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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...

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...

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.

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

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

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...

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

Feature Film Post Production Investment helps exciting projects to get over the finishing line. What we fund Post production financing to help finish films for the big screen. This is in the form of equity investment up to $500,000. Who can apply...

Feature Film Production Investment supports our filmmaking community to make films that are loved by their intended audiences.  You can apply for a Production Investment of up to $2.5million for your film.   Full information can be...

The NZFC's Statement of Intent for the years 2024 - 2028

Feature Film Development Funding enables filmmakers to take the time and care necessary to craft remarkable scripts and documentary stories. Then, as a project progresses towards shooting, the funding extends to support casting, packaging and the...

The 5% Uplift now requires productions to submit a Sustainability Action Plan and report on their carbon emissions.   Productions can use the tools and resources developed by Greenlit and the Sustainable Production Alliance to draft these:...

Collecting demographic data at the NZFC High quality demographic data about the screen sector is vital for the NZFC to better understand the make-up and needs of the industry, and to help develop policies that will support a diverse and inclusive sector...

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

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...

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...

These guidelines will support you to apply for post production finance from the Film Commission. Read these guidelines carefully as they will help you deliver the strongest application possible. They should be read in conjunction with the NZFC Terms of...

Productions intending to claim points in section F2 of the 5% Uplift Points Test can use this document to develop a marketing proposal for the New Zealand Film Commission to consider. 

Use this template to prepare your Sustainablity Action Plan for 5% Uplift applications.

Use this as a guide when preparing an Audience Engagement Plan for New Zealand Screen Production Rebate applications.

What is an Access Coordinator?  An Access Coordinator is a below-the-line crew role that works with film and television productions to ensure that access and adjustments are implemented so everyone can give their best work on set.   An...

We want to make a difference for New Zealanders. We care about closing pay gaps, it’s the right thing to do and it aligns with our values. That’s why we’re committed to meeting the Public Service Kia Toipoto Action Plan.

Official Co-productions applying for an Interim Rebate under the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate must complete this form and include it with the application materials.