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The New Zealand Film Commission collaborates with the New Zealand Writers’ Guild (NZWG) for early script development under the name Seed Funding. Seed Grants offer an opportunity for writers to create feature film scripts. Seed Grants provide money...

Screening a short film at a major international festival creates profile for a filmmaker and helps to build international exposure.  The relationship between international festivals and short films delivers different rewards and operates under...

You will be able to apply for funding from the New Zealand Film Commission if you are a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or a business registered in New Zealand. Read before applying For most funds, you apply online via the NZFC's funding portal...

Got a great story that would make a fantastic movie, but you don't know where to start? The Film Commission can assist you with developing your film project and help that story make the screen. The first step of developing a film project is...

Do you need some help to become a better filmmaker? The Film Commission assists talented industry professionals to develop their careers. Our Talent Development team focus on finding, fostering, connecting and progressing New Zealand screen...

We invest in feature films for the big screen that entertain audiences and are recognised and celebrated all over the world.  Our investment in film develops careers and attracts international business to help drive our economy. We...

With fantasy worlds loved by millions of fans, our stunning and easy-to-access locations also “double as” US, UK, Asian and European settings. You don’t have to travel far for diverse looks and with seasons opposite to the Northern Hemisphere, you can...

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...

We are delighted to welcome Aimee McCammon and Jon Kroll to our Board. Their expertise and passion will undoubtedly bring valuable perspectives to our team, and we look forward to collaborating with them in the exciting work ahead. At the same time...

Looking for the perfect way to relax, entertain the whānau, or revisit iconic Kiwi films this summer? Dive into the refreshed NZ Film OnDemand, where you can explore the best of New Zealand’s cinematic storytelling and support local filmmakers while...

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new podcast, Lights, Camera, Kōrero, where we bring you behind-the-scenes insights and in-depth conversations about the future of New Zealand’s screen industry.  In our debut episode, journalist and...

Tēnā tātou e te hāpori kiriata, to the filmmaking community.  Thank you! For your patience and for the energy many of you have given to help us work through some of our processes to create stronger relationships, simpler systems - and ultimately...

The New Zealand Film Commission welcomed the opportunity to provide feedback during the consultation period for Amplify: A Creative and Cultural Strategy for New Zealand. The draft strategy outlines how the government will prioritise support for our...

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is pleased to share highlights from the 2023/24 year, a period marked by significant change and progress. Detailed in the NZFC’s Annual Report, this year’s achievements position the Crown entity to introduce...

The New Zealand Film Commission has recently been through change to both our strategy and our structure. We are looking for an Investment and Development Executive (Executive) to join our Auckland based team to administer development and production...

All the New Zealand Film Commission's social media channels are monitored regularly by New Zealand Film Commission staff. While we are supportive of engagement between users and free speech discussions, we reserve the right to remove or delete anything...

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is pleased to share highlights from the 2023/24 year, a period marked by significant change and progress. Detailed in the NZFC’s Annual Report, this year’s achievements position the Crown entity to introduce...

The NZFC in partnership with SPADA were pleased to support Carthew Neal and David White to attend the Entrepreneurial Producing for the Creative Industries course held at the National Film & Television School, United Kingdom. The course covered...

Take our survey here! As part of our ongoing commitment to He Ara Whakaurunga Kanorau | Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is proud to announce the launch of a survey aimed at capturing insights from across the...

New Zealand is a hothouse of creativity, talent and experience. Some of the largest and most impressive films of the past two decades are a result of collaborations with New Zealanders. Multiple Emmy and Academy Award®- winners call New Zealand home and...

  Get in touch with our filming experts. We are here to help. Contacts below.  Aspiring filmmakers and short films: industrysupport@nzfilm.co.nz Development and production funding: development@nzfilm.co.nz Film festival and film sales...

The Board meets five times a year to set policy and budgets, monitor progress and consider applications for feature film financing. 

NZFC is proud to announce that Māoriland Indigenous Co-Lab and A Wave In The Ocean - 2 Deep Dive are to receive funding from the newly established Industry Led Talent Development Fund. Proposals were submitted through the RFP process requesting a...

The NZFC is delighted at today’s announcement from Arts Minister Paul Goldsmith that Graeme Mason has been appointed as the new Chair of the NZFC Board.  Minister Goldsmith was quoted as saying: “Graeme brings a wealth of leadership skills as...

Tomo Mai (The NZFC Application Portal) is open as at 1 August for Feature Film Production Investment (FFPI), Advanced Development (ADF) and International Co-Development Fund (ICF) funding applications. The corresponding guidelines have been updated to...

NZFC has today announced the appointment of Esther Cahill-Chiaroni to the role of Development Lead and Morgan Waru (Ngāti Porou) to the role of Exec – Development and Investment. Esther was Executive Director at Script to Screen for 8 years where she co...

Following Minister Goldsmith’s announcement on 2 July 2024, a minor change has been made to the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate Criteria for New Zealand Productions. Effective from 1 July 2024, scripted series with minimum Qualifying New Zealand...

Image description:  A head and shoulders image of Jared Flitcroft, wearing a dark grey top in front of a white background. We caught up with Jared Flitcroft to discuss his hopes for the future of deaf, disabled and neurodivergent...

Looking at how we have funded films on their journey to production helps you to see how films get funded and the various ways we support filmmakers.  More recent, more detail Our records date back to 1988/89 and reflect information published...

At the June meeting, the NZFC Board made a conditional offer of equity investment to one film, an additional offer to another, and a non-recoupable grant to another.   Caterpillar (Feature Drama) - Up to $1,707,602  Logline: When...

The New Zealand Film Commission is saddened to learn of the death of Hollywood producer Jon Landau, who died on Saturday 6 July NZT. “We are really feeling the loss of this remarkable and generous man. Jon’s role in further lifting New Zealand to...

NZFC has today announced the appointment of Ainsley Gardiner (MNZM) to the role of Head of Funding. Ainsley is of Ngāti Awa, Te Whānau-a-Apanui, Ngāti Pikiao and Te Whakatōhea tribal descent. Ainsley is a seasoned producer and director of more than two...

Location: Wellington The New Zealand Film Commission has recently been through change to both our strategy and our structure. We are looking for a Co-Production and Incentives Executive to join our established Wellington-based team. The focus of...

Frequently asked questions are available to assist applicants with interpreting the Rebate criteria and application process. We encourage NZSPR applicants to review these documents regularly as they are updated from time to time. New versions have just...

TRAILER RELEASED FOR LOCAL & SXSW AWARD WINNING FILM WE WERE DANGEROUS STARRING ERANA JAMES AND RIMA TE WIATA CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TRAILER CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE POSTER AUCKLAND, NZ (Wednesday 12 June) The...