• CE Expenses 2021/22

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    Issue date: 29 Jul 2022

    The CE's expenses 1 July 2021 - 30 June 2022

  • Distribution and Marketing

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    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...

  • Olsberg SPI Report on the Economic Impact of the New Zealand Screen Production Sector

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    Issue date: 8 Jul 2022

    A report on the economic impact of the screen sector commissioned by the NZFC from Olsberg SPI, one of the leading international consultancies specialising in the global screen sector.    

  • Statement of Performance Expectations 2023

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    Issue date: 1 Jul 2022

    This is the Film Commission's Statement of Performance Expectations for the year ending June 30 2023.

  • He Ara Whakaurunga Kanorau I NZFC Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

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    Issue date: 30 May 2022

    The NZFC's diversity and inclusion strategy document

  • Early Development Fund Submission Checklist

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    Issue date: 26 Apr 2022

    The submission checklist for the Early Develoment Fund.

  • Documentary Development Submission Checklist

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    Issue date: 26 Apr 2022

    The submission checklist for the Documentary Development Fund.

  • Scriptwriting

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    “I have a great idea for a film – where do I go from here?” This is one of the most common questions we get asked. Starting out as a writer in the film industry is tough and advice can be hard to find. We hope to shed some light on the process...

  • Short Film Funding

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    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...

  • NZFC Diversity and Inclusion Committee Terms of Reference

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    Issue date: 6 Apr 2022

    The terms of reference for the NZFC's Diversity and Inclusion Committee

  • Filming in New Zealand

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    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...

  • The NZFC’s Definition of Underrepresented Communities in the NZ Film Industry

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    Issue date: 1 Dec 2021

    The NZFC has identified the following groups as underrepresented: Māori, Pacific peoples, Asian communities, MELAA (Middle Eastern, Latin American and African), women, gender diverse, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with a disability,...

  • Audience Engagement Plan Information Sheet

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    This information sheet outlines the minimum detail required in your Audience Engagement Plan. Every project is different, and will have different audience appeal. However, we expect everyone seeking our investment to have a clear understanding of who...

  • Film Festivals in New Zealand

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    Issue date: 19 Oct 2018

    The following is a selection of annual film festivals in New Zealand that screen New Zealand films. Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival is a national event featuring a programme...

  • Partner Organisations

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    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...

  • English

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    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...

  • About Us

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    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...

  • Premium Fund Interim Production Round Deliverables

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    Issue date: 13 Sep 2021

    The deliverables, by format, for the Premium Fund Interim Production Round.

  • Premium Fund Interim Production Round Submission Checklist

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    Issue date: 13 Sep 2021

    The submission checklist for the Premium Fund Interim Production Round.

  • CE Expenses 2020/21

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    Issue date: 30 Jul 2021

    The CE's expenses 1 July 2020 - 30 June 2021

  • Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi – The Premium Development Fund Submission Checklist

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    Issue date: 9 Mar 2021

    The submission checklist for Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi – The Premium Development Fund.

  • Statement of Performance Expectations 2022

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    Issue date: 30 Jun 2021

    This is the Film Commission's Statement of Performance Expectations for the year ending June 30 2022.

  • Privacy Policy

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    Last updated 30 November 2020 Introduction Your privacy is important to the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC, Us or We). The NZFC is a crown entity established under New Zealand law, pursuant to the New Zealand Film Commission Act 1978. Its statutory...

  • Te Ahi Kā

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    Te Ahi Kā ('the home fire') is an initiative to ensure New Zealand films have a life far beyond their festival premiere or initial release. It will ensure that future generations can enjoy our films for years to come. Celebrating New Zealand...

  • FAQ for Premium Productions for International Audiences Fund (Pūtea Kiriata Hiranga)

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    Issue date: 15 Feb 2021

    A document with answers to frequently asked questions about the Premium Productions for International Audiences Fund (Te Puna Kairangi Premium Fund).

  • International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam - IDFA

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    The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) is considered one of the the most important documentary festivals in the world. It is also, in terms of visitors, the largest.  Who goes? The project market "Forum" is an...

  • Cannes Film Festival

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    The Cannes Film Festival is the world's most famous film festival.  What are the different sections? International Competition (feature and short films) Out of Competition; Un Certain Regard and Cinefondation (medium-length and short films...

  • Te Rautaki Māori 2019/20

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    Issue date: 30 Nov 2020

    He poipoi i ngā kaitātaki pūrākau kia puta ai he taonga tūturu mō Aotearoa. Champion exceptional story tellers to create enduring taonga for Aotearoa Te Rautaki Māori 2018-2021 celebrates the unique and distinctive culture of Aotearoa...

  • Annual Report 2019/20

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    Issue date: 27 Jan 2021

    This is the New Zealand Film Commission's Annual Report for 2019/20.

  • Funding and Support

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  • Develop Your Projects and Skills

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    Need some help getting a film project off the ground? The Film Commission has a variety of initiatives to help aspiring and new filmmakers develop their projects and skills. 

  • Getting Your Film Seen

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    We want New Zealand films to be enjoyed both here and overseas.  Local We expect all the films we fund to be seen in New Zealand cinemas. We know New Zealand films need help going up against international films with far larger budgets and...

  • Getting Your Film Made

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    Once you have developed a script for a feature or short film then you will want to make it. There are many legal and financial requirements for making a film, which can take a lot of work. Some hard work early on can save a lot of time and money in...

  • Funding programmes

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    Find out about all the different funding programmes we have to develop films and careers at every level. 

  • Japanese

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    こんにちは ニュージーランド・フィルムコミッションでは、ニュージーランド映画の企画・制作に資金を提供し、政府の映画産業振興策を管理運営しています。公式あるいは非公式の共同制作プロジェクトの支援・誘致も行っています。 コミッションには、日本語を話す職員(クリス・ペイン)がおります。ニュージーランドでの映画制作のほか、業務提携について関心をお持ちの方は、メール: Chris@nzfilm.co.nz またはお電話:+64 4 382 7697でお気軽にお問い合わせください。 また、...

  • Chinese 中文资料

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    新西兰电影委员会是专门资助新西兰影视行业开发和项目制作的官方机构,并且管理、执行新西兰政府提供的激励津贴和补助金计划 。 我们非常支持也鼓励官方合拍和非官方的协作项目,尤其是中-新影视合作,所以特为中国影人设备了下列的中文资料。 如果您有兴趣与我们合作,欢迎联络我们的:international@nzfilm.co.nz。谢谢! 关注我们的官方微信: