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Industry Led Development Funding Announcement
NewsIssue date: 9 Aug 2024NZFC 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...
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Graeme Mason Announced as new NZFC Board Chair
NewsIssue date: 9 Aug 2024The 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...
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Funding Guidelines and Application Deadlines
NewsIssue date: 31 Jul 2024Tomo 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...
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NZFC Announcements: New Development Lead & Development and Investment Exec
NewsIssue date: 23 Jul 2024NZFC 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...
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NZSPR: Updated Criteria for New Zealand Productions
NewsIssue date: 22 Jul 2024Following 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...
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NZFC Spotlight – Jared Flitcroft
NewsIssue date: 15 Jul 2024Image 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...
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Funding Decisions from June Board Meeting
NewsIssue date: 8 Jul 2024At 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...
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Remembering Jon Landau
NewsIssue date: 7 Jul 2024The 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...
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NZFC Announces New Head of Funding
NewsIssue date: 4 Jul 2024NZFC 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...
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Co-Production and Incentives Executive Role
NewsIssue date: 27 Jun 2024Location: 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...
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FAQs for the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate
NewsIssue date: 21 Jun 2024Frequently 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...
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We Were Dangerous Drops Trailer
NewsIssue date: 20 Jun 2024TRAILER 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...
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Investment and Development Executive Role
NewsIssue date: 19 Jun 2024Auckland based role 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 to join our Auckland based team to administer our script...
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Film Development Lead Role
NewsIssue date: 19 Jun 2024Auckland based role The New Zealand Film Commission is looking for someone to manage our funding decision-making processes in relation to film development and film investment. The focus of this position is on ensuring we are making quality...
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Rights, Licensing and Royalties Executive Role
NewsIssue date: 24 May 2024Rights, Licensing and Royalties Executive Location: Grey Lynn, Auckland The New Zealand Film Commission is looking for a talented Rights, Licensing and Royalties Executive to join its Auckland based team. This role will be responsible for setting up...
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Film Production Lead Role
NewsIssue date: 28 May 2024The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is implementing changes to its strategy and structure to modernise our approach to the services we provide to the screen production industry. This is an exciting time to join the team at the NZFC. This new position...
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Head of Funding Role
NewsIssue date: 29 May 2024Head of Funding - Auckland Having recently completed a review of our strategy and structures, this is an exciting time of change for the New Zealand Film Commission. The Head of Funding is a newly created senior leadership position, based in our...
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Trailer and Poster Released for Kiwi Adventure Comedy Bookworm
NewsIssue date: 4 Jun 2024TRAILER AND POSTER RELEASED FOR KIWI ADVENTURE COMEDY BOOKWORM STARRING ELIJAH WOOD AND BREAKOUT STAR NELL FISHER CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TRAILER CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE POSTER AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND...
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2024 Budget News
NewsIssue date: 31 May 2024The announcement that Vote Arts, Culture and Heritage have allocated $67.4m of their budget to support the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate (NZSPR) over the next two years is great news for the screen industry, the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC)...
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Marketing and Communications Executive Role
NewsIssue date: 20 May 2024The New Zealand Film Commission is looking for an experienced marketing and communications professional to join its team based in Auckland. This is a new job in an exciting industry. The focus of this position is marketing New Zealand as a screen...
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Leanne Saunders departing NZFC
NewsIssue date: 28 May 2024New Zealand Film Commission Head of Development and Production Leanne Saunders will depart the agency at the end of May 2024. Leanne announced the news to staff today. Leanne joined NZFC in 2016 following a career in producing, culminating in the box...
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NZFC Spotlight - Nigel McCulloch (Ngāti Whakaue)
NewsIssue date: 28 May 2024This week NZFC Spotlight talks to producer Nigel McCulloch about his mahi and peeks behind the curtain of his documentary Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara Kent Belcher and Nigel McCulloch When did you first become...
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Dale Corlett announced as Script to Screen Executive Director
NewsIssue date: 27 May 2024The NZFC offers a huge congratulations to Dale Corlett who has been announced as the next Executive Director for Script to Screen. After nine years in the role of NZFC Head of Talent Development, Dale is looking forward to a new adventure...
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Industry Led Talent Development Fund Announcement
NewsIssue date: 2 May 2024Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga NZ Film Commission Request for Proposals for: NZFC Industry Led Talent Development Fund This is an exciting new fund of $1.2m per annum for industry led talent development initiatives, with a funding cap of $600,000 per...
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NZFC Spotlight - Felicity Hamill
NewsIssue date: 13 May 2024To celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day we caught up for a kōrero with Felicity Hamill to discuss her role as an Access Coordinator and her hopes for the future of deaf, disabled and neurodivergent communities in the screen industry....
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LOTR Announcement
NewsIssue date: 10 May 2024The NZFC is delighted at Warner Brothers' announcement today that the studio is in early development of two prequels to The Lord of the Rings films. Reportedly the films are to be helmed by director and actor Andy Serkis and have the full support of Sir...
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NZFC New Structure
NewsIssue date: 8 May 2024NZFC has now finalised decisions on its new structure, to commence 1 July. The final structure has 28 positions disestablished and 15 new roles established, therefore a net reduction of 13 positions. Seven of the disestablished positions were vacant...
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NZFC Spotlight - Garth Maxwell
NewsIssue date: 16 Apr 2024Garth Maxwell's Jack Be Nimble has recently been acquired for MoMA’s permanent film collection. NZFC Spotlight couldn't resist finding out more and learning about Garth's fascinating filmmaking journey. Jack Be Nimble -...
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NZFC Update on Proposed Organisational Changes
NewsIssue date: 17 Apr 2024Through the consultation period we received thoughtful and detailed feedback on our proposal. We considered all feedback in full and we will be making some changes to one part of the original proposal. These further changes require us to...
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NZFC Spotlight - Loren Taylor
NewsIssue date: 9 Apr 2024NZFC Spotlight jumped at the chance to chat with screen all-rounder Loren Taylor who recently directed her first feature film The Moon is Upside Down which is out in NZ cinemas on May 2, 2024. 1. Tell me a bit about yourself I'm...
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Trailer Revealed for Historical Aotearoa Epic Ka Whawhai Tonu - Struggle Without End
NewsIssue date: 2 Apr 2024Transmission Films in association with Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) are delighted to reveal today the trailer for Ka Whawhai Tonu - Struggle Without End, the historical story of the battle of O-Rākau told for...
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We Were Dangerous Wins Big at SXSW
NewsIssue date: 18 Mar 2024IMAGE: Producer Morgan Waru, Director Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu and writer Maddie Dai. Kiwi film We Were Dangerous directed by Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu has won big at SXSW, with the film awarded the Special Jury Award for Filmmaking in...
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The Convert, An historical epic from acclaimed director Lee Tamahori, releases in New Zealand cinemas this week
NewsIssue date: 12 Mar 2024TIOREORE NGATAI-MELBOURNE AS RANGIMAI AND GUY PEARCE AS THOMAS MUNRO Kismet in association with Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) and Mister Smith Entertainment are proud to release The Convert in cinemas...
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New Zealand Film Commission Statement: Jacinda Ardern Documentary
NewsIssue date: 11 Mar 2024A feature documentary project focussed on Jacinda Ardern has been in development for several years. In early 2023, funding of $5,000 was awarded including the Producer International Travel Fund and Boost business development funding. In February 2024,...
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New Zealand Film Commission commences consultation on proposed organisational changes
NewsIssue date: 29 Feb 2024NEW ZEALAND FILM COMMISSION COMMENCES CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED ORGANISATIONAL CHANGES The New Zealand Film Commission has started consultation with employees on a proposal for changes to its organisational structure. “Over recent months we have...
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Full Length Trailer for ‘The Mountain’ Released
NewsIssue date: 8 Feb 2024The full length feature trailer for Rachel House’s (Ngāti Mutunga, Te Atiawa, Kāi Tahu) directorial debut, The Mountain has been released today ahead of the film’s nationwide release on 28th March. Following on from a previously...