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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...

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

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

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

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...

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.)

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. (Click here for specific Guidance on the 5% Uplift.) 

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 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 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...

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.)

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

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.)

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 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...

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.)

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

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.

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 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...

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...

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

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...

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...

Download co-production FAQs here.

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...

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:...

The Busan International Film Festival is Asia's largest film festival. What is it? A great place to discover new work from the region's filmmakers A standard stop for festival programmers looking for Asian titles An important destination for the...

Guidelines for the He Kauahi Catalyst Fund.

Progress reports on the Strategy are provided to the NZFC Board twice a year and published on the NZFC website. This is an action under Outcome 2 of the Strategy: We understand the makeup of our industry and see progress in diversity and inclusion. It is...

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

We assist filmmakers to travel to key international festivals and markets where they can advance the packaging and financing of their film projects.

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A list of official co-productions from 1988 to 2025