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These are the guidelines for the International Co-Development Fund. 

These policies outline the procedures for NZFC Staff, Board and External Contractors disclosing and managing conflicts of interest

The Film Commission regularly sends out newsletters about its activities.  An archive of these newsletters is kept here in case you may have missed one. Subscribe to our newsletter using the form below.

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

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

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...

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

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.

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.)

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.)

Use the relevant form below to apply for a Final Certificate in respect of the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate for International Productions: Final Application Form - Criteria dated 1 November 2023 Final Application Form...

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...

Are you applying to the Film Commission for production finance? Read these guidelines carefully as they will help you deliver the strongest application possible. These guidelines should be read in conjunction with the New Zealand Film Commission...

These guidelines will support you to apply for post production finance from the Film Commission. Read these guidelines carefully as they will help you deliver the strongest application possible. They should be read in conjunction with the NZFC Terms of...

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...

Productions intending to claim points in section F2 of the 5% Uplift Points Test can use this document to develop a marketing proposal for the New Zealand Film Commission to consider. 

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.)

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

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

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

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.)

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...

List of approved rebates for International Productions under the government's screen incentives schemes: Large Budget Screen Production Grant (LBSPG), New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG) for New Zealand Productions and New Zealand Screen...

List of approved rebates for New Zealand Productions under the government's screen incentives schemes: Screen Production Incentive Fund (SPIF), New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG) for New Zealand Productions and New Zealand Screen Production...

Use this template to prepare your Sustainablity Action Plan for 5% Uplift applications.

The 5% Uplift now requires productions to submit a Sustainability Action Plan and report on their carbon emissions.   Productions can use the tools and resources developed by Greenlit and the Sustainable Production Alliance to draft these:...

Use this as a guide when preparing an Audience Engagement Plan for New Zealand Screen Production Rebate applications.

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

  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...

What is an Access Coordinator?  An Access Coordinator is a below-the-line crew role that works with film and television productions to ensure that access and adjustments are implemented so everyone can give their best work on set.   An...

We want to make a difference for New Zealanders. We care about closing pay gaps, it’s the right thing to do and it aligns with our values. That’s why we’re committed to meeting the Public Service Kia Toipoto Action Plan.