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NZFC Spotlight - Felicity Hamill
NewsIssue date: 13 May 2024To celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day we caught up for a kōrero with Felicity Hamill to discuss her role as an Access Coordinator and her hopes for the future of deaf, disabled and neurodivergent communities in the screen industry....
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International Co-Development Fund
Funding InformationThe International Co-Development Fund (ICF) supports New Zealand producers who are working with an overseas partner on developing feature films. What we fund It is anticipated that projects applying to the International Co-Development Fund...
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LOTR Announcement
NewsIssue date: 10 May 2024The NZFC is delighted at Warner Brothers' announcement today that the studio is in early development of two prequels to The Lord of the Rings films. Reportedly the films are to be helmed by director and actor Andy Serkis and have the full support of Sir...
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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 New Structure
NewsIssue date: 8 May 2024NZFC has now finalised decisions on its new structure, to commence 1 July. The final structure has 28 positions disestablished and 15 new roles established, therefore a net reduction of 13 positions. Seven of the disestablished positions were vacant...
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Producer International Travel Fund
Funding InformationThe 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...
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Feature Film Production Investment
Funding InformationFeature 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...
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Feature Film Post Production Investment
Funding InformationFeature 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...
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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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Documentary Development Fund
Funding InformationThe Documentary Development Fund (DDF) supports the development of documentary films that have the potential to become compelling cinematic releases. What we fund Early and advanced development of feature-length documentaries suitable for a theatrical...
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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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Industry Development Funding
Funding InformationThe 2024/25 Industry Development Fund combines the previous Strategic training Fund and the NZFC administered On-the-Job Development programme for internships, mentorships, attachments and professional placements. It has a focus on devolving support to...
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Industry Organisation Core Funding
Funding InformationTe Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) provides core operational funding for New Zealand screen guilds and industry organisations. This funding helps support these organisations to build networks, develop capacity and deliver a wide...
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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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Early Development Fund
Funding InformationThe Early Development Fund supports the development of scripts, that have the potential to make great New Zealand feature films. What we fund The early development of feature film scripts. Grant up to $25,000 per application Up to a total...
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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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Te Puna Kairangi Premium Productions for International Audiences - Premium Contingency Fund
Funding InformationThe Premium Contingency Fund is a special purpose discretionary fund that has been established to respond to unforeseen challenges to Premium Productions. The Fund will support Premium Productions in unexpected circumstances and to avoid abandonment,...
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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...