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Kia ora. Are you a Māori filmmaker with a story to tell? The Film Commission values cultural diversity and wants to help more Māori filmmakers find pathways to bring their stories to life.   Our key staff involved in assisting with...

Screening a short film at a major international festival creates profile for a filmmaker and helps to build international exposure.  The relationship between international festivals and short films delivers different rewards and operates under...

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 ('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...

All the New Zealand Film Commission's social media channels are  monitored regularly by New Zealand Film Commission staff. While we are supportive of engagement between users and free speech discussions, we reserve the right to remove or delete...

Do you need some help to become a better filmmaker? The Film Commission assists talented industry professionals to develop their careers. Our Talent Development team focus on finding, fostering, connecting and progressing New Zealand screen...

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. 

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...

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...

Are you an emerging filmmaker? We can help support your progression in your filmmaking career. The Film Commission runs workshops and labs, as well as offering training and networking opportunities, to help emerging filmmakers. We also...

We assist producers to travel to key international markets where they can advance the packaging and financing of their film projects. We also help short filmmakers to travel to festivals at which their films have been selected for screening.

Are you wanting support for your filmmaking career? The Film Commission has a number of initiatives to develop the careers of filmmakers, including those in their early stages.

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

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、...

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:        

Kia ora, Kei Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga nei ka utua e mātou te whanaketanga me te huanga o ngā kiriata nō Aotearoa nei, ā, ka whakahaere mātou te manawarū kaupapa ā te Kawantanga. Ka tautokona, ā, ka ākina hoki e mātou kia hangaia ai ngā huanga kātipa me...

We are committed to developing New Zealand screen stories and the voices of the people who create them.   The Film Commission supports filmmakers to develop a diverse range of projects from the early draft of a screenplay right...

Production Funding offers production financing for your project. The funding comes in the form of equity investment - if we invest money in your film then we get a share of any profits made. We do not independently produce films....

The New Zealand Film Commission collaborates with the New Zealand Writers’ Guild (NZWG) for early script development under the name Seed Funding. Seed Grants offer an opportunity for writers to create feature film scripts. Seed Grants provide money...

We support filmmakers to participate in international workshops, labs and training opportunities in order to progress their careers and forge useful working relationships. We have a number of partnerships with organisations offering such...

The following Terms and Conditions form the basis upon which you agree to use the NZ Film VOD Service and purchase NZ Film Products. Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully.  By using the NZ Film VOD Service you indicate that you accept...

Ngā Mihi Ka rere tonu ngā mihi a Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga ki ngā rangatira me ngā kaumātua o te ao whakaata, nā rātou i whakatū ngā pou taketake o tō mātou ahumahi. Ko mātou kei te whai i ō rātou tapuwae, ā, hei tūtohu tō rātou whakaaro nui me ā rātou...

If you have finished your film and need some help to get it across the finish line, you can apply for post production funding. Depending on the scale of the work needed to finish your film, there are several options. If you need more than $60,000,...

You will be able to apply for funding from the New Zealand Film Commission if you are a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or a business registered in New Zealand. Read before applying For most funds, you apply online via the NZFC's funding portal...

Are you a business or film industry organisation that wants to develop talent and deliver training for the New Zealand film industry?  The Film Commission has a number of initiatives that can help businesses effectively deliver training and develop...

If you are an industry guild or some other organisation working in the film industry then the Film Commission has a number of initiatives that can help you develop filmmaking talent and upskill practitioners.  The Strategic Training Fund ...

New Zealand is a place of the imagination. Hobbits roam the magnificent landscape, dragons come to life and the Na’vi live in harmony with nature on Pandora. Known for stunning scenery, Academy Award-winning excellence and an insatiable appetite...

We want New Zealand films to be seen both here and overseas. We expect all the films that we fund to be seen in New Zealand cinemas but we understand that in a competitive market your film might need help to reach its audience. We...

The Board meets five times a year to set policy and budgets, monitor progress and consider applications for feature film financing.  Applying for development or production funding  For more information on applying to the Board for ...

The New Zealand Film Commission values feedback from our stakeholders.  This document outlines the policy as it applies to all external stakeholders working with the NZFC, and also covers employees, secondees, interns, independent consultants...

We invest in just about every stage of filmmaking. However, your project may also be eligible for funds from other organisations or be better suited to other mediums such as online or television. There are a number of other organisations that ...

Looking at how we have funded films on their journey to production helps you to see how films get funded and the various ways we support filmmakers.  More recent, more detail Our records date back to 1988/89 and reflect information published...

Find out what we fund and how to apply and what we have funded in the past.

Our video-on-demand service which lets you watch great New Zealand films online. NZ Film On Demand NZ Film On Demand is the Film Commission's video-on-demand service which enables you to watch great New Zealand films online. Films range from recent...