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5% Uplift for Eligible International Productions Effective from 1 November 2023 The redeveloped 5% Uplift includes a new points test. Supporting guidance, application forms and other supporting documents can be downloaded from the list at the...

The New Zealand Screen Production Rebate, originally named the New Zealand Screen Production Grant, is a Government-backed screen incentives scheme, first introduced on 1 April 2014. Eligible productions can access a 20% cash rebate on...

The New Zealand Screen Production Rebate, originally named the New Zealand Screen Production Grant, is a Government-backed screen incentives scheme, first introduced on 1 April 2014. Eligible productions can access a 40% cash rebate on Qualifying...

New Zealand offers a variety of sound stage, studio and warehouse options for shooting your next project. Both Auckland and Wellington have dedicated studio/soundstage spaces with offices, parking, backlot and workshops. There are a number of other...

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  Get in touch with our filming experts. We are here to help. Contacts below.  Aspiring filmmakers and short films: talentdev@nzfilm.co.nz Development and production funding: development@nzfilm.co.nz Film festival and film sales:...

New Zealand is a hothouse of creativity, talent and experience. Some of the largest and most impressive films of the past two decades are a result of collaborations with New Zealanders. Multiple Emmy and Academy Award®- winners call New Zealand home and...

Official co-productions are film and television projects made in accordance with treaties or other formal agreements between New Zealand and other countries.  They are an increasingly attractive option for many producers. There are many...

As a Crown Entity, the New Zealand Film Commission is committed to transparency of government and the principles of freedom and availability of information under the Official Information Act (OIA) 1982. Accessing Official Information The OIA...

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The New Zealand Screen Production Rebate (NZSPR) is a government-back screen incentives scheme available to international and domestic productions (including Official Co-productions). The New Zealand Film Commission administers film and...

The New Zealand Film Commission provides grants, loans, and equity investment to New Zealand filmmakers and businesses to assist in the development and production of feature films and short films. Our aim is to support the New Zealand film...

All resources relating to the NZSPR and Co-Productions can be found here including guidelines, templates, FAQs and funding information.

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) will keep this page updated with our response to COVID-19. Please click on the headline to read the full information on each release. NZFC Covid-19 Policy Lifted In August, the New Zealand Government announced...

This Transparency Statement (Statement) explains how the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC, our or we) manages information gathered about members of the public or other entities (directly or indirectly) in accordance with the Information Gathering...

What does the Film Commission do? We are a government agency that invests in New Zealand feature films and short films. We aim to contribute production financing to between ten and 12 feature films each year.  We help talented...

With fantasy worlds loved by millions of fans, our stunning and easy-to-access locations also “double as” US, UK, Asian and European settings. You don’t have to travel far for diverse looks and with seasons opposite to the Northern Hemisphere, you can...

The New Zealand Film Commission is governed by an eight-member board appointed by the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage. Members represent the film industry and the wider business and arts community. The Board meets every two months to set...

Documents relating to the New Zealand Film Commission's governance and compliance can be found in this section, including Annual Reports, Statements of Intent and Statements of Performance Expectation. Information on Past Funding Decisions...

The New Zealand Film Commission is committed to transparency across its activities and this Data Room was designed to inform the industry and ensure information is readily available to anyone wishing to access it. Learn more about the Data Room...

He aha te mea nui o tēnei Ao, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata.  What is the most important thing in this world, ‘tis people, ‘tis people, ‘tis people. Our Statement of Commitment Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga | The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC...

You will find funding guidelines and supporting documents to assist you with funding aplications in this resource library.

Our staff come from a variety of backgrounds, but are all passionate about getting New Zealand films watched by even more New Zealanders, and onto the world stage. You can read more about our team on the About Us page. We are an Equal...

We want to increase the number of people seeing New Zealand films, in cinemas and on other screens, both here and overseas. Audience research Ongoing audience research helps ascertain who is watching New Zealand films and where and how they watch them...

There are a number of industry organisations that support the careers of filmmakers. We work with these organisations to provide training, career development and networking opportunities for filmmakers.These industry organisations include:...

Our short film funds aim to identify the next generation of New Zealand feature filmmakers by nurturing up-and-coming talent through short film development and production. Short films play an important role in establishing and progressing...

We invest in feature films for the big screen that entertain audiences and are recognised and celebrated all over the world.  Our investment in film develops careers and attracts international business to help drive our economy. We...

Documentaries are a vital part of our country's film industry. The Film Commission is committed to funding both short and feature length documentaries. 

COVID-19 UPDATE You will find a fact sheet around border entry for the screen sector here. New Zealand is known for delivering some of the largest and most complex international productions imaginable. You’ll find our natural and commercial...

This is to give you an update on the portal upgrade as at 10 February 2022. 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 Film Commission has a number of strong partnerships with funding bodies and film-related organisations both in New Zealand and overseas. New Zealand Funding Bodies Creative New Zealand  NZ On Air  Te Māngai Pāho Film-Related...

Hello, Here at the New Zealand Film Commission we fund the development and production of New Zealand films and we administer the New Zealand Government’s incentive scheme. We also support and encourage official and non-official co-productions to be made...

Growing the New Zealand film industry We support a diverse range of New Zealand and international stories to be told here and seen everywhere. We promote our talented individuals and our industry’s reputation for creativity, innovation and superb...