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A sample delivery schedule for Fresh Shorts funding

A sample short film script - My Friend Michael Jones

A sample short film script - Shadow Cut

Guidelines for the Catalyst He Kauahi fund.

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

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

The guidelines for the Whakawhanake Kiriata: Māori Film Development Funds.

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

BOOST Augusto awarded amount: $75,000  Augusto is an award-winning New Zealand company founded in 2008 by Michelle Walshe and Leon Kirkbeck.  Augusto’s successes include New Zealand’s highest-grossing documentary, Chasing Great: Richie...

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.

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.

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

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

Guidelines for the Film Festival Fund

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

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

Berlinale Talents (formerly Berlinale Talent Campus) is an annual six-day creative summit for up-and-coming filmmakers. It runs alongside the Berlin International Film Festival. The summit consists of lectures, discussions, workshops and excursions for...

A report outlining the aggregated results of the 2018 survey of the New Zealand Film Commission's Stakeholders 

A successful commercial film release can be as much about commerce as it is about art. What is Your Product and Who is the Consumer? Route to Market Communicating your Film to the Target Audience Release Goals and Budget Marketing Campaign...

Guidelines for the expression of interest  - New Zealand producer for Ngā Pouwhenua Joint Indigenous initiative.

Guidelines for applying for Raupapa Whakaari: Drama to the World

The guidelines for Ngā Pouwhenua Joint Initiative

The following five levels have been created to help clarify eligibility for NZFC talent development support. When applying for funding talent will need to provide a link to verify where they feel they sit on the career pathway.

The American Film Market is a pivotal destination for independent film companies and businesspeople from all over the world. It is held each year in Santa Monica at the beginning of November. The American Film Market runs six months after Cannes. This...

Creative filmmaking is a practical business. On this page you can find some practical advice for producing a successful film. Finance and budget Once you have a script ready for production, and a producer and director attached, you need to create a...

Clemont-Ferrand in France is one of the world's leading short film festivals. Who goes? The event attracts more than 100,000 visitors for its annual film festival and marketplace.The festival's top prize, the Grand Prix, carries an award of 4,000...

The annual Cannes Cinéfondation Résidence du Festival  welcomes 12 young filmmakers from around the world who are working on their first or second feature film. A jury selects six filmmakers for each of the two four-and-a-half-month sessions per...

The MIFF (Melbourne International Film Festival) Accelerator programme is an intensive director development programme aimed at short film directors who are seeking to transition to feature filmmaking. It takes place each August, alongside the Melbourne...

The Film Commission encourages private investment being made available to New Zealand productions. This information sheet outlines the terms of private investment that we find acceptable. When seeking investment from the Film Commission...

What are the latest trends in media content? Find out in the Film Commission's report on Cinema and Media Trends.  Changing media landscape We are living in a constantly changing world of media and connectivity. Filmmakers are challenged to...

The Short Film International Festival Fund provides financial assistance towards the travel costs for the makers of short films invited to significant film festivals.  There is also some funding available to cover post production costs where that...

The Pause Clause is an opportunity for filmmakers to get meaningful feedback on their film before committing to a final edit. This is an important part of the production schedule. The three-week pause needs to be planned, budgeted for and scheduled...

The Film Commission encourages an increased level of private investment being made available to New Zealand productions.  This information sheet outlines the private investment terms that the Film Commission views as acceptable.

How do you write a script for a short film? Here are some tips from successful filmmakers about writing a short film.

Read the Israel-New Zealand Film Co-production Agreement here.