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He aha te mea nui o tēnei Ao, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata.  What is the most important thing in this world, ‘tis people, ‘tis people, ‘tis people. Our Statement of Commitment Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga | The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC...

Our staff come from a variety of backgrounds, but are all passionate about getting New Zealand films watched by even more New Zealanders, and onto the world stage. You can read more about our team on the About Us page. We are an Equal...

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...

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:...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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 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 ...

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...

You can filter our resouces by type, fund, or funding programme. 

We certify productions as New Zealand films for tax purposes.  You will require this certification if you are seeking an accelerated deduction under section EJ6 of the Income Tax Act 2007. A film will be certified as a New Zealand film...

There are many excellent film festivals and markets around the world and throughout the year.  You will find information about some key festivals and markets in the resources below.

Kua oti te mahere whakatinana me ngā kōkiri whāinga pūtea e whai ake nei kia āhei ai Te Tumu Whakata Taonga, me te hapori tārei kiriata Māori ki te whakatutuki i ngā whāinga o Te Rautaki Māori 2018-21.  Ngā mahi mō nāianei (Kohitātea-Pipiri...

In 2017, The New Zealand Film Production Fund Trust - known as the Film Fund - was repurposed as Te Puna Ataata, the New Zealand Film Heritage Trust. The Trust is an industry-focused entity filmmakers can appoint to be the...

The Film Commission works closely with a number of key New Zealand Government ministries. Ministry for Culture and Heritage (MCH) The Film Commission is a crown entity funded through MCH and administers the New Zealand section of the New...