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A grief-stricken Chinese widower (Xuan Huang) living in New Zealand retraces his relationship with his late wife (Caiyu Yang) and attempts to fulfill her dream in this Chinese-NZ romantic drama.  Format  Feature Film ...

You ever hear the one about the cop, the songbird, the psycho and the mafia princess? Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) is a twisted tale told by Harley herself, as only Harley can tell it. When Gotham’s most...

Vin Diesel stars as Ray Garrison, a soldier recently killed in action and brought back to life as the superhero Bloodshot by the RST corporation. With an army of nanotechnology in his veins, he’s an unstoppable force –stronger than ever and able to heal...

Acclaimed filmmaker Niki Caro brings the epic tale of Mulan to life in an inspiring, thrilling adventure that follows a fearless young woman as she risks everything out of love for her family and her country to become one of the greatest warriors China...

In Disney+’s Lady and the Tramp, a timeless re-telling of the 1955 animated classic, a pampered house dog and a tough but lovable stray embark on an unexpected adventure and, despite their differences, grow closer and come to understand the value of...

Henry Brogan is an elite 51-year-old assassin who's ready to call it quits after completing his 72nd job. His plans get turned upside down when he becomes the target of a mysterious operative who can seemingly predict his every move. To his horror,...

When his space shuttle flight has an accident, an astronaut remembers the lessons his father taught him growing up.  Screen Incentives  New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG) International Post, Digital and Visual Effects (PDV) Grant...

A family's tropical vacation is interrupted by a violent storm which capsizes their boat and lands them in a strange land filled with danger and mystery.  Screen Incentives  New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG) International ...

Astronaut Roy McBride undertakes a mission across an unforgiving solar system to uncover the truth about his missing father and his doomed expedition that now, 30 years later, threatens the universe.  Screen Incentives  New Zealand Screen...

After losing her job and her boyfriend, city girl Gabriela (Christina Milian) spontaneously enters a contest and wins a rustic New Zealand inn. Thousands of airline miles later, she discovers that The Bellbird Valley Farm boasts a crumbling facade, a...

The final season of Game of Thrones depicts the culmination of the series' two primary conflicts: the Great War against the Army of the Dead, and the Last War for control of the Iron Throne.  Screen Incentives  New Zealand Screen Production...

An ensemble drama about a group of young rodeo riders in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The show centers on Ashley, a rodeo-as-hell sparkplug who refuses to stay within the lines that have been drawn for her, and her boyfriend Brant, a rodeo prodigy torn between a...

Reunited by their father's death, estranged siblings with extraordinary powers uncover shocking family secrets - and a looming threat to humanity.  Screen Incentives  New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG) International Post,...

Teen hacker Robin of Sherwood joins forces with a group of renegades to battle the mad Sheriff of Nottingham through the flooded storm-lashed streets of 23rd century London.  Screen Incentives  New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG)...

To save his family, Mosley, must embark on an epic journey to find the legendary Uprights…but what he unexpectedly finds will unlock a secret revealing his true nature. With large and layered themes, Mosley tells a timeless adventurous tale of family,...

After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the universe is in ruins. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers assemble once more in order to reverse Thanos' actions and restore balance to the universe.   Screen...

The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.   Screen Incentives New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG)...

About The Dead Lands TV series The Dead Lands is an eight-part supernatural adventure that is set in a mythic Māori past. The series features a murdered Māori warrior, Waka Nuku Rau (Te Kohe Tuhaka), who’s sent back to the world of the living to redeem...

The Power of Inclusion Summit was held in Auckland's Aotea Centre 3-4 October.  Over 700 people, including 160 who received scholarships, attended the event, hosted by the NZFC and Women in Film and Television International (WIFTI),...

Format Feature Film Production Company Twentieth Century Fox in association with Marvel Entertainment, TSG Entertainment, Marv Films, Constantin Films, Genre Films and The Moving Picture Company Producer Gregory Goodman (producer), Simon...

Ash is baaaack! Bruce Campbell reprises his "Evil Dead" film role as heroic, chainsaw-handed monster fighter Ash Williams, now an aging lothario who has successfully avoided responsibility, maturity and heinous villains for the past 30 years. Constantly...

Based on the internationally acclaimed Japanese Manga, Ghost in the Shell stars Scarlett Johansson as Major:  A human, saved from a terrible crash, who is cyber-enhanced to become a perfect soldier, devoted to stopping the world’s most...

In space, no one can hear you scream. After nearly four decades, those words remain synonymous with the sheer, relentless intensity of Sir Ridley Scott’s masterpiece of futuristic horror, Alien. Now, the father of the iconic franchise returns once...

In War for the Planet of the Apes, the third chapter of the critically acclaimed blockbuster franchise, Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses...

What starts out as a lavish train ride through Europe quickly unfolds into one of the most stylish, suspenseful and thrilling mysteries ever told.  From the novel by best-selling author Agatha Christie, Murder on the Orient Express tells...

New Zealand’s spectacular mountains and glaciers, accessible locations, and highly skilled mountain film industry make New Zealand the ideal location for shooting snow. With a production track-record in drama, documentary, TVCs and snowsports; and...

Spartacus was shot over four seasons in a studio in Auckland, with not one frame shot on location. The production used 788 local suppliers, leased 6 warehouses (which were converted for production), and provided 20,000 extras' workdays. The series...

Rob Tapert has been working in New Zealand since he was commissioned by Universal Pictures in 1994 to film five Hercules movies here. About to leave on the location scout, he heard about the "undiscovered production treasure" of New Zealand and came...

Made in Auckland for more than a decade, Power Rangers is one of the top rated and longest running kids' live-action television shows. It airs in over 150 markets worldwide. The series was originally produced in New Zealand by The Walt Disney Studios....

“It’s a testament to the skill, talent and imagination of New Zealand crews that they are able to completely fabricate these other worlds that have never been seen before. Our crews are extraordinary. They are all professional, they are all...

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

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.

China's deadliest special forces operative settles into a quiet life on the sea, but when sadistic mercenaries begin targeting nearby civilians, he must leave his newfound peace behind and return to his duties as a soldier and protector. Screen...

Drifting aimlessly through life, Kaisi (Li Yi Feng: Hundred Flowers Winner Mr. Six, Guilty of Mind) has racked up debts of several million having borrowed money from his friends. Lured with the promise of writing it all off, Kaisi leaves his ailing...

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