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The creative team behind Beyond the Edge has re-united to bring another story of enormous importance to New Zealanders, to the big screen. Production has commenced on 25 April, an animated docu/drama that retells the incredible Gallipolli story -...

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) has launched its new online on-demand platform, Films On Demand. New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) CEO, Dave Gibson, announced today the launch of the NZFC Films On Demand platform, an online streaming service...

New Zealand Film Commission Chief Executive Dave Gibson and Danish Film Institute Chief Executive Henrik Bo Nielsen signed the co-production agreement on 19 May at the Cannes Film Festival. The agreement has been announced here by Christopher Finlayson...

Production Funding May Board Meeting Atomic Falafel (arthouse – political satire) Proposed NZ – German – Israel co-production Producers: Matthew Metcalfe, Chilik Michaeli (Israel) and Andro Steinborn (Germany) Writer / Director: Dror Shaul Beyond...

Producer International Travel Assistance (PITA) Travel assistance is available for producers with feature film projects in advanced development to attend key international markets to advance the packaging and financing of these projects. Cannes Marché...

The 2014 Cannes Film Market wrapped up on 23 May, bringing to a close an incredibly busy and productive events schedule for the largest ever delegation of New Zealand producers to Cannes.  A brief wrap-up follows—more detailed information...

We are establishing an annual fund of $200,000 from 1 July 2014 to support New Zealand filmmakers working to develop feature films as official co-productions with China. Up to $50,000 will be available to defray intended actual and reasonable costs...

Queen’s Honour for NZFC Chair Patsy Reddy The New Zealand Film Commission wishes to congratulate Dame Patsy Reddy on her recognition in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Dame Patsy has been appointed a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of...

The New Zealand Film Commission wishes to congratulate Catherine Fitzgerald and Frank Stark on thier recognition in today's Queen's Honours. Producer Catherine Fitzgerald has a long list of filmmaking credits including The Orator, Turangawaewae/A Place...

The first documentary project supported by NZ On Air and the New Zealand Film Commission under the Joint Documentary Fund has gone into production, while funding for two more projects has just been finalised. The Joint Documentary Fund, established by...

Outstanding Conditional Offers for Production Funding Poi E Producers: Alexander Behse, Reikura Kahi and Te Arepa Kahi Writer/Director: Te Arepa Kahi (Offer made at May 2014 Board meeting) Atomic Falafel Proposed NZ/German/Israel co-production...

We’re keen to support the growth of a vibrant domestic production sector, one with feature production at a range of budget levels – from large-budget official co-productions through to innovative lower-budget films with realistic budgets and...

Māori action epic The Dead Lands will have its world premiere with a Special Presentation at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The prestigious festival annually launches several key international and North American films and is...

The Dark Horse and What We Do In The Shadows will screen in the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival – joining previously announced Māori action epic The Dead Lands. Written and directed by James Napier Robertson and produced by Tom Hern...

It is with much sadness that we acknowledge the death of Caterina De Nave on Sunday the 17th of August in Sydney. Caterina was a driving force in the New Zealand film and television industry and worked as a writer, director, producer, commissioner and...

Short Film Manager Whetu Fala recently visited Blackfella Films and the Indigenous Units of Screen Australia and ABC in Sydney as part of the ongoing work for the recently developed  He Ara – Māori & Pasifika Development fund. Sally Riley, ABC...

The New Zealand Film Commission and Film New Zealand are delighted to announce the upcoming Power Rangers series, Power Rangers Dino Charge, will be returning to shoot in Auckland later this year, and for the first time will be featuring a New Zealand...

Tēnā tātou katoa We are pleased to announce the 14 short films green-lit for the 2014 Fresh Shorts round. At $10,000: Dove Tailing Thomas Burton (director), Melinda Jackson (producer)Nathan learns the true meaning of ‘clean up...

A new collaboration between NZ On Air and the NZ Film Commission will produce three feature-length documentaries for cinema, television and online release. The two agencies launched Doc Connect earlier this year – as a way to encourage documentary-...

HanWay Film’s London-based specialist film division HanWay Select has been appointed to sell a collection of over 50 films that feature the best of New Zealand cinema. The New Zealand Film Commission films represent the most eclectic antipodean...

The New Zealand Film Commission Announces Major Support for China-New Zealand Screen CollaborationThe New Zealand Film Commission Announces Major Support for China-New Zealand Screen CollaborationChina-New Zealand Screen Collaboration...

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) Annual Report 2013/14, tabled in parliament today, outlines changes and developments that will set the scene for future cultural and economic success for the New Zealand screen industry. Releasing the report NZFC...

WORLD PREMIERES FOR THREE NEW ZEALAND FILMS AT SUNDANCE 2015 New Zealand co-production feature films, Turbo Kid and Slow West and short film A.D. 1363, The End of Chivalry will all have their world premiere at next year’s Sundance Film Festival,...

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Bates as International Relations Manager (Incentives). “We are delighted to have attracted someone with Catherine’s international marketing and brand development...

New Zealand films were in the spotlight over the weekend with The Dark Horse, Slow West and Turbo Kid all making a splash at international festivals. The Dark Horse beat 159 other films to win the Audience Award at the prestigious International Film...

Tusi Tamasese was recently announced as the recipient of the first Directors & Editors Guild of New Zealand (DEGNZ) International Director Mentorship. Tamasese will be matched with an international film director as a mentor to help guide his career...

A suburban picture palace on the brink of extinction, strangers dancing in the dark, a ‘headcase’ turned world leader, a woman who talks to animals, a freestyling busker and a kiwi pro wrestler - these are some of the characters Kiwis will be...

Kia hiwa ra! Kia hiwa ra! Kia hiwa rā ki tēnēi tuku, kia hiwa rā ki tērā tuku, kia tū kia mātara! Congratulations to the team selected to receive funding from the second round of the He Ara development scheme: Multinesia - $50,000 Multinesia...

New Zealand feature film, Deathgasm will have its world premiere in the Midnighter’s section of the 2015 South By Southwest Festival.  Canadian-New Zealand co-production, Turbo Kid, which premiered at Sundance in January, will also screen in...

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND: Vista Group (VGL) is pleased to announce the launch of the Vista Foundation and its inaugural programme, the Vista Film Marketing Programme, in partnership with the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC). The Vista Foundation’s aim is...

For the first time, newly digitised versions of New Zealand features, The Quiet Earth and The End of the Golden Weather, will be screened in select commercial cinemas across New Zealand.  The season kicks off with special presentations in Auckland...

At events in Wellington and in Auckland this week, the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) announced an annual scholarship programme for women.  Suggested by acclaimed New Zealand screenwriter, producer and director, Jane Campion, the programme will...

Five New Zealand Films to Screen at the Beijing International Film Festival New Zealand films will be in the spotlight at the Beijing International Film Festival with What We Do In the Shadows, Housebound, Slow West, Mt. Zion and Giselle selected to...

THE PATRIARCH (working title), directed by Lee Tamahori, finished filming on Friday May 22 after a successful 35 day shoot across 12 Auckland locations. The film is based on Whale Rider author Witi Ihimaera's novel, Bulibasha. Set in 1950’s and 1960’s...

Stan Walker and Rhys Darby to join Taika Waititi's  HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE  Multi platinum selling recording artist Stan Walker and international funnyman Rhys Darby have been announced today as supporting cast in Taika Waititi’s...

Embassy seige action thriller 6 Days starts shooting in New Zealand. 6 DAYS, an action thriller directed by Toa Fraser (The Dead Lands, Dean Spanley) and produced by Matthew Metcalfe (The Dead Lands, Beyond The Edge, Dean Spanley) starts principal...