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Industry Led Talent Development Fund Announcement
NewsIssue date: 2 May 2024Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga NZ Film Commission Request for Proposals for: NZFC Industry Led Talent Development Fund This is an exciting new fund of $1.2m per annum for industry led talent development initiatives, with a funding cap of $600,000 per...
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NZFC Spotlight - Garth Maxwell
NewsIssue date: 16 Apr 2024Garth 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 -...
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NZFC Update on Proposed Organisational Changes
NewsIssue date: 17 Apr 2024Through 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...
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NZFC Spotlight - Loren Taylor
NewsIssue date: 9 Apr 2024NZFC 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...
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Trailer Revealed for Historical Aotearoa Epic Ka Whawhai Tonu - Struggle Without End
NewsIssue date: 2 Apr 2024Transmission Films in association with Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) are delighted to reveal today the trailer for Ka Whawhai Tonu - Struggle Without End, the historical story of the battle of O-Rākau told for...
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We Were Dangerous Wins Big at SXSW
NewsIssue date: 18 Mar 2024IMAGE: Producer Morgan Waru, Director Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu and writer Maddie Dai. Kiwi film We Were Dangerous directed by Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu has won big at SXSW, with the film awarded the Special Jury Award for Filmmaking in...
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The Convert, An historical epic from acclaimed director Lee Tamahori, releases in New Zealand cinemas this week
NewsIssue date: 12 Mar 2024TIOREORE NGATAI-MELBOURNE AS RANGIMAI AND GUY PEARCE AS THOMAS MUNRO Kismet in association with Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) and Mister Smith Entertainment are proud to release The Convert in cinemas...
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New Zealand Film Commission Statement: Jacinda Ardern Documentary
NewsIssue date: 11 Mar 2024A feature documentary project focussed on Jacinda Ardern has been in development for several years. In early 2023, funding of $5,000 was awarded including the Producer International Travel Fund and Boost business development funding. In February 2024,...
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New Zealand Film Commission commences consultation on proposed organisational changes
NewsIssue date: 29 Feb 2024NEW ZEALAND FILM COMMISSION COMMENCES CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED ORGANISATIONAL CHANGES The New Zealand Film Commission has started consultation with employees on a proposal for changes to its organisational structure. “Over recent months we have...
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Full Length Trailer for ‘The Mountain’ Released
NewsIssue date: 8 Feb 2024The full length feature trailer for Rachel House’s (Ngāti Mutunga, Te Atiawa, Kāi Tahu) directorial debut, The Mountain has been released today ahead of the film’s nationwide release on 28th March. Following on from a previously...
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NZFC Spotlight - Pamela Harvey-White
NewsIssue date: 7 Feb 2024When did you first become aware of filmmaking? In High School - I had a class on filmmaking and I was hooked! What was your first dabble in creating something film related? High School - we studied and made a film....
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Draft Four Year NZFC Strategy
NewsIssue date: 2 Feb 2024Kia ora, We are pleased to share our Draft Four Year Strategy. We are very keen to hear your thoughts and encourage feedback from all interested parties and stakeholders. Please note this strategic thinking will form the basis of the Statement of...
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11 Nominations for Night Raiders at Canadian Screen Awards
NewsIssue date: 21 Feb 2022Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission congratulates writer-director Danis Goulet, producers Tara Woodbury, Paul Barkin, Ainsley Gardiner and Georgina Conder, co-producer Chelsea Winstanley and executive producers Taika Waititi, Lisa Meeches...
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Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu Debut Feature to World Premiere at SXSW
NewsIssue date: 11 Jan 2024Directed by Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa) and written by Maddie Dai with additional writing by Stewart-Te Whiu, We Were Dangerous, will have its world premiere in Austin, Texas at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival in March...
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Meri Kirihimete and Happy Holidays
NewsIssue date: 21 Dec 2023Our offices will be closed from 5pm – Thursday 21 December 2023 until 9am – Monday 8 January 2024 Ngā mihi ki a koutou katoa The NZFC Team
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NZFC Spotlight - Robin Murphy
NewsIssue date: 12 Dec 2023The last few years have been busy for filmmaker Robin Murphy. She produced feature films Punch and Lowdown Dirty Criminals and managed locations for TV series’ After the Party, The Gone, Sweet Tooth and One of Us Is Lying. What is it...
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Lucy Lawless’ Debut Feature Never Look Away to Premiere at Sundance
NewsIssue date: 11 Dec 2023Acclaimed actress Lucy Lawless is set to unveil her directorial debut, Never Look Away, at the 40th edition of the Sundance Film Festival. The film will make its world premiere in the World Cinema Documentary Competition section of the Festival....
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NZFC Spotlight - Hamish Bennett
NewsIssue date: 28 Nov 2023Spotlight caught up for a kōrero with Uproar and Bellbird writer/director Hamish Bennett about his mahi and pathway into making feature films. Ko Hamish Bennett tōku ingoa (Te Arawa, Patuharakeke, Kāi Tahu). I'm married to Jody and we have...
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New Zealand Feature Film Head South to World Premiere at Rotterdam International Film Festival Opening Night
NewsIssue date: 22 Nov 2023New Zealand filmmaker Jonathan Ogilvie’s semi-autobiographical music drama Head South, featuring Ed Oxenbould, Márton Csókás, singer-songwriter Stella Bennett (Benee), and Roxie Mohebbi will open the 53rd edition of the International Film Festival...
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Team Coordinator (Fixed Term)
NewsIssue date: 24 Nov 2023We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and customer centric person to join our team as our Team Coordinator. This role will manage all office administration tasks for the Wellington office and provide administrative...
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Trailer Launched for The Convert, An Historical Epic From Acclaimed Director Lee Tamahori
NewsIssue date: 23 Nov 2023Kismet in association with Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) and Mister Smith Entertainment are proud to release the trailer for THE CONVERT, which will be releasing in Aotearoa New Zealand in 2024. Following Once...
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New Zealand Feature Film a Big Winner at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
NewsIssue date: 22 Nov 2023Loren Taylor’s darkly comic debut feature THE MOON IS UPSIDE DOWN was awarded Best First Feature at the closing ceremony of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival this weekend after sell-out screenings at the highly regarded A-List festival in Estonia....
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Production Completed On Rachel House’s Debut Feature The Mountain
NewsIssue date: 16 May 2023Production has wrapped on Piki Films (JoJo Rabbit, Hunt for the Wilderpeople) and Sandy Lane Productions (Bad Behaviour, Juniper) feature The Mountain. The film marks acclaimed Aotearoa New Zealand actor Rachel House’s (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Mutunga)...
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October Funding Decisions
NewsIssue date: 15 Nov 2023Feature Film Production Investment At the October 2023 Board Meeting, the NZFC Board approved conditional offers of funding to three new feature films. The Gate (Documentary) Logline: Hidden away from the mainstream, New Zealand is at the forefront of...
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Production Underway for NZ Film Based on the Pike River Mine Tragedy
NewsIssue date: 2 Nov 2023Production on a new local feature film based on the Pike River mine tragedy of 2010 has commenced in Māwhera, Greymouth. Directed by Rob Sarkies (Out of the Blue, Consent: The Louise Nicholas Story, Scarfies), and working in close collaboration with...
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Production Set to Commence for New Kiwi Film The Rule of Jenny Pen
NewsIssue date: 3 Nov 2023Shooting is set to commence in the Taupō region for a new local feature film The Rule of Jenny Pen starring Emmy, Tony and Golden Globe award winning actor John Lithgow (The Crown, Dexter, 3rd Rock from the Sun), Academy, Emmy and Tony award winning...
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Job vacancy: Systems Support Analyst – SharePoint and M365
NewsIssue date: 19 Oct 2023The New Zealand Film Commission supports the development of high impact, authentic and culturally significant films for Aotearoa New Zealand; we work to sustain and strengthen economic growth for our thriving film industry; we support the development of...
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COI Management Plan
NewsIssue date: 12 Oct 2023Following the appointment of Alastair Carruthers as Chair of TVNZ, the NZFC Board has worked with MCH and Treasury to prepare a comprehensive conflict management plan to ensure that any potential or perceived conflicts arising from Alastair’s dual roles...
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Listening to the Industry
NewsIssue date: 12 Oct 2023We are happy to announce that Dana Youngman has joined the NZFC for a few months as a Change Manager. Her mission is to help us improve our funding systems and processes and to listen to and maximise our relationships with creatives. Dana is an...
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NZFC and Tourism NZ partner with MAX on Our Flag Means Death S2
NewsIssue date: 3 Oct 2023The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) and Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) partnered with Max on the upcoming second season of the original comedy series Our Flag Means Death as part of the New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG) 5% Uplift....
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Job Vacancy: Legal and Business Affairs Manager
NewsIssue date: 11 Oct 2023Not your average LEGAL AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS MANAGER High Profile Role in an Exciting Industry The New Zealand Film Commission supports the development of high impact, authentic and culturally significant films for Aotearoa New Zealand; we...
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The He Ara Development Fund is Open
NewsIssue date: 10 Oct 2023There is up to $50,000 available per application for established Māori and Pacific Island filmmakers with the aim of supporting business and slate development. Project formats can include: Feature film narrative or documentary projects including...
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Feature Film Tinā Goes Into Production
NewsIssue date: 4 Oct 2023Production on Kiwi feature film Tinā, marking the feature film directorial debut of Miki Magasiva and The Brown Factory, is currently underway in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. Tinā is an inspiring and heartwarming drama that follows the story of...
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NZFC Spotlight - MIFF 37ºSouth Market
NewsIssue date: 1 Sep 2023Image above: NZFC Kaiwhakawhanake Hinonga | Māori Development Executive, Kathryn Graham, and producers, Desray Armstrong, Alix Whittaker, Morgan Leigh Stewart and Rachel Fawcett. What is MIFF 37ºSouth? MIFF 37ºSouth is a film market, attached to...
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August Funding Decisions
NewsIssue date: 4 Sep 2023Recent Production Funding Decisions Feature Film Production Investment At the August 2023 Board Meeting, the NZFC Board approved conditional offers of funding to one new feature film and additional equity to one feature film. ...
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Festival News
NewsIssue date: 5 Sep 2023Festival News: Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF2023) Image: Monro (Guy Pearce) The Convert 2023. Photo Kirsty Griffin The Convert, directed by Lee Tamahori, co-written by Shane Danielsen and Tamahori, produced by...