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This is the NZFC's Annual Report for 2023/24.  

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is pleased to share highlights from the 2023/24 year, a period marked by significant change and progress. Detailed in the NZFC’s Annual Report, this year’s achievements position the Crown entity to introduce...

The NZFC in partnership with SPADA were pleased to support Carthew Neal and David White to attend the Entrepreneurial Producing for the Creative Industries course held at the National Film & Television School, United Kingdom. The course covered...

Take our survey here! As part of our ongoing commitment to He Ara Whakaurunga Kanorau | Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is proud to announce the launch of a survey aimed at capturing insights from across the...

This is the Film Commission's Statement of Performance Expectations for 2024-25.

The NZFC's Statement of Intent for the years 2022 - 2026

This document certifies that the New Zealand Film Commission is a Toitū carbonreduce certified organisation.

This form is an example of a transaction checklist that can be used for the financial closing of a film that the NZFC invests in. Please note that some items included here may not be relevant to your film, and that additional items may be required. The...

NZFC is proud to announce that Māoriland Indigenous Co-Lab and A Wave In The Ocean - 2 Deep Dive are to receive funding from the newly established Industry Led Talent Development Fund. Proposals were submitted through the RFP process requesting a...

The NZFC is delighted at today’s announcement from Arts Minister Paul Goldsmith that Graeme Mason has been appointed as the new Chair of the NZFC Board.  Minister Goldsmith was quoted as saying: “Graeme brings a wealth of leadership skills as...

A list of organisations and tools that inspire diversity, inclusion and equity in the Aotearoa screen sector. The organisations included in this list are a helpful resource and their inclusion should not be viewed as an official NZFC endorsement or...

Tomo Mai (The NZFC Application Portal) is open as at 1 August for Feature Film Production Investment (FFPI), Advanced Development (ADF) and International Co-Development Fund (ICF) funding applications. The corresponding guidelines have been updated to...

NZFC has today announced the appointment of Esther Cahill-Chiaroni to the role of Development Lead and Morgan Waru (Ngāti Porou) to the role of Exec – Development and Investment. Esther was Executive Director at Script to Screen for 8 years where she co...

Following Minister Goldsmith’s announcement on 2 July 2024, a minor change has been made to the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate Criteria for New Zealand Productions. Effective from 1 July 2024, scripted series with minimum Qualifying New Zealand...

Image description:  A head and shoulders image of Jared Flitcroft, wearing a dark grey top in front of a white background. We caught up with Jared Flitcroft to discuss his hopes for the future of deaf, disabled and neurodivergent...

At the June meeting, the NZFC Board made a conditional offer of equity investment to one film, an additional offer to another, and a non-recoupable grant to another.   Caterpillar (Feature Drama) - Up to $1,707,602  Logline: When...

The New Zealand Film Commission is saddened to learn of the death of Hollywood producer Jon Landau, who died on Saturday 6 July NZT. “We are really feeling the loss of this remarkable and generous man. Jon’s role in further lifting New Zealand to...

NZFC has today announced the appointment of Ainsley Gardiner (MNZM) to the role of Head of Funding. Ainsley is of Ngāti Awa, Te Whānau-a-Apanui, Ngāti Pikiao and Te Whakatōhea tribal descent. Ainsley is a seasoned producer and director of more than two...

Location: Wellington The New Zealand Film Commission has recently been through change to both our strategy and our structure. We are looking for a Co-Production and Incentives Executive to join our established Wellington-based team. The focus of...

Frequently asked questions are available to assist applicants with interpreting the Rebate criteria and application process. We encourage NZSPR applicants to review these documents regularly as they are updated from time to time. New versions have just...

TRAILER RELEASED FOR LOCAL & SXSW AWARD WINNING FILM WE WERE DANGEROUS STARRING ERANA JAMES AND RIMA TE WIATA CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TRAILER CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE POSTER AUCKLAND, NZ (Wednesday 12 June) The...

Auckland based role  The New Zealand Film Commission has recently been through change to both our strategy and our structure. We are looking for an Investment and Development Executive to join our Auckland based team to administer our script...

Auckland based role  The New Zealand Film Commission is looking for someone to manage our funding decision-making processes in relation to film development and film investment. The focus of this position is on ensuring we are making quality...

Rights, Licensing and Royalties Executive Location: Grey Lynn, Auckland The New Zealand Film Commission is looking for a talented Rights, Licensing and Royalties Executive to join its Auckland based team. This role will be responsible for setting up...

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is implementing changes to its strategy and structure to modernise our approach to the services we provide to the screen production industry. This is an exciting time to join the team at the NZFC. This new position...

Head of Funding - Auckland  Having recently completed a review of our strategy and structures, this is an exciting time of change for the New Zealand Film Commission. The Head of Funding is a newly created senior leadership position, based in our...

TRAILER AND POSTER RELEASED FOR KIWI ADVENTURE COMEDY BOOKWORM STARRING ELIJAH WOOD AND BREAKOUT STAR NELL FISHER CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TRAILER CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE POSTER   AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND...

The announcement that Vote Arts, Culture and Heritage have allocated $67.4m of their budget to support the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate (NZSPR) over the next two years is great news for the screen industry, the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC)...

The New Zealand Film Commission is looking for an experienced marketing and communications professional to join its team based in Auckland.  This is a new job in an exciting industry. The focus of this position is marketing New Zealand as a screen...

New Zealand Film Commission Head of Development and Production Leanne Saunders will depart the agency at the end of May 2024. Leanne announced the news to staff today. Leanne joined NZFC in 2016 following a career in producing, culminating in the box...

  This week NZFC Spotlight talks to producer Nigel McCulloch about his mahi and peeks behind the curtain of his documentary Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara  Kent Belcher and Nigel McCulloch When did you first become...

The NZFC offers a huge congratulations to Dale Corlett who has been announced as the next Executive Director for Script to Screen.   After nine years in the role of NZFC Head of Talent Development, Dale is looking forward to a new adventure...

Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga NZ Film Commission Request for Proposals for: NZFC Industry Led Talent Development Fund This is an exciting new fund of $1.2m per annum for industry led talent development initiatives, with a funding cap of $600,000 per...

To celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day we caught up for a kōrero with Felicity Hamill to discuss her role as an Access Coordinator and her hopes for the future of deaf, disabled and neurodivergent communities in the screen industry....

The NZFC is delighted at Warner Brothers' announcement today that the studio is in early development of two prequels to The Lord of the Rings films. Reportedly the films are to be helmed by director and actor Andy Serkis and have the full support of Sir...