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Application Round dates: Open: Monday 14 July 2025. Close: Monday 4 August at 1PM Please read the funding guidelines for the application criteria, and how to apply. Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) invests in talented...

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

Minor updates have been made to the NZSPR Criteria for both New Zealand and International Productions, effective from 1 July 2025:   International Criteria   changes to the PDV Exception clause to make it easier for vendors to act as the...

Response to Official Information Act (OIA) request outlining questions around the NZFC’s international engagement, including the global trade mission and beyond. As an organisation, we welcome questions around our strategic direction, investment...

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

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

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.)

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

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.) 

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.)

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.)

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...

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.)

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

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.)

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.)

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...

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.)

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

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.

  Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) provides core operational funding for New Zealand screen guilds and industry organisations. This funding helps support these organisations to build networks, develop capacity and deliver...

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

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...

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is doubling down on their global trade mission in 2025 by attending the Annecy International Animation Film Festival’s business marketplace, Mifa, and solidifying its treaty partnership with Ireland.  This...

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) announced today its plan to launch an International Placement Initiative giving local filmmakers the opportunity to apply for internships at selected global film companies in New Zealand, Australia, UK, and Ireland...

He Kauahi Catalyst aims to support New Zealand filmmakers to progress their talents to the next stage and make exceptional narrative short films that will ignite the flame and be the catalyst for change in their career. Round open: Friday May 30th...

Download co-production FAQs here.

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) has announced they are accepting applications for the latest round of their He Kauahi Catalyst fund today.  The He Kauahi Catalyst supports New Zealand filmmakers keen to progress their talents to the next...

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...

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...

Guidelines for the He Kauahi Catalyst Fund.

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) congratulates the outstanding achievements of the Māoriland Charitable Trust and Craig Gainsborough of Greenlit, recognised at the prestigious 2025 Global Production Awards, held in Cannes this week. The New...

The New Zealand Film Commission is offering up to 15 scholarships for industry practitioners who live in regional areas of Aotearoa, identify as deaf, disabled or neurodiverse (DDN), or identify as gender diverse to attend the 2025 Doc Edge Industry or...

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...

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