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Trailer Released for Indigenous Sci-fi Thriller Night Raiders
NewsIssue date: 17 Feb 2022Following 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 ...
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Hunga Taunaki ā Rorohiko - Online Mentorship Programme Deadline
EventThe deadline for Hunga Taunaki ā Rorohiko - Online Mentorship Programme is 1pm.
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Oscar Nominations a Big Win for New Zealand
NewsIssue date: 9 Feb 2022Te 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...
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Trailer Unveiled for Blockbuster New Zealand Film Whina
NewsIssue date: 5 Feb 2022Transmission 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,...
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Support Package for Arts Sector
NewsIssue date: 2 Feb 2022Te 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...
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Vale Pete Smith
NewsIssue date: 31 Jan 2022Te 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...
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Hunga Taunaki ā Rorohiko - Online Mentorship Programme Decision Date
EventDecisions for Hunga Taunaki ā Rorohiko - Online Mentorship Programme wil be made by 5pm on Friday 4 March 2022.
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Update to NZSPG Temporary COVID 19 Provisions
NewsIssue date: 22 Dec 2021Temporary 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...
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Catalyst Funding Announcement
NewsIssue date: 21 Dec 2021Catalyst 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...
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Seven Screen Projects Offered $500,000 from Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi – The Premium Development Fund
NewsIssue date: 21 Dec 2021Ara 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...
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Government's Commitment to Film & TV Industry Welcomed
NewsIssue date: 9 Dec 2021Te 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...
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February Board Meeting (Strategy Day)
EventThe February 2022 Board Meeting is a strategy day only. There is no Production Financing round associated with this meeting.
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NZFC Webinar 8 December 2021- Te Puna Kairangi Premium Productions Fund: Final Round
NewsIssue date: 13 Dec 2021On 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...
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NZFC Phone Lines Down
NewsIssue date: 16 Nov 2021The 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,...
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COVID-19 Response
NewsIssue date: 18 Aug 2021You will find all the information about the NZFC's COVID-19 response here: COVID-19 Response
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New Zealand Projects Sundance Bound
NewsIssue date: 11 Dec 2021Two 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)...
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Early Development/Documentary Development/Hāpaitia I te Kaupapa Kiriata: Māori Feature Film Support and Tuhinga Reo Māori: Te Reo Māori Development Fund (January Round)Decision Date
EventEarly Development/Documentary Development/Hāpaitia I te Kaupapa Kiriata: Māori Feature Film Support and Tuhinga Reo Māori: Te Reo Māori Development Fund decisions will be made by 5pm.
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Early Development/Documentary Development/Hāpaitia I te Kaupapa Kiriata: Māori Feature Film Support and Tuhinga Reo Māori: Te Reo Māori Development Fund Deadline
EventThe deadline for Early Development/Documentary Development/Hāpaitia I te Kaupapa Kiriata: Māori Feature Film Support and Tuhinga Reo Māori: Te Reo Māori Development Fund is 1pm.
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Te Puna Kairangi - Premium Fund Deadline
EventThe deadline for Te Puna Kairangi - Premium Fund is 1pm.
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Board Applications due 1pm
EventApplications to the Board for production financing are due at 1pm.
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Four screen projects selected in the Interim Production Round of the $50 million Te Puna Kairangi Premium Fund
NewsIssue date: 2 Dec 2021A 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...
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October Board Meeting
EventOctober 2022 Board Meeting
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Board Applications due 1pm
EventApplications to the Board for production financing are due at 1pm.
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August Board Meeting
EventAugust 2022 Board Meeting
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Board Applications due 1pm
EventApplications to the Board for production financing are due at 1pm.
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April Board Meeting
EventApril 2022 Board Meeting
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Board Applications Due 1pm
EventApplications to the Board for production financing are due at 1pm.
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Exclusive The Power of the Dog Featurette
NewsIssue date: 1 Dec 2021In this exclusive featurette, the stars of The Power of the Dog talk about filming in New Zealand. The Power of the Dog produced, written and directed by Dame Jane Campion releases on Netflix today. The New Zealand / Australian co-production was...
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Final Te Puna Kairangi Production Funding Round Webinar and Expression of Interest Form
NewsIssue date: 30 Nov 2021A reminder that the final production funding round for Te Puna Kairangi will open on Monday, 6 December 2021 with a deadline of Tuesday, 22 February 2022. Here’s the link to the Webinar being held on Wednesday 8 December at 5pm. If you are...
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NZFC Supported Productions Make the Finals of the New Zealand Television Awards
NewsIssue date: 25 Nov 2021Image: Macey Chipping (playing Issie Brown) and Blaze the horse in Mystic Nine productions which have received support from Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) have made the finals of the New Zealand Television Awards. All...
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Congratulations to the Kōpere Hou - Fresh Shorts 2021/22 Shortlisted Teams
NewsIssue date: 24 Nov 2021Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission and Script to Screen would like to thank all the filmmakers who applied for Whiringa Tuatahi – Stage One. There was a wealth of great ideas and some extremely strong talent to select from. From a...
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Whakawhanake Te Ao Niko - Interactive Development Fund Deadline
EventThe deadline foir Whakawhanake Te Ao Niko - Interactive Development Fund is 1pm.
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Screen Sector COVID-19 Capability Funding Deadline
EventThe deadline for Screen Sector COVID-19 Capability Funding is 1pm.
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Work For us: Business Change Analyst
NewsIssue date: 9 Nov 2021We have an exciting contract opportunity for a Business Change Analyst to support us in delivering portal implementation. This is a full-time contract role for up to 6 months. The role will be Wellington based. As a Business...
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Te Puna Kairangi Premium Productions Fund Final Production Round Opens Monday 6 December
NewsIssue date: 5 Nov 2021The final production funding round for Te Puna Kairangi will open on Monday 6 December 2021 with a deadline of Tuesday 22 February 2022. Updated Premium Production Fund Guidelines, Terms of Trade and Submission checklists are available...
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New Action-Drama Film Muru, a Response to the Tūhoe Raids, Announced for Nationwide Release on 3 February, 2022
NewsIssue date: 15 Oct 2021On 15 October in 2007, with new anti-terrorism powers, the New Zealand Police swooped on the people of Tūhoe, raiding homes in the small town of Rūātoki in the Bay of Plenty, Aotearoa. Among the many arrested under suspicion of domestic terrorism...