Role
Film New Zealand is a member of the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) and is New Zealand's national film locations office facilitating access both nationally and internationally to New Zealand as one of the world's best screen production destinations.
Film New Zealand provides a complete introduction service for those wishing to film in New Zealand. We can supply everything you need to know about our locations, facilities, crews, permits, immigration, transport and accommodation.
We aim to ensure that everyone has a satisfying experience of filming in New Zealand and we will do everything in our power to ensure this happens.
New Zealand's film friendly network reaches throughout the country and Film New Zealand works collaboratively with the country's regional film offices. Using our comprehensive in-house database we can provide a fast, educated response to any inquiry - whether it be a TV commercial, telefeature, documentary or feature film.
Film New Zealand is an independent, industry-led organisation, governed by a Board of Trustees representing industry and government.
Team
Consulting Producers
| Name |
Role |
| Sue Thompson |
Special Projects |
| Paul Davis |
Auckland Representative |
Read team biographies
Film New Zealand also contracts a number of screen industry professionals, such as location scouts and line-producers, as consultants.
Top
Board of Trustees
| Trustee |
Occupation |
Role |
| Julian Grimmond |
Producer |
Chair |
| Dr Allan Freeth |
CEO, TelstraClear |
Deputy Chair |
| Catherine Madigan |
Producer |
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| Garry Little |
Managing Director, Digital Post |
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| Jos Ruffell |
Business Development Executive, Sidhe |
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| Julie Elstone |
Producer & Production Manager |
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| Miranda Harcourt |
Actor and Producer, Map Films |
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Read current trustees' biographies
Past Trustees
| Trustee |
Occupation |
Dates |
| Kevin Jennings |
Executive Manager, Film Otago Southland |
October 2009 - April 2013 |
| Graeme Mason |
Chief Executive Officer, New Zealand Film Commission |
April 2009 - March 2013 |
| Murray Francis |
Line Producer |
July 2004 - May 2011 |
| Sarah Cull |
Head of Business Affairs, NZ Film Commission |
October 2008 - July 2010 |
| Peter Avery |
Film Venture Taranaki |
2003 - 16 October 2009 |
| Sue Thompson |
Company Director |
2003 - 7 September 2009 |
| Cheryll Sotheran |
Sector Director Creative Industries, NZ Trade & Enterprise |
December 2006 - 20 July 2009 |
| David Madigan |
Production Sound Mixer |
2003 - 17 October 2008 |
| Ruth Harley |
CEO, NZ Film Commission |
2003 - 17 October 2008 |
| Paul Voigt |
Investment Manager, Investment NZ |
2003 - 8 December 2006 |
| Trishia Downie |
Line Producer |
July 2004 - 20 October 2006 |
| Don Reynolds |
Producer |
July 2004 - 20 October 2006 |
| Chloe Smith |
Line Producer |
July 2004 - 5 October 2005 |
| Keith Mackenzie |
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| Geoff Dixon |
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| Nigel Hutchinson |
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Strategic Partners
New Zealand Film Commission
The New Zealand Film Commission was established in 1978. Since then over 200 feature films have been made in New Zealand with more than 100 of these made with New Zealand Film Commission finance. The Film Commission undertakes a variety of activities including the provision of loans and equity financing to New Zealand producers and directors and the sale and marketing of New Zealand films. The Film Commission supports Maori filmmaking and participates in industry initiatives, ranging from policy development for training, to preservation of New Zealand film culture in archives. The Film Commission administers the Large Budget Screen Production Grant as an incentive for filmmaking in New Zealand. Film New Zealand and the Film Commission work closely together in supporting domestic production and in providing information on incentives including the grant and official co-productions.
www.nzfilm.co.nz
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is the New Zealand Government's trade and economic development agency. NZTE is a gateway to information, advice and funding and strives to improve the capability and international competitiveness of New Zealand businesses. Creative Industries including screen production are acknowledged as key wealth creators in a knowledge economy.
www.nzte.govt.nz
Sponsors
Film New Zealand acknowledges sponsorship received from businesses supporting the New Zealand screen production industry.
