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The 2024/25 Industry Development Fund combines the previous Strategic training Fund and the NZFC administered On-the-Job Development programme for internships, mentorships, attachments and professional placements. It has a focus on devolving support to...

The Board meets five times a year to set policy and budgets, monitor progress and consider applications for feature film financing. 

This guidance provides further information on the 5% Uplift Points Test. This guidance should be read alongside the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate Criteria for International Productions dated 1 November 2023.

A list of organisations and tools that inspire diversity, inclusion and equity in the Aotearoa screen sector. The organisations included in this list are a helpful resource and their inclusion should not be viewed as an official NZFC endorsement or...

Tomo Mai (The NZFC Application Portal) is open as at 1 August for Feature Film Production Investment (FFPI), Advanced Development (ADF) and International Co-Development Fund (ICF) funding applications. The corresponding guidelines have been updated to...

The Advanced Development Fund (ADF) supports the final packaging and development needed for feature projects to become production ready. What we fund Support to advance scripted dramatic feature length  projects, so they will be eligible for ...

An unpredictable journey through time and space with a ragtag group of thieves and their newest recruit: an 11-year-old history buff named Kevin. Together, they set out on a thrilling quest to save the boy's parents, and the world. Creators Jemaine...

Penny loses everything when she accuses her husband of a sex crime against her daughter's teenage friend, and no one believes her.

Minecraft ASH Chief of War Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires Spartacus: House of Ashur The Wrecking Crew    

NZFC has today announced the appointment of Esther Cahill-Chiaroni to the role of Development Lead and Morgan Waru (Ngāti Porou) to the role of Exec – Development and Investment. Esther was Executive Director at Script to Screen for 8 years where she co...

Following Minister Goldsmith’s announcement on 2 July 2024, a minor change has been made to the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate Criteria for New Zealand Productions. Effective from 1 July 2024, scripted series with minimum Qualifying New Zealand...

Download the NZSPR Criteria for New Zealand Productions dated 31 August 2023 here.

Adding a unique Kiwi touch to Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie was the music created by New Zealand's own The Phoenix Foundation and Tami Neilson. Their collaboration has brought an exciting and fresh sound to the movie, blending The Phoenix...

Image description:  A head and shoulders image of Jared Flitcroft, wearing a dark grey top in front of a white background. We caught up with Jared Flitcroft to discuss his hopes for the future of deaf, disabled and neurodivergent...

Looking at how we have funded films on their journey to production helps you to see how films get funded and the various ways we support filmmakers.  More recent, more detail Our records date back to 1988/89 and reflect information published...

The New Zealand Film Commission is saddened to learn of the death of Hollywood producer Jon Landau, who died on Saturday 6 July NZT. “We are really feeling the loss of this remarkable and generous man. Jon’s role in further lifting New Zealand to...

The Producer International Travel Fund supports producers to travel to international festivals and markets. What we fund Travel to key international festivals and markets to advance the packaging and financing of film projects. Grant of up to $5,000...

Frequently asked questions are available to assist applicants with interpreting the Rebate criteria and application process. We encourage NZSPR applicants to review these documents regularly as they are updated from time to time. New versions have just...

After defeating the Last Men, Gus, Jepperd, Singh, Becky and Wendy embark on a harrowing journey to Alaska in the hopes of finding Birdie, and to finally discover the truth about the origins of Hybrids and the Sick. Format  Series Production...

1,000 Wētā FX crew contributed to the film. 1,521 shots crafted, with only 38 devoid of visual effects. Thirty-three minutes of the film are entirely digital. Nearly one billion...

Queen Street follows three friends as they drive up and down Auckland's Queen Street in a 1946 Ford pickup.  On the cusp of adulthood, the dynamic of their friendship is changing and they have pinned a lot on this night on the town.  So...

These guidelines will support you to apply for post production finance from the Film Commission. Read these guidelines carefully as they will help you deliver the strongest application possible. They should be read in conjunction with the NZFC Terms of...

5% Uplift for Eligible International Productions Effective from 1 November 2023 The redeveloped 5% Uplift includes a new points test. Supporting guidance, application forms and other supporting documents can be downloaded from the list at the...

Productions intending to claim points in section F2 of the 5% Uplift Points Test can use this document to develop a marketing proposal for the New Zealand Film Commission to consider. 

New Zealand offers a variety of sound stage, studio and warehouse options for shooting your next project. Both Auckland and Wellington have dedicated studio/soundstage spaces with offices, parking, backlot and workshops. There are a number of other...

Use this template to prepare your Sustainablity Action Plan for 5% Uplift applications.

The 5% Uplift now requires productions to submit a Sustainability Action Plan and report on their carbon emissions.   Productions can use the tools and resources developed by Greenlit and the Sustainable Production Alliance to draft these:...

Use this as a guide when preparing an Audience Engagement Plan for New Zealand Screen Production Rebate applications.

Transmission Films in association with Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) are delighted to reveal today the trailer for Ka Whawhai Tonu - Struggle Without End, the historical story of the battle of O-Rākau told for...

Zahra, a young Iranian woman, lives with her Muslim family in Auckland.  In love with her Māori girlfriend, Aroha, she is unaware of the marriage arranged for her. She is therefore devastated when this is revealed upon arrival of "the...

Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) provides core operational funding for New Zealand screen guilds and industry organisations. This funding helps support these organisations to build networks, develop capacity and deliver a wide...