We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new podcast, Lights, Camera, Kōrero, where we bring you behind-the-scenes insights and in-depth conversations about the future of New Zealand’s screen industry.
The New Zealand Film Commission welcomed the opportunity to provide feedback during the consultation period for Amplify: A Creative and Cultural Strategy for New Zealand.
NZFC is proud to announce that Māoriland Indigenous Co-Lab and A Wave In The Ocean - 2 Deep Dive are to receive funding from the newly established Industry Led Talent Development Fund.
The NZFC is delighted at today’s announcement from Arts Minister Paul Goldsmith that Graeme Mason has been appointed as the new Chair of the NZFC Board.
Tomo Mai (The NZFC Application Portal) is open as at 1 August for Feature Film Production Investment (FFPI), Advanced Development (ADF) and International Co-Development Fund (ICF) funding applications.
NZFC has today announced the appointment of Esther Cahill-Chiaroni to the role of Development Lead and Morgan Waru (Ngāti Porou) to the role of Exec – Development and Investment.
Following Minister Goldsmith’s announcement on 2 July 2024, a minor change has been made to the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate Criteria for New Zealand
At the June meeting, the NZFC Board made a conditional offer of equity investment to one film, an additional offer to another, and a non-recoupable grant to another.
NZFC has today announced the appointment of Ainsley Gardiner (MNZM) to the role of Head of Funding. Ainsley is of Ngāti Awa, Te Whānau-a-Apanui, Ngāti Pikiao and Te Whakatōhea tribal descent.
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.
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)
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.
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
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.
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.
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