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Are you applying to the Film Commission for production finance? Read these guidelines carefully as they will help you deliver the strongest application possible. These guidelines should be read in conjunction with the New Zealand Film Commission...

Feature Film Production Investment supports the making of diverse New Zealand feature films that are original, exciting and culturally significant. What we fund Feature films – whether they are large, small, narrative, or documentary. Each year we...

Feature Film Post Production Investment helps exciting projects to get over the finishing line. What we fund Post production financing to help finish films for the big screen. This is in the form of equity investment up to $500,000 (although it is...

These guidelines will support you to apply for post production finance from the Film Commission. Read these guidelines carefully as they will help you deliver the strongest application possible. They should be read in conjunction with the NZFC Terms of...

5% Uplift for Eligible International Productions Effective from 1 November 2023 The redeveloped 5% Uplift includes a new points test. Supporting guidance, application forms and other supporting documents can be downloaded from the list at the...

The New Zealand Screen Production Rebate, originally named the New Zealand Screen Production Grant, is a Government-backed screen incentives scheme, first introduced on 1 April 2014. Eligible productions can access a 20% cash rebate on...

The New Zealand Screen Production Rebate, originally named the New Zealand Screen Production Grant, is a Government-backed screen incentives scheme, first introduced on 1 April 2014. Eligible productions can access a 40% cash rebate on Qualifying...

Productions intending to claim points in section F2 of the 5% Uplift Points Test can use this document to develop a marketing proposal for the New Zealand Film Commission to consider. 

Use this form to apply for a Final Certificate in respect of the 5% Uplift. (If you are not applying for the 5% Uplift, use this form instead.)

Use this form apply for a Provisional Certificate in respect of the 5% Uplift. (If you are not applying for the 5% Uplift, use this form instead.)

Use this form to register for the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate for International Productions.

Use this form to apply for a Provisional Certificate in respect of the New Zealand Screen Production Grant for International Productions. (If you are applying for a 5% Uplift Provisional Certificate, use this form instead.)

Use the relevant form below to apply for a Final Certificate in respect of the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate for International Productions: Final Application Form - Criteria dated 1 November 2023 Final Application Form...

Use this form to register for the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate for New Zealand Productions.

Use this form to apply for a Provisional Certificate in respect of the Additional Rebate. (Click here if you are not applying for the Additional Rebate.)

Use this form to apply for a Provisional Certificate in respect of the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate for New Zealand Productions. (Click here if you are applying for the Additional Rebate.)

Use this form to apply for a Final Certificate in respect of the Additional Rebate: (Click here if you are not applying for the Additional Rebate.)

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...

The Producer International Travel Fund supports producers to travel to international festivals and markets. Given very strong demand on the PITF structure in the 2023/24 financial year (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024), the fund’s annual allocation has been...

New Zealand offers a variety of sound stage, studio and warehouse options for shooting your next project. Both Auckland and Wellington have dedicated studio/soundstage spaces with offices, parking, backlot and workshops. There are a number of other...

The Film Commission regularly sends out newsletters about its activities.  An archive of these newsletters is kept here in case you may have missed one. Subscribe to our newsletter using the form below.

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.  Jack Be Nimble  -...

List of approved rebates for International Productions under the government's screen incentives schemes: Large Budget Screen Production Grant (LBSPG), New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG) for New Zealand Productions and New Zealand Screen...

List of approved rebates for New Zealand Productions under the government's screen incentives schemes: Screen Production Incentive Fund (SPIF), New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG) for New Zealand Productions and New Zealand Screen Production...

  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. These further changes require us to...

This guidance provides further information on the 5% Uplift Points Test. This guidance should be read alongside the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate Criteria for International Productions dated 1 November 2023.

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

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...

Use this template to prepare your Sustainablity Action Plan for 5% Uplift applications.

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.  1. Tell me a bit about yourself I'm...

The 5% Uplift now requires productions to submit a Sustainability Action Plan and report on their carbon emissions.   Productions can use the tools and resources developed by Greenlit and the Sustainable Production Alliance to draft these:...

Use this as a guide when preparing an Audience Engagement Plan for New Zealand Screen Production Rebate applications.