Resource archive

The Feature Film Finishing Grant helps independent filmmakers to finish their films so they are ready to be seen by cinema audiences.

Read these helpful guidelines before applying for a Feature Film Finishing Grant. 

This directory provides details of companies interested in the distribution of independent film in New Zealand. It also includes titles they have recently distributed here. 

Partnering for Success will tell you more about China-New Zealand screen collaboration.

In both English and Chinese.

These guidelines provide information for both early and advanced development. Read these guidelines carefully as they will help you deliver the strongest application possible.

This information sheet answers some frequently asked questions around distribution deals, film distribution grants and sales agents.

If you have further questions please contact our marketing team.

This is an example of a General Ledger for those applying for a New Zealand Screen Production Grant NZSPG - New Zealand. 

Are you applying for final approval as an official co-production or final New Zealand film certification? Use this application form. 

Boost aims to grow the slates of active producers and enable successful screen businesses to build a feature film slate and move quickly into production. 

FAQs (frequently asked questions) about the New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG) - New Zealand under the 1 July 2017 criteria.

Are you applying for a Feature Film Finishing Grant? Use this form and checklist.

To help producers reduce the risk of piracy, we have developed guidelines that must be implemented in the post production of a feature film funded by the Film Commission.  

Partnering for Success will tell you more about China-New Zealand screen collaboration.

In Chinese 

These guidelines provide information for filmmakers developing a feature documentary. Read these guidelines carefully as they will help you deliver the strongest application possible.

Film Commission development financing is provided as a grant. This Development Grant Agreement information sheet outlines what you need to know if your application for development financing has been successful.

Here are the criteria for productions applying for the New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG) - International 1 July 2017. 

The Film Commission encourages private investment being made available to New Zealand productions. This information sheet outlines the terms of private investment that we find acceptable.

A list of grants approved for the Large Budget Screen Production Grant (LBSPG) and New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG) for International Productions.

A list of grants approved for the Screen Production Incentive Fund (SPIF) and New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG) for New Zealand Productions.

A template for creating your recoupment schedule

This is the template to use when detailing non-arm's length expenditure for the NZSPG. 

The following five levels have been created to help clarify eligibility for NZFC talent development support. When applying for funding talent will need to provide a link to verify where they feel they sit on the career pathway.

Guidelines for applying for Raupapa Whakaari: Drama to the World

Guidelines for the expression of interest  - New Zealand producer for Ngā Pouwhenua Joint Indigenous initiative.

A budget template to use when applying for Catalyst He Kauahi or Fresh Shorts funding.

A schedule template to use when applying for Catalyst He Kauahi or Fresh Shorts funding.

These are the guidelines for the International Co-Development Fund. 

This form is an example of a transaction checklist that can be used for the financial closing of a film that the NZFC invests in. Please note that some items included here may not be relevant to your film, and that additional items may be required.

The criteria for the NZSPG International with the 2019 updates.

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) engages a range of local and international individuals who have various specialisations across the areas of development, finance, production and/or film licencing of screen content (External Assessors)

Some frequently asked questions about BOOST and BOOST UP funding.

This COVID-19 Policy applies in addition to the NZFC’s Terms of Trade and varies both the Terms of Trade and funding Guidelines.

Augusto awarded amount: $75,000