• Urutahi Koataata Māori

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    Issue date: 28 Aug 2019

    A guide to working with the Māori screen industry.

  • The Brown Book

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    Issue date: 28 Aug 2019

    A guide to working with Māori in the screen industry.

  • Ngā Aho Whakaari Working with Māori in Screen Production

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    Issue date: 20 Feb 2020

    Ngā Aho Whakaari's document on Working with Māori in Screen Production

  • Te Rautaki Māori

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    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...

  • Post Production Funding

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    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,...

  • Distribution Funding

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    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...

  • Film Distribution Grants Guidelines

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    Issue date: 22 Sep 2020

    We offer financial assistance to domestic distributors of NZFC-funded New Zealand feature films to help maximise the New Zealand domestic theatrical audience. Read these helpful guidelines to assist you. 

  • NZFC External Complaints Policy

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    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...

  • Fresh Shorts Sample Delivery Schedule

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    Issue date: 22 Sep 2020

    A sample delivery schedule for Fresh Shorts funding

  • Sample Short Film Script - My Friend Michael Jones

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    Issue date: 22 Sep 2020

    A sample short film script - My Friend Michael Jones

  • Sample Short Film Script - Shadow Cut

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    Issue date: 22 Sep 2020

    A sample short film script - Shadow Cut

  • Tautoko Tāngata - Māori Talent Development Guidelines

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    Issue date: 5 Feb 2020

    The guidelines for the Tautoko Tāngata-Māori Talent Development Fund.

  • Tautoko Tāngata Te Whakawhanake Pūmanawa Māori He Aratohu mā ngā Kaitono

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    Issue date: 24 Feb 2020

    Guidelines for the Tautoko Tāngata Māori Talent Development fund in te reo Māori

  • Other Funding Opportunities

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    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 ...

  • Funding Overview

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    Find out what we fund and how to apply and what we have funded in the past.

  • New Zealand Film On Demand

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    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...

  • Our Films

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  • Made in New Zealand

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  • Resource Library

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

  • New Zealand Film Certification

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    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...

  • Key Festivals and Markets

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    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.

  • Ngā Kōkiri Whāngai o te mahere whakatinana rautaki 2018-2021

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    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...

  • Te Puna Ataata - New Zealand Film Heritage Trust

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    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...

  • NZ Government

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    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...

  • CE Expenses 2019/20

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    Issue date: 27 Jul 2020

    The CE's expenses from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020

  • Helping Amazing Stories Unfold

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  • Distributor and Sales Agent Information Sheet

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    This information sheet answers some frequently asked questions around distribution deals, film distribution grants and sales agents. If you have further questions please contact our marketing team.

  • Site map

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  • About Us

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    Growing the New Zealand film industry  We support a diverse range of New Zealand and international stories to be told here, and seen everywhere. We promote our talented individuals and our industry’s reputation for creativity, innovation and...

  • Get In Touch With Our Filming Experts

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    New Zealand is home to some of the world's most sophisticated  productions. We're here to help you explore how our country can benefit your project and our specialist enquiries team help with  locations, production services contacts and...

  • New Zealand Content Information Sheet

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    This information sheet will help you find out what we mean by 'significant New Zealand content'.

  • Terms of Trade

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    This document sets out the terms under which the New Zealand Film Commission does business with feature film producers. It is important you read and understand this document before you apply for feature film production financing.

  • Statement of Intent 2019 -2023

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    Issue date: 31 Jul 2019

    The NZFC's Statement of Intent for the years 2019 - 2023

  • CE Expenses 2018/19

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    Issue date: 30 Jul 2019

    The CE's expenses from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019

  • Short Film Schedule Template

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    Issue date: 7 Jun 2019

    A schedule template to use when applying for Catalyst He Kauahi or Fresh Shorts funding.

  • Short Film Budget Template

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    Issue date: 7 Jun 2019

    A budget template to use when applying for Catalyst He Kauahi or Fresh Shorts funding.