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Merata Mita’s documentary captures the mass civil disobedience that took place during the winter of 1981.

Now isolated by lack of numbers, time and distance, the remaining survivors form a tight-knit community which outsiders find impenetrable. Rewi's deceit forces him to become part of that community and his life is inextricably interwoven with those...

Punch is a contemporary film about love, loyalty and liberation. Jim is a seventeen-year old boxer in a small town. He is a golden boy, preparing for a fight that will elevate him to an early professional status. All bets are on his climb to success. But...

Details of the changes to the government-backed New Zealand Screen Production Rebate (NZSPR) were released today by Hīkina Whakatutuki Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage (MCH). The...

We are changing the look and name of our application portal.  The portal will be known as Tomo mai, a name which signals an invitation, and entrance point, to come in and access support for filmmakers. This is the first phase of a number of...

Departing COO Mladen Ivancic shares some of his highlights and memories from the past 30 years. 

Feature Film Production Investment   At the June 2023 Board Meeting, the NZFC Board approved conditional offers of funding to two new feature films.    The Rule of Jenny Pen (Feature Drama)  Logline: Confined to a...

Festival News  Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) will screen twelve New Zealand feature films and documentaries as part of their 2023 festival, including the New Zealand premiere of Bad Behaviour; and the 4K digital...

He putanga wai, he nohonga tangata, He nohonga tangata, he putanga kōrero Where there is nourishment, people will gather, when they gather, stories are generated. Te Rautaki Māori along with Ngā Aho Whakaari held two masterclass events in June and July...

Each May, the city of Cannes on the French Riviera (or Côte d’Azur) is transformed from a quiet Mediterranean seaside resort into the densest concentration of film industry activity on the planet. Over 200,000 people descend there every year to take part...

What is discovered in these stories is emotion that has been long repressed in pain, smothered in shame, or disregarded as insignificantly personal in the context of the international disaster of war. The film begins with a tale that is almost familiar,...

A contemporary story with a strong message, The Pā Boys, follows a fictional Wellington reggae band as they embark on a tour 'down north', from Wellington to Cape Reinga. Staring Fran Kora (from the band KORA) and Matariki Whatarau (Go Girls,...

We were thrilled to welcome Annie Murray as our new CEO at the NZFC last week. Although it was a busy week we managed to grab a few minutes of her time to ask her some questions about her background and what she is looking forward to. ...

Jane Campion brings to the screen the harrowing true-life story of Janet Frame, New Zealand’s most distinguished author.  The film follows Frame along her inspiring journey, from a poverty-stricken childhood to a misdiagnosis of schizophrenia...

Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) commends the New Zealand Government’s renewed commitment to the New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG).   The Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage, Carmel Sepuloni and Minister...

The NZFC was privileged to co-partner with Walt Disney Studios and Wētā Workshop to offer a ‘Keeping Things Practical’ Workshop on the 2nd of April in Wellington, this was made possible through the New Zealand Screen Production Grant – International....

Back in 2019, Taratoa Stappard had a short film showing at the Māoriland Film Festival.  During the event the NZFC Talent Development team ran a pitch competition. Taratoa won the competition and used the funds to develop his pitch into what...

He Kauahi Catalyst supports New Zealand filmmakers to progress their talents to the next stage and make exceptional, high end narrative short films that will ignite the flame and be the catalyst for change in their career. Three teams have been offered...

The Marché du Film (Cannes Film Market) kicks off on 16 May and runs through until 24 May.  The NZFC is engaging with 50+ New Zealanders confirmed to attend, of which 11 have been supported by our Producer International Travel Fund to progress...

Feature Film Production Investment  At the May 2023 Board Meeting, the NZFC Board approved a conditional offer of additional equity to one feature film.  Joika  Producers: Belindalee Hope, Tom Hern and Klaudia Smieja-Rostworowska...

Cian Elyse White (Te Arawa, Ngāti Pikiao/Ngāti Te Tākinga, Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Porou (Te Whānau a Ruataupare, Te Whānau o Hinetāpora), Ngāti Kahungunu ki te Wairoa, Tainui) has been selected as a Native Lab Fellow for the Sundance Institute’s 2023 Native...

This role will provide strategic and financial advice to the Leadership Team and the CEO.  You will oversee and be responsible for the annual budgeting process, financial management and performance reporting, long and short-term financial planning,...

Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) Chair, Alastair Carruthers, announced today that Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Mladen Ivancic will retire from the organisation on the 28th of July, 2023...

Among the Cinders is a ‘coming-of-age’ film adapted from the novel by Maurice Shadbolt. Director Rolf Haedrich, who’s made films in Germany since 1958, came to New Zealand to direct and also wrote the screenplay with veteran producer...

Production is set to commence in Aotearoa New Zealand on  family adventure comedy Bookworm, written by Toby Harvard (Come to Daddy, The Greasy Strangler) and directed by Ant Timpson (Come to Daddy). The film stars Elijah Wood (Lord of...

Tribeca Film Festival has today announced that New Zealand feature film Stylebender, by director Zoe McIntosh (Dark Tourist, The World in Your Window) will have its world premiere In Competition at the prestigious film festival in New York City in June...

Academy Award nominated director Taika Waititi gathered a talented crew to bring to audiences the bigger picture of life’s little moments. “Eagle vs Shark isn’t a romantic comedy rather a slightly dark, amusing tale with a little bit...

Six Teams Awarded Funding for Kōpere Hou - Fresh Shorts Six filmmaking teams have been selected for Kōpere Hou Fresh Shorts. Each team will receive development support, and a grant of $25,000 to make their short film. Kōpere Hou Fresh...

We are seeking an experienced, organised, and capable office administrator who thrives on creating a great team environment. To be successful in this role we are looking for someone with a minimum of 3 years proven office administration experience who...

Te Aupounamu Māori Screen Excellence Award has been established alongside Te Rautaki Māori o Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga, the New Zealand Film Commission’s Māori Strategy. The annual award is our way of recognising and celebrating members of the Māori...

 The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Taima Anne (Annie) Murray (Te Arawa) to the position of Chief Executive Officer for a five-year term.  NZFC Board Chair Alastair Carruthers, in making the...

Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is looking to engage an experienced Team Administrator for a fixed term period, initially for six (6) months.  This role is primarily responsible for coordinating and ensuring the smooth...

Feature Film Production Investment  At the March 2023 Board Meeting the NZFC Board approved conditional offers of funding totalling over $2.8M to two new feature films.  Moss & Freud (Feature Drama)  Logline: Over a period of nine...