Active Criteria for the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate (for International Productions) can be downloaded here.
There are three active Criteria for the International Rebate:
Applies to all productions starting Principal Photography or PDV Activity on or after 1 January 2026.
Applies to Live Action Productions that started Principal Photography on or after 1 November 2023, and PDV Productions that started PDV Activity on or after 31 August 2023.
Applies to Live Action Productions that started Principal Photography before 1 November 2023, and PDV Productions that started PDV Activity before 31 August 2023.
Applicants for the Production Rebate 5% Uplift should also refer to the Guidance Document. If you are unsure which Criteria applies to your production, please contact nzspr@nzfilm.co.nz