Search

The Rialto Channel NZ Film Awards (nicknamed Moas) were presented on Saturday 18 February in a glittering yet irreverent ceremony at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds. At times it was a roller-coaster of emotions for nominees as popular favourites cemented...

Seven films have been offered funding in the June Fresh Shorts round, four at the $10,000 level, and three at the $30,000. This is the first round of Fresh Shorts Funding in which the shortlisted teams were required to attend a three-day residential...

Following is a transcript of NZFC CEO Dave Gibson's 25 September presentation at the 2016 Big Screen Symposium. Today I want to talk about and pose some questions around In amongst this I want to talk about some things we are doing...

Poi E will debut as part of the NZ International Film Festival. It's a song turned into a movie and the world premiere of Poi E: The Story of Our Song will open the NZ International Film Festival on July 14 in Auckland. The documentary about the ...

Following is a transcript of NZFC CEO Dave Gibson's presentation to industry in Auckland on 26 April 2016. Approximately 12 months ago we launched the NZFC gender policy as part of developing a wider diversity policy. I don’t think we need to spend any...

New Zealand films will be in the spotlight at the Guangzhou International Documentary Film Festival (GZDOC) which runs 7-10 December. Five documentaries directed by New Zealand women will be showcased at the festival which hosts screenings in both...

Now in its fourth week of release, Tammy Davis' feature film Born to Dance has taken one million dollars at the New Zealand box office and remains in the top ten chart of films currently in theatrical release. Written by Steve Barr, Casey Whelan and...

Three New Zealand films have been included in the programme of the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival (TiFF).  Tammy Davis’ Born To Dance and Leanne Pooley’s 25 April will have their World Premieres at...

For the first time in twenty years, two New Zealand films are included in the programme for the Venice Film Festival announced today. Jake Mahaffy’s Free In Deed will screen in the Orizzonti Section of the festival and Pietra Brettkelly’s...

For Anzac Day and to remember those who gave their lives for our country, we're sharing some films about New Zealanders and their unique experiences of war on our VOD site, New Zealand Film on Demand. There are two features and two short films. War...

POI E: THE STORY BEHIND OUR SONG is now shooting in Auckland and Patea, Taranaki, the home of origin for the iconic New Zealand anthem. Written and directed by Tearepa Kahi (Mt Zion) and starring Maaka Pohatu (The Modern Māori Quartet, Two Little Boys)...

Following is NZFC CEO Dave Gibson's speech delivered on Sunday 28 September 2014 at the Big Screen Symposium in Auckland. Challenges and Changes:  The challenges facing the film industry today and introducing changes the NZFC is planning Earlier...

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 three teams selected to receive funding from the inaugural He Ara development scheme: Blacklands - $50,000 Blacklands...

Producer Desray Armstrong is this year’s recipient of Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission’s Te Aupounamu  Māori Screen Excellence Award.   Awarded by nominations from their peers,...

With its diverse landscape and being home to a talented group of filmmakers and storytellers, Rotorua is today celebrating its role as the lead location in Kiwi film Cousins. The film releases in nationwide cinemas today, following the world premiere in...

Gaysorn Thavat’s debut feature, The Justice of Bunny King, will have its World Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in the Viewpoints section where it will compete for the Nora Ephron Award for Best Female Filmmaker, and for the Best New Narrative...

Epic Games today announced the return of the Unreal Engine Short Film Challenge in Australia and New Zealand, providing the opportunity for rising animators to have their work seen by some of the industry’s top experts. Following the success of the...

Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga I The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) says Dame Jane Campion’s Oscar success will ultimately benefit all of Aotearoa New Zealand. Dame Jane has picked up the Academy Award for Best Director for The Power of the Dog ...

Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga I The New Zealand Film Commission congratulates Dame Jane Campion on the latest award recognition for The Power of the Dog. The BAFTA Awards announced this morning named The Power of the Dog Best Film and awarded Campion the Best...

We initially aimed for Tomo mai (the new NZFC portal) to go live on 23 February, however, some key functions have not yet been delivered and because of this we are postponing the go live date. This date is yet to be determined but we will reach out to...

Six filmmaking teams have been selected for Kōpere Hou Fresh Shorts and each will receive project development and a grant of $15,000 to make their short film. The final six were selected from 112 applications received. 18 teams were shortlisted and...

It is with much sadness that Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) acknowledges the death of producer Vincent Burke on 17 February in Wellington. Vincent began his film industry career as a policy advisor for the NZFC, a role which...

Following critical acclaim at Berlin and Toronto International Film Festivals, and most recently at the New Zealand International Film Festival, Night Raiders has today released a local trailer ahead of its nationwide general release on Thursday 24 ...

Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga I The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) says New Zealanders can stand proud today with the announcement Dame Jane Campion’s feature film The Power of the Dog has received 12 Oscar nominations.  The film has been nominated...

Transmission Films in association with Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga the New Zealand Film Commission NZFC are proud to release the trailer for the highly anticipated local feature film Whina which will have its nationwide cinema release on 23 June, 2022,...

Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga - New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) has welcomed the Government’s $121 million support package for the arts sector announced this morning. Included in the package is a further $15 million for the Screen Production Recovery Fund...

Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission is saddened to hear of the passing of actor Pete Smith (Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri) on 29 January. Smith made his acting debut in Geoff Murphy’s classic science-fiction film, The Quiet Earth, as Api, one of...

Temporary provisions were added to the NZSPG Criteria for New Zealand Productions in July 2020 to allow Panel discretion in certain areas of the criteria which were identified as being more challenging to meet in a COVID environment. These provisions...

Catalyst He Kauahi 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...

Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi – The Premium Development Fund is jointly managed by Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga- New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC), Te Māngai Pāho and Irirangi Te Motu - NZ on Air.  The seven successful projects include one feature...

Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga The New Zealand Film Commission, has welcomed the government’s continued commitment to the film and television industry. The Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage, Carmel Sepuloni and Minister of Economic and Regional...

On Wednesday 8 December a webinar about the final round of Te Puna Kairangi Premium Fund was held. Speakers included co-heads of Te Puna Kairangi Premium Fund, Kay Ellmers and Polly Fryer, and NZ On Air CEO Cameron Harland. The final...

The NZFC is currently experiencing an issue with its phone lines at the Wellington office. The 0800 number has been restored, but the  main phone number is still not functioning.  If you need to call someone at the Wellington office,...

You will find all the information about the NZFC's COVID-19 response here: COVID-19 Response

Two New Zealand projects, short film Breathe and augmented reality installation ATUA, will be viewed for the first time at next year’s Sundance Film Festival. Funded through Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga’s New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC)...

A documentary series about the disappearance of six people in a small surf town and the true story of a 70-year-old diesel mechanic who cracked a drug operation are just two of four incredible projects that will share in over $11.5m of funding being...