• New Zealand Screen Production Rebate for New Zealand Productions

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    The New Zealand Screen Production Rebate 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 Production Expenditure. Criteria The...

  • Industry Support

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    The Film Commission offers a range of initiatives to support industry guilds and organisations working in the screen sector to develop talent and upskill practitioners. These funds support organisations to deliver impactful training and skills...

  • NZSPR Criteria for New Zealand Productions

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    Download the NZSPR Criteria for New Zealand Productions dated 31 August 2023 here.

  • Approved Screen Production Rebates - International Productions

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    Issue date: 2 May 2023

    List of approved rebates for International Productions under the New Zealand government's screen incentives schemes. This list is updated on a quarterly basis.

  • Approved Screen Production Rebates - New Zealand Productions

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    List of approved rebates for New Zealand Productions under the government's screen incentives schemes. This list is updated on a quarterly basis.

  • Incentives & Co-Productions

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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...

  • NZSPR Criteria for International Productions

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    Issue date: 18 Oct 2023

    Download the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate Criteria for International Productions dated 1 November 2023 here. (Productions seeking the 5% Uplift should also refer to the Guidance Document, which can be downloaded here.)

  • FAQs - NZSPR for New Zealand Productions

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    These FAQs can assist with interpreting the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate Criteria for New Zealand Productions.

  • FAQs - NZSPR for International Productions

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    These FAQs can assist with interpreting the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate Criteria for International Productions. (Click here for specific Guidance on the 5% Uplift.) 

  • NZSPR Additional Rebate Final Application Form

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    Use this form to apply for a Final Certificate in respect of the Additional Rebate: (Click here if you are not applying for the Additional Rebate.)

  • NZSPR Additional Rebate Provisional Application Form

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    Use this form to apply for a Provisional Certificate in respect of the Additional Rebate. (Click here if you are not applying for the Additional Rebate.)

  • NZSPR-NZ Final Application Form

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    Use the relevant form below to apply for a Final Certificate in respect of the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate for New Zealand Productions:​ Final Application Form - Criteria dated 31 August 2023 Final Application Form - Criteria...

  • NZSPR-NZ Provisional Application Form

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    Use this form to apply for a Provisional Certificate in respect of the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate for New Zealand Productions. (Click here if you are applying for the Additional Rebate.)

  • NZSPR-NZ Registration Form

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    Use this form to register for the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate for New Zealand Productions.

  • NZSPR 5% Uplift Final Application Form

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    Issue date: 26 Apr 2024

    Use this form to apply for a Final Certificate in respect of the 5% Uplift. (If you are not applying for the 5% Uplift, or if you are applying for an Interim Rebate, use this form instead.)

  • NZSPR 5% Uplift Provisional Application Form

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    Issue date: 18 Oct 2023

    Use this form apply for a Provisional Certificate in respect of the 5% Uplift. (If you are not applying for the 5% Uplift, use this form instead.)

  • NZSPR-International Final Application Form

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    Issue date: 18 Oct 2023

    Use the relevant form below to apply for a Final Certificate (or an Interim Certificate) in respect of the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate for International Productions: Final Application Form - Criteria dated 1 November...

  • NZSPR-International Provisional Application Form

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    Use this form to apply for a Provisional Certificate in respect of the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate for International Productions. (If you are applying for a 5% Uplift Provisional Certificate, use this form instead.)

  • NZSPR-International Registration Form

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    Use this form to register for the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate for International Productions.

  • 5% Uplift - Guidance Document

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    Issue date: 18 Oct 2023

    This guidance provides further information on the 5% Uplift Points Test. This guidance should be read alongside the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate Criteria for International Productions dated 1 November 2023.

  • Accessing the 5% Uplift

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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...

  • New Zealand Screen Production Rebate for International Productions

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    The New Zealand Screen Production Rebate is a government-backed screen incentives scheme, first introduced on 1 April 2014. Eligible productions can access a 20% cash rebate on Qualifying New Zealand Production Expenditure. A Post, Digital and...

  • NZFC Fact Sheet - Screen Personnel NZ Entry

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    Issue date: 3 Dec 2024

    A fact sheet about entry into New Zealand for screen personnel.

  • External Assessor Process for Production and Development Funding

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    Issue date: 2 Dec 2019

    The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) engages a range of local and international individuals who have various specialisations across the areas of development, finance, production and/or film licencing of screen content (External Assessors). While some...

  • Went Up The Hill

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  • Pike River

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  • Workmates

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    Directed by Curtis Vowell (Baby Done, The Outlaws, Seize Them!, Fantail) and written by Sophie Henderson (Baby Done, The Justice of Bunny King, Fantail), Workmates is a funny, heartfelt love story starring Sophie Henderson (Human Traces, Fantail) and...

  • Professional Development Opportunities

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    The NZ Film Commission supports filmmakers to develop their skills and projects in different ways, including grants for Placements and Project-based Development for Filmmakers. Placements NZFC Placement Grants support writers, directors and producers...

  • The Haka Party Incident

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  • Placement Descriptions

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    Issue date: 5 Jun 2025

  • FAQs - Co-Productions

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    Issue date: 5 Jun 2025

    Download co-production FAQs here.

  • Womb

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  • Tinā

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  • Guide for New Filmmakers

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    Are you a new filmmaker? Here are some tips for scriptwriting, film production, distribution and marketing.  You will also find links to some useful websites and articles . We will regularly update this section but if you find anything...

  • The Moon is Upside Down

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  • Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue

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    Siaosi resents Katherine’s presence and is resistant to her speech therapy sessions. Anxious for progress, Katherine enlists her Tongan boyfriend Maka to translate. During this exchange, Katherine unwittingly offends Siaosi, who sternly tells them...