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Director’s Notes - Joseph Lee “Changing of the Guards is a film that that is classic in its construction and contemporary in his characterization. It is a pleasure me for to write a film about a 69 year old man and to see that story...

DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT - Michele Amas "In this film I wanted to look at random-ness and opportunity, to create a ‘slice of circumstance’ situation that can occur every day, one which you can either choose to explore or leave for...

A surreal and visually arresting film about the forces that push a small and beautiful man into the army.  

The Inland Road explores the unconventional love story between an anti-social teenager, a Scotsman and a five-year-old-girl. Tia hitches a ride on an isolated country road. When the car crashes with fatal consequences, Tia finds she has nowhere to...

Orphans & Kingdoms is a poignant drama that bravely explores delicate relationships between children and parents. Three explosive, desperate and lost teenagers without a place in the world are on the run. They are the only family they have and...

An irreverent thrill ride into the dark heart of rural New Zealand that charts a battle between the forces of science and the guardians of nature, Jonathan King’s debut feature is a high-spirited take on the question that has puzzled New Zealand...

It’s a hot summer day at the beach and two nine year old girls, desperate for ice cream money, strike a deal with a stranger to show him their local rock pool. The deal turns sour when he refuses to pay up and tries to trap one of them in a creepy...

Warwick Stanley Broadhead has survived four heart attacks, a triple bypass operation and the guilt and grief of his mother’s and his sister’s suicides. Born in Auckland New Zealand in 1944, he grew up in a working class Catholic family of...

Writer/director Anthony McCarten says that the idea for Via Satellite came to him while watching sport on television. On the other side of the world at that moment, Mark Todd was going for his third championship win at Badminton. At one point in...

In 1994 London based, New Zealand writer Kirsty Gunn published her first novel 'Rain'. It received international acclaim and identified Gunn as 'a new author of undeniable talent' (Sunday Times, London). The novel was described as a '...

“SNAKESKIN” is an adjective more than a noun. It’s a state of mind,” says Writer/ Director GILLIAN ASHURST. “The film is essentially about taking risks. Our two heroes have grown up watching too much film and television and...

At 8-months pregnant, Kahu, lives a fairly routine and comfortable life in Auckland NZ with her husband and first born.  Manāia is a young prospector trying to prove himself to his gang. On this night, following her evening rituals, Kahu pops out...

This feature follows director Vea Mafile’o's father, Tongan migrant pensioner Saia Mafile'o. Driven by his deep faith in God and Tongan culture, pensioner Saia Mafile’o carefully navigates not only the rough streets of South...

Exploring cultural differences, Eating Sausage tells the story of a recent Korean immigrant trapped in Auckland's suburbia while her husband works. When one of the neighbours invites her to go to their weekly swimming lessons, she finds her place in...

Te Ahi Kā ('the home fire') is an initiative to ensure New Zealand films have a life far beyond their festival premiere or initial release. It will ensure that future generations can enjoy our films for years to come. Celebrating New Zealand...

Ivy is packing up an expansive old Victorian home after the recent death of her in-laws. Her husband Jack, wheelchair bound from a stroke, haunts the halls moaning and muttering incoherently. Ellie, Ivy’s estranged daughter, shows up at the front...

They are one of the most successful racing teams in Formula 1 history. 182 races won.12 Driver's Championships. 8 Constructor's Championships. Some of the greatest drivers to ever compete in F1 made their names winning titles for them: Emerson...

With unique access to high-ranking candidate Helen Clark, award-winning filmmaker Gaylene Preston casts a wry eye on proceedings as the United Nations chooses a new Secretary General. Her cameras explore the cracks between the diplomats, the embedded...

Need some help getting a film project off the ground? The Film Commission has a variety of initiatives to help aspiring and new filmmakers develop their projects and skills. 

We want New Zealand films to be enjoyed both here and overseas.  Local We expect all the films we fund to be seen in New Zealand cinemas. We know New Zealand films need help going up against international films with far larger budgets and...

Once you have developed a script for a feature or short film then you will want to make it. There are many legal and financial requirements for making a film, which can take a lot of work. Some hard work early on can save a lot of time and money in...

Find out about all the different funding programmes we have to develop films and careers at every level. 

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Kia ora, Kei Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga nei ka utua e mātou te whanaketanga me te huanga o ngā kiriata nō Aotearoa nei, ā, ka whakahaere mātou te manawarū kaupapa ā te Kawantanga. Ka tautokona, ā, ka ākina hoki e mātou kia hangaia ai ngā huanga kātipa me...

Shot in the Wellington suburb of Newtown in November and December of 2015, One Thousand Ropes is the second feature together for director Tusi Tamasese and producer Catherine Fitzgerald.

Leaving her dying father’s bedside, singer Maisie rushes to perform at an indie music gig in town. But as she sings the opening song, it’s hard for her to ignore the heartfelt story she’s just been told – the story of how her dad...

Chasing Great follows Richie McCaw through his final season as he attempts the goal of captaining the All Blacks to the first ever-back-to back Rugby World Cup Wins. Woven through that final season the film tells the story of Richie’s life....

Mt. Zion is a family-oriented story starring Australian Idol winner Stan Walker in his acting debut and Temuera Morrison (Once Were Warriors, River Queen). Written and directed by Tearepa Kahi (writer/director of award-winning short film Taua), the...

The Girl On The Bridge is a feature documentary directed by award winning New Zealand filmmaker Leanne Pooley.  It is a glimpse into a world few of us comprehend and a response to our collective anguish about the suicide crisis in our communities...

Production Funding offers production financing for your project. The funding comes in the form of equity investment - if we invest money in your film then we get a share of any profits made. We do not independently produce films....

In this disturbing drama, a group of tough young men walk down a deserted street at night.  They're drinking and boasting about a fight. Kev, the younger brother, is sober and is clearly uncomfortable with everything that is going on.  When...

Joan lives in an isolated convent in rural New Zealand where she finds comfort in the simplicity of routine and the promise of redemption. However - on the eve of her consecration - Joan’s world is challenged when one of the girls is dangerously...

Director’s Statement: Sima Urale “On reading Coffee & Allah, I was immediately attracted to the main character Abeba, a Muslim Ethiopian woman, and her journey in a strange new land. Beingan immigrant myself, I could easily relate to the...