dec 2023

    The last few years have been busy for filmmaker Robin Murphy.

  • Lucy Lawless’ Debut Feature Never Look Away to Premiere at Sundance

    Media Release
    Issue date: 
    Mon 11 Dec 2023

    Acclaimed actress Lucy Lawless is set to unveil her directorial debut, Never Look Away, at the 40th edition of the Sundance Film Festival.