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Over the past year, the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) has undertaken a targeted programme of international engagement, ensuring New Zealand’s filmmakers and screen industry remain globally competitive. By maintaining a strong presence in key...

12 February 2025 NZ On Air and the NZ Film Commission (NZFC) acknowledge the importance of ensuring public funding delivers the best possible outcomes for audiences and the wider sector. The Ministry for Culture and Heritage has today released a...

India doesn’t just produce the most films of any country annually—it’s also one of the fastest-growing film industries, with a massive appetite for international partnerships, cutting-edge post-production, and fresh storytelling. Our Head of Co-...

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...

Michael Jones (MJ) is the ridicule of his high school peers. His obsessive compulsive need to fingertap doorframes before entering and avoid cracks in the pavement make him a target for relentless bullying. Chief among his tormentors is Selena. When MJ...

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...

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...

Isolated in the New Zealand wilderness, Ashley is an aspiring ornithologist in search of an extinct bird called the kōkako. When a brief moment of cell phone coverage connects her with home, she learns that her grandmother passed away and that the...

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...

For Māori, the canoe underpins our culture. “ If it wasn’t for the waka we wouldn’t be here today and that’s the long and short of it” (Hek Busby) We once built waka/canoes from giant trees and sailed the vast Pacific by...

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...

Set at the East Coast town of Whāngārā, Whale Rider tells the tale of a young Māori girl, Pai (Keisha Castle-Hughes), who challenges tradition and embraces the past in order to find the strength to lead her people forward. Niki Caro's second...

One day while skating he suddently collapses and is rushed to hospital where a series of tests progressively disclose he is suffering from bone cancer. He is subjected to chemotherapy and watches as his friends shy away from him and his dreams of...

Kiwi Flyer is inspired by the Nelson Trolley Derby which takes place annually in February/March. The derby is an institution in the Nelson community and attracts a crowd of thousands every year. Eclectically designed trolleys of all shapes and...

Writer and director Taika Waititi first came in contact with the Hunt for the Wilderpeople project in 2005, when executive producer Charlie McClellan employed the then “writer for hire” Waititi to adapt the Barry Crump classic Wild Pork and...

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...