• He Ara Whakaurunga Kanorau I NZFC Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

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    Issue date: 30 May 2022

    The NZFC's diversity and inclusion strategy document

  • Early Development Fund Submission Checklist

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    Issue date: 26 Apr 2022

    The submission checklist for the Early Develoment Fund.

  • Documentary Development Submission Checklist

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    Issue date: 26 Apr 2022

    The submission checklist for the Documentary Development Fund.

  • Scriptwriting

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    “I have a great idea for a film – where do I go from here?” This is one of the most common questions we get asked. Starting out as a writer in the film industry is tough and advice can be hard to find. We hope to shed some light on the process...

  • NZFC Diversity and Inclusion Committee Terms of Reference

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    Issue date: 6 Apr 2022

    The terms of reference for the NZFC's Diversity and Inclusion Committee

  • The NZFC’s Definition of Underrepresented Communities in the NZ Film Industry

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    Issue date: 1 Dec 2021

    The NZFC has identified the following groups as underrepresented: Māori, Pacific peoples, Asian communities, MELAA (Middle Eastern, Latin American and African), women, gender diverse, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with a disability,...

  • Audience Engagement Plan Information Sheet

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    This information sheet outlines the minimum detail required in your Audience Engagement Plan. Every project is different, and will have different audience appeal. However, we expect everyone seeking our investment to have a clear understanding of who...

  • Film Festivals in New Zealand

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    Issue date: 19 Oct 2018

    The following is a selection of annual film festivals in New Zealand that screen New Zealand films. Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival is a national event featuring a programme...

  • Premium Fund Interim Production Round Deliverables

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    Issue date: 13 Sep 2021

    The deliverables, by format, for the Premium Fund Interim Production Round.

  • Premium Fund Interim Production Round Submission Checklist

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    Issue date: 13 Sep 2021

    The submission checklist for the Premium Fund Interim Production Round.

  • CE Expenses 2020/21

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    Issue date: 30 Jul 2021

    The CE's expenses 1 July 2020 - 30 June 2021

  • Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi – The Premium Development Fund Submission Checklist

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    Issue date: 9 Mar 2021

    The submission checklist for Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi – The Premium Development Fund.

  • Statement of Performance Expectations 2022

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    Issue date: 30 Jun 2021

    This is the Film Commission's Statement of Performance Expectations for the year ending June 30 2022.

  • FAQ for Premium Productions for International Audiences Fund (Pūtea Kiriata Hiranga)

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    Issue date: 15 Feb 2021

    A document with answers to frequently asked questions about the Premium Productions for International Audiences Fund (Te Puna Kairangi Premium Fund).

  • International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam - IDFA

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    The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) is considered one of the the most important documentary festivals in the world. It is also, in terms of visitors, the largest.  Who goes? The project market "Forum" is an...

  • Cannes Film Festival

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    The Cannes Film Festival is the world's most famous film festival.  What are the different sections? International Competition (feature and short films) Out of Competition; Un Certain Regard and Cinefondation (medium-length and short films...

  • Te Rautaki Māori 2019/20

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    Issue date: 30 Nov 2020

    He poipoi i ngā kaitātaki pūrākau kia puta ai he taonga tūturu mō Aotearoa. Champion exceptional story tellers to create enduring taonga for Aotearoa Te Rautaki Māori 2018-2021 celebrates the unique and distinctive culture of Aotearoa...

  • Annual Report 2019/20

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    Issue date: 27 Jan 2021

    This is the New Zealand Film Commission's Annual Report for 2019/20.

  • Ethnicity - Head Count Method 2019/20

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    Issue date: 4 Dec 2020

    Head Count 2019/20 The following data has been collated to show the ethnic diversity across the pool of creatives granted NZFC development and/or production funding during the 2019/20 financial year.   Demographic data about key creatives...

  • NZSPG - New Zealand Productions 2019/20

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    Issue date: 17 Aug 2020

    The New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG) New Zealand Productions The New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG) offers grants for New Zealand productions with the purpose of building the sustainability of New Zealand’s screen...

  • Gender Identity - Project Count Method

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    Issue date: 17 Aug 2020

    Project Count 2019/20 The following data has been collated to show the representation of genders across projects that were granted development and/or production funding from the NZFC during the 2019/20 financial year. Figures and graphs on this...

  • Funding Volumes 2019/20

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    Issue date: 19 Nov 2020

    Development and Production Financing 2019/20 In the 2019/20 financial year, the NZFC continued to support New Zealand feature film projects  through both direct and devolved funding for script development and...

  • Gender Identity - Head Count Method

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    Issue date: 17 Aug 2020

    Head Count 2019/20 The following analysis shows the representation of genders across the pool of creatives who have been granted development or production funding from the NZFC during the 2019/20 financial year. Capturing gender identity data is...

  • NZSPG - International Productions 2019/20

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    Issue date: 17 Aug 2020

    The New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG) International Productions The New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG) offers grants for international productions choosing to film in New Zealand, or using New Zealand companies for post-production,...

  • Statement of Performance Expectations 2021

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    Issue date: 30 Jul 2020

    This is the NZFC's Statement of Performance Expectations for the year ending 30 June 2021.

  • Statement of Performance Expectations 2020

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    Issue date: 29 Jul 2019

    This is the NZFC's Statement of Performance Expectations for the year ending 30 June 2020.

  • CE Expenses 2017/18

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    Issue date: 31 Jul 2018

    The CE's expenses 1 July 2107 to 30 June 2018.

  • Annual Report 2016/17

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    Issue date: 6 Nov 2017

    This is the New Zealand Film Commission's Annual Report for 2016/17

  • Annual Report 2018/19

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    Issue date: 4 Dec 2019

    This is the New Zealand Film Commission's Annual Report for 2018/19.

  • About this Data

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    Issue date: 25 Nov 2020

    Capture of Demographic Data [nzfc:data-embed:0] What Data is Captured? [nzfc:data-embed:1] Counting Key Creatives Our reporting focuses on comparing the entire application pool against those projects that are offered funding by the NZFC. It should...

  • Kōpere Hou-Fresh Shorts Application Pointers

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    Issue date: 22 Sep 2020

    Application pointers for those wishing to apply for Kōpere Hou-Fresh Shorts funding

  • New Zealand Feature Films Share of New Zealand Box Office

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    Here you can find a table outlining the share that New Zealand feature films have received at the New Zealand box office since 1993.   

  • NZIER Report 2017

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    What economic impact does the New Zealand film industry have on the economy? Find out in this 2017 report from the NZIER (New Zealand Institute of Economic Research).  

  • Research on Film Commission Funded Films

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    The Film Commission regularly conducts research on the films they fund. The audience research below profiles the audiences for New Zealand films and investigates what drives audiences to cinemas.

  • Feature Films made in New Zealand (from 2013)

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    Issue date: 25 Jan 2018

    A list of feature films made in New Zealand from 2013 onward.

  • iGeneration Report

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    Issue date: 24 May 2018

    The iGeneration report which was released in May 2017