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The Guidelines for Te Puna Kairangi Premium Productions for International Audiences - Premium Contingency Fund.

Spotlight caught up for a kōrero with Uproar and Bellbird writer/director Hamish Bennett about his mahi and pathway into making feature films.  Ko Hamish Bennett tōku ingoa (Te Arawa, Patuharakeke, Kāi Tahu). I'm married to Jody and we have...

New Zealand filmmaker Jonathan Ogilvie’s semi-autobiographical music drama Head South, featuring Ed Oxenbould, Márton Csókás, singer-songwriter Stella Bennett (Benee), and Roxie Mohebbi will open the 53rd edition of the International Film Festival...

  We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and customer centric person to join our team as our Team Coordinator.  This role will manage all office administration tasks for the Wellington office and provide administrative...

Kismet in association with Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) and Mister Smith Entertainment are proud to release the trailer for THE CONVERT, which will be releasing in Aotearoa New Zealand in 2024. Following Once...

Loren Taylor’s darkly comic debut feature THE MOON IS UPSIDE DOWN was awarded Best First Feature at the closing ceremony of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival this weekend after sell-out screenings at the highly regarded A-List festival in Estonia....

Production has wrapped on Piki Films (JoJo Rabbit, Hunt for the Wilderpeople) and Sandy Lane Productions (Bad Behaviour, Juniper) feature The Mountain. The film marks acclaimed Aotearoa New Zealand actor Rachel House’s (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Mutunga)...

This is the New Zealand Film Commission's Annual Report for 2022/23.

Feature Film Production Investment At the October 2023 Board Meeting, the NZFC Board approved conditional offers of funding to three new feature films. The Gate (Documentary) Logline: Hidden away from the mainstream, New Zealand is at the forefront of...

Download the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate Criteria for International Productions dated 1 November 2023 here. (Productions seeking the 5% Uplift should also refer to the Guidance Document, which can be downloaded here.)

Production on a new local feature film based on the Pike River mine tragedy of 2010 has commenced in Māwhera, Greymouth. Directed by Rob Sarkies (Out of the Blue, Consent: The Louise Nicholas Story, Scarfies), and working in close collaboration with...

Shooting is set to commence in the Taupō region for a new local feature film The Rule of Jenny Pen starring Emmy, Tony and Golden Globe award winning actor John Lithgow (The Crown, Dexter, 3rd Rock from the Sun), Academy, Emmy and Tony award winning...

Are you studying a New Zealand film at school? We have created school study guides for some films we have funded. These study guides can be used in conjunction with NCEA requirements.

Lucy, a former child actor, seeks enlightenment at a retreat led by spiritual leader Elon while she navigates her close yet turbulent relationship with her stunt-performer daughter, Dylan. Format  Film Production company Protagonist Pictures...

New Zealand Writers Guild (NZWG) Seed grants offer an opportunity for writers to develop feature film scripts without a producer attached. NZWG Seed funds supported by New Zealand Film Commission: Assistance for writers with the development of...

The New Zealand Film Commission supports the development of high impact, authentic and culturally significant films for Aotearoa New Zealand; we work to sustain and strengthen economic growth for our thriving film industry; we support the development of...

The New Zealand Screen Production Rebate (NZSPR) is a government-back screen incentives scheme available to international and domestic productions (including Official Co-productions). The New Zealand Film Commission administers film and...

Frequently asked questions on the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate Criteria for International Productions.

Fast Facts 96% New Zealand crew 78% New Zealand cast Production based at Kumeu Film Studios Post-production took place in Auckland 10 New Zealand HODs...

Following the appointment of Alastair Carruthers as Chair of TVNZ, the NZFC Board has worked with MCH and Treasury to prepare a comprehensive conflict management plan to ensure that any potential or perceived conflicts arising from Alastair’s dual roles...

We are happy to announce that Dana Youngman has joined the NZFC for a few months as a Change Manager. Her mission is to help us improve our funding systems and processes and to listen to and maximise our relationships with creatives. Dana is an...

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) and Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) partnered with Max on the upcoming second season of the original comedy series Our Flag Means Death as part of the New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG) 5% Uplift....

Not your average LEGAL AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS MANAGER  High Profile Role in an Exciting Industry The New Zealand Film Commission supports the development of high impact, authentic and culturally significant films for Aotearoa New Zealand; we...

There is up to $50,000 available per application for established Māori and Pacific Island filmmakers with the aim of supporting business and slate development. Project formats can include: Feature film narrative or documentary projects including...

The closing date for the fund is 13 November 2023 at 1pm.

The He Ara Development Fund supports established filmmakers to tell authentic and exciting Māori and Pacific Island stories on screen.  If you are experiencing difficulties in understanding how to apply, please feel free to email us at ...

This is the Film Commission's Statement of Performance Expectations for the year ending June 30 2024.

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Production on Kiwi feature film Tinā, marking the feature film directorial debut of Miki Magasiva and The Brown Factory, is currently underway in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. Tinā is an inspiring and heartwarming drama that follows the story of...

Kōpere Hou - Fresh Shorts deadline 6 November 2023.

DIRECTOR'S NOTES - Costa Botes "I originally conceived this idea around 1990 and sketched out most of the main sequences and narrative threads. About a year later, I mentioned it to Peter Jackson, and he was keen to get involved. Together...

The reappearance of Charlie Davies, an old friend and recently returned serviceman, marks a turning point. They marry and he devotes himself to her recovery. Reunited with Penny they become a family and set out to share in the new life promised after the...