• NZSPR Criteria for New Zealand Productions

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

  • Approved Screen Production Rebates - International Productions

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    Issue date: 2 May 2023

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

  • Approved Screen Production Rebates - New Zealand Productions

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

  • NZSPR Criteria for International Productions

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    Issue date: 18 Oct 2023

    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.)

  • FAQs - NZSPR for New Zealand Productions

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

  • FAQs - NZSPR for International Productions

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    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.) 

  • NZSPR Additional Rebate Final Application Form

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    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.)

  • NZSPR Additional Rebate Provisional Application Form

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    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.)

  • NZSPR-NZ Final Application Form

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    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...

  • NZSPR-NZ Provisional Application Form

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    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.)

  • NZSPR-NZ Registration Form

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

  • NZSPR 5% Uplift Final Application Form

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    Issue date: 26 Apr 2024

    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.)

  • NZSPR 5% Uplift Provisional Application Form

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    Issue date: 18 Oct 2023

    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.)

  • NZSPR-International Final Application Form

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    Issue date: 18 Oct 2023

    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...

  • NZSPR-International Provisional Application Form

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    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.)

  • NZSPR-International Registration Form

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

  • 5% Uplift - Guidance Document

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    Issue date: 18 Oct 2023

    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.

  • NZFC Fact Sheet - Screen Personnel NZ Entry

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    Issue date: 3 Dec 2024

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

  • External Assessor Process for Production and Development Funding

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    Issue date: 2 Dec 2019

    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...

  • Placement Descriptions

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    Issue date: 5 Jun 2025

  • FAQs - Co-Productions

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    Issue date: 5 Jun 2025

    Download co-production FAQs here.

  • Guide for New Filmmakers

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    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...

  • Busan Film Festival

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    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...

  • He Kauahi Catalyst Fund Guidelines

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    Issue date: 20 May 2025

    Guidelines for the He Kauahi Catalyst Fund.

  • He Ara Whakaurunga Kanorau | Diversity and Inclusion Strategy: Progress reports

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    Issue date: 13 Dec 2022

    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...

  • NZFC Conflict of Interest Policies

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    Issue date: 4 Jul 2023

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

  • Official Co-Productions 1988 - 2025

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    Issue date: 11 Jun 2018

    A list of official co-productions from 1988 to 2025

  • Chain of Title Information Sheet

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    This information sheet outlines the Film Commission's requirements in relation to Chain of Title. It will help you provide the Chain of Title information required for any Film Commission funding. It is not intended to be legal advice. You are welcome to...

  • Local Distributors List

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    This directory provides details of companies interested in the distribution of independent film in New Zealand. It also includes titles they have recently distributed here. 

  • Application Form - Official Co-Production Final Certification

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    Use this form if you are applying for final approval as an Official Co-production. Please note that our application forms are writable pdf’s. You must download and save them to your computer before you can type into them (right click, then...

  • Application Form - Provisional Co-Production Certification

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    Use this form if you are applying for provisional approval as an official co-production. Please note that our application forms are writable pdf’s. You must download and save them to your computer before you can type into them (right click, then save as...

  • NZFC Co-Production Guidelines

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    Issue date: 5 Aug 2020

    Official co-productions are screen projects made in accordance with treaties between New Zealand and other countries or foreign territories. These guidelines provide advice and information on co-production structures and the application process.

  • FACT SHEET Multipartite Co-Productions

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    Issue date: 10 Feb 2025

    Co-productions involving more than two territories are referred to as multipartite co-productions. This fact sheet provides advice and examples.

  • FACT SHEET Co-Production Certification - The Assessment Process

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    Issue date: 10 Feb 2025

    This document details the assessment process and criteria for Official Co-production Certification.

  • Co-Production Treaties & Arrangements

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    Issue date: 10 Feb 2025

    Below are New Zealand's current co-production treaties or agreements with Australia, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Poland, The Republic of Korea, Singapore, Spain, South Africa and...

  • Short Film Festival Marketing Guide 2025

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    Issue date: 10 Feb 2025

    The latest guide designed to help answer your most frequently asked festival-related questions and to support targeted release strategies for short films.