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Location: Auckland Are you a whizz across multiple digital platforms and programmes with a passion and curiosity for supporting creative industries? The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is looking for a Grants Administrator to join our...

Jane Campion on set of The Power of the Dog. Short film Lion Rock, by Prisca Bouchet and Nick Mayow, has been selected to compete in the prestigious Orizzonti Short Films section at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival (La Biennale di Venezia)....

A landmark moment for New Zealand storytelling on the global stage The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is proud to announce that Mārama, will have its world premiere at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) as part of the 2025...

He Kauahi Catalyst aims to support New Zealand filmmakers to progress their talents to the next stage and make exceptional narrative short films that will ignite the flame and be the catalyst for change in their career. Round 2 open: Monday 8...

Application Round dates: For strand 1 - budgets of up to $350,000  Open: Monday 14 July 2025. Close: Monday 11 August at 1PM Next round open Monday 9 March 2026. Close: Monday 13 April 2026 at 1PM. Strand 2: From Monday 14 July 2025 -...

Use the relevant form below to apply for a Final Certificate in respect of the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate for New Zealand Productions:​ Final Application Form - Criteria dated 31 August 2023 Final Application Form - Criteria...

These policies outline the procedures for NZFC Staff, Board and External Contractors disclosing and managing conflicts of interest

Last updated 11 July 2025 Introduction  The NZFC is a crown entity established under New Zealand law, pursuant to the New Zealand Film Commission Act 1978. Our statutory functions include:  encouraging and participating in the making...

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). While some...

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As a Crown Entity, the New Zealand Film Commission is committed to transparency of government and the principles of freedom and availability of information under the Official Information Act (OIA) 1982.  Accessing Official Information The OIA...

“In uncertain times, in an age of increased mediation and synthetic storytelling, we will lean into the human. The medium of filmmakers is film, but the medium of the film industry is people. The value of the work is created in its meeting with the human...

Official co-productions are film and television projects made in accordance with treaties or other formal agreements between New Zealand and other countries.  They are an increasingly attractive option for many producers. There are many...

This is the Film Commission's Statement of Performance Expectations for 2025-26.

This is the Film Commission's Statement of Performance Expectations for 2024-25.

Use this Expenditure Statement Template for the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate for International Productions.

The New Zealand Screen Production Rebate is a government-backed screen incentives scheme, first introduced on 1 April 2014. Eligible productions can access a 40% cash rebate on Qualifying New Zealand Production Expenditure. Criteria The...

Use this template to declare non-arm's length expenditure in New Zealand Screen Production Rebate applications.

Expenditure Statements are required with all New Zealand Screen Production Rebate applications.

The Film Commission offers a range of initiatives to support industry guilds and organisations working in the screen sector to develop talent and upskill practitioners. These funds support organisations to deliver impactful training and skills...

Download the NZSPR Criteria for New Zealand Productions dated 31 August 2023 here.

Minor updates have been made to the NZSPR Criteria for both New Zealand and International Productions, effective from 1 July 2025:   International Criteria   changes to the PDV Exception clause to make it easier for vendors to act as the...

Response to Official Information Act (OIA) request outlining questions around the NZFC’s international engagement, including the global trade mission and beyond. As an organisation, we welcome questions around our strategic direction, investment...

List of approved rebates for International Productions under the New Zealand government's screen incentives schemes. This list is updated on a quarterly basis.

List of approved rebates for New Zealand Productions under the government's screen incentives schemes. This list is updated on a quarterly basis.

The New Zealand Screen Production Rebate (NZSPR) is a government-back screen incentives scheme available to international and domestic productions (including Official Co-productions). The New Zealand Film Commission administers film and...