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Locations
PageWith fantasy worlds loved by millions of fans, our stunning and easy-to-access locations also “double as” US, UK, Asian and European settings. You don’t have to travel far for diverse looks and with seasons opposite to the Northern Hemisphere, you can...
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Pearl
ShowcaseIssue date: 13 Sep 2022Fast facts 215 New Zealand crew. 9 New Zealand cast. 124 New Zealand extras. X, Pearl and Mr. Corman bundled under the NZSPG – International criteria. Written...
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Te Aupounamu Māori Screen Excellence Award
Funding InformationKo te Tohu Kairangi Kiriata Māori (Te Aupounamu), he wāhanga o te Rautaki Māori o Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga. Ka tukuna tēnei tohu ia tau, hei whakanui i ngā mema o te hapori kiriata Māori, kua takoha kounga nei ki te ao kiriata, kua eke rānei ki ngā...
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Keeping Things Practical Workshop
NewsIssue date: 1 Mar 2023KEEPING THINGS PRACTICAL Walt Disney Studios and the NZFC invite applications to attend a free workshop on practical effects hosted by Sir Richard Taylor and his colleagues at Wētā Workshop. The workshop will provide the...
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Whakawhanake Te Ao Niko - Interactive Development Fund decision
EventWhakawhanake Te Ao Niko - Interactive Development Fund deadline Jan 16 2023. Decisions will be made by 3 March 2023 at 5pm.
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Punch
ShowcaseIssue date: 30 Jul 2022Seventeen-year old Jim is a small-town boxing hero who carries the hopes and dreams of his father Stan on his shoulders. His growing relationship with local boy, Whetu, forces him to confront the truth about his sexuality, and choose his own future....
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Under the Vines Season 2
ShowcaseIssue date: 23 Feb 2023Under The Vines follows Rebecca Gibney and Charles Edwards as two unlikely city slickers who inherit a failing vineyard in rural New Zealand. Format TV Series Production companies Libertine Pictures, EQ Media Group, Hardy White Pictures...
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Job vacancy: Systems Support Analyst
NewsIssue date: 22 Feb 2023Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is a Crown Agency governed by an eight-member board appointed by the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage. We support a diverse range of New Zealand and international stories to be...
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Documentary Development Financing Guidelines
ResourceThese guidelines provide information for filmmakers developing a feature documentary. Read these guidelines carefully as they will help you deliver the strongest application possible.
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December Board Meeting
EventDecember 2023 Board Meeting
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August Board Meeting
EventAugust 2023 Board Meeting
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He Kauahi Catalyst
Funding InformationHe Kauahi Catalyst aims to support New Zealand filmmakers to progress their talents to the next stage and make exceptional, high end narrative short films that will ignite the flame and be the catalyst for change in their career. What we fund He...
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He Kauahi Catalyst Deadline
EventHe Kauahi Catalyst funding deadline extension This funds original deadline was 13th Feb, due to the recent adverse weather in Auckland and around the country, and the upcoming weather events forecast, we have extended the deadline to the 20th Feb...
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Boost Funding
Funding InformationBoost Funding supports the growth of producers and screen businesses who have a slate of strong projects to develop, along with a strategic vision and a plan to deliver on it. Who can apply New Zealand Screen...
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Boost Deadline
EventThe deadline for Boost Funding is 1pm.
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Night Raiders
FilmIt's the year 2043. Political factions had come to a head after a war broke apart North America. In that process, Canada joined the United States, caving to the argument that the alliance was necessary for survival of the Government (previously,...
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Punch
FilmPunch is a contemporary film about love, loyalty and liberation. Jim is a seventeen-year old boxer in a small town. He is a golden boy, preparing for a fight that will elevate him to an early professional status. All bets are on his climb to success. But...
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News and Events
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Trailer Unveiled for Feel Good Kiwi Film ‘Red, White & Brass’ Featuring a Stellar Ensemble of Tongan Talent
NewsIssue date: 2 Feb 2023From the producers of The Breaker Upperers, Cousins and Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Red, White & Brass is the debut feature film for director Damon Fepulea’i who co-wrote with co-producer Halaifonua (Nua) Finau. The film stars John-Paul...
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Extended Screen Production Recovery Fund deadline
EventThe closing date for this fund is 30 June 2023 at 11pm.
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Te Māngai Pāho welcomes its inclusion in the Screen Production Recovery Fund
NewsIssue date: 27 Jan 2023Te Māngai Pāho welcomes its inclusion in the Screen Production Recovery Fund NGĀ WHAKAPUTANGA PĀPĀHOMEDIA RELEASES 27 January 2023 Te Māngai Pāho is pleased that the COVID-19 Screen Production Recovery Fund will be expanded to include Te Māngai Pāho...
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M3GAN
ShowcaseIssue date: 19 Jan 2023(from left) M3GAN and Cady (Violet McGraw) in M3GAN, directed by Gerard Johnstone. Fast facts 15 New Zealand cast 245 New Zealand crew The lobby of the Toy Company was filmed on campus at the Auckland...
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March Board Meeting
EventMarch 2023 Board Meeting
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Te Aupounamu Māori Screen Excellence Award Decision
EventThe recipient(s) of Te Aupounamu Māori Screen Excellence Award will be announced the week beginning 13 March 2023.
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Boost Funding Guidelines
ResourceIssue date: 19 Jan 2023The guidelines for Boost Funding 2023.
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Boost Funding Submission Checklist
ResourceIssue date: 19 Jan 2023This form is a transaction checklist to ensure you have the correct documents in accordance with the Guidelines. Please note by omitting certain items your application may be deemed ineligible and additional items may be required.
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Boost Budget Template
ResourceIssue date: 19 Jan 2023This form is a transaction checklist to ensure you have the correct documents in accordance with the Guidelines. Please note by omitting certain items, your application may be deemed ineligible and additional items may be required.
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Our Board
PageThe New Zealand Film Commission is governed by an eight-member board appointed by the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage. Members represent the film industry and the wider business and arts community. The Board meets every two months to set...
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Out of the Blue
FilmThe Aramoana tragedy is one of the more significant events in New Zealand's recent history. Says director Rob Sarkies, "These events highlight the positive side of the kiwi spirit as much as darkness of the actions of one man. The people of...
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He Kauahi Catalyst Funding Announcement 2022
NewsIssue date: 21 Dec 2022He Kauahi Catalyst supports New Zealand filmmakers to progress their talents to the next stage and make exceptional, high end narrative short films that will ignite the flame and be the catalyst for change in their career. Three teams have been offered...
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An Angel At My Table
FilmJane Campion brings to the screen the harrowing true-life story of Janet Frame, New Zealand’s most distinguished author. The film follows Frame along her inspiring journey, from a poverty-stricken childhood to a misdiagnosis of schizophrenia...
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Washday
FilmNew Zealand, 1963. A year after the passing of her mother, eight year old Hine and her father Whai, still grieve. One Sunday morning the water stops flowing into the house so while her father fixes it, Hine does the washing at the river. While there she...
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Firsts
FilmSteven, a closeted Chinese international student, is preparing to lose his virginity to a stranger he met online. With video calls from his emphatic mother half a world away about his fabricated girlfriend and the looming presence of his deceased father...
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Fetch
FilmGeorge the dog and his human August are the only two souls aboard a gigantic, dilapidated space station. They’re charged with keeping it running, but are overwhelmed by the scope of the task. They spend their days cleaning vents and throwing a well...
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Whina
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Pain
FilmSeven year old Sarah idolises her Dad. Watching his indoor cricket game is one of her favourite pastimes. She wants to be just like him. One afternoon, at what seems to be a routine game, Sarah is cheering Dad on from the sidelines when Dad...