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Academy Award nominated director Taika Waititi gathered a talented crew to bring to audiences the bigger picture of life’s little moments. “Eagle vs Shark isn’t a romantic comedy rather a slightly dark, amusing tale with a little bit...

We are seeking an experienced, organised, and capable office administrator who thrives on creating a great team environment. To be successful in this role we are looking for someone with a minimum of 3 years proven office administration experience who...

Evil Dead Rise is a terrifying new instalment in the iconic horror franchise created by Sam Raimi in the 1980s. A new group of young people uncover the Necronomicon, inadvertently unleashing the mother of all evil. Moving the action out of the woods and...

As a deadly new wave of the Sick bears down, Gus (Christian Convery) and a band of fellow hybrids are held prisoner by General Abbot (Neil Sandilands) and the Last Men. Looking to consolidate power by finding a cure, Abbot uses the children as fodder for...

The deadline for Early Development/Documentary Development/Hāpaitia Te Kaupapa Kiriata: Māori Feature Film Support and Tuhinga Reo Māori: Te Reo Māori Development Fund is 1pm.

Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is looking to engage an experienced Team Administrator for a fixed term period, initially for six (6) months.  This role is primarily responsible for coordinating and ensuring the smooth...

We are pleased to announce the successful applicants for this year’s Interactive Development Fund. The Interactive Development Fund supports concept development of original, narrative-focused, interactive and games content delivered on any platform (...

With 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...

Fast 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...

Ko 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...

Whakawhanake Te Ao Niko - Interactive Development Fund deadline Jan 16 2023. Decisions will be made by 3 March 2023 at 5pm.

Seventeen-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....

Under 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...

Te 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...

These guidelines provide information for filmmakers developing a feature documentary. Read these guidelines carefully as they will help you deliver the strongest application possible.

December 2023 Board Meeting

August 2023 Board Meeting

The deadline for Boost Funding is 1pm.

It'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,...

The closing date for this fund is 30 June 2023 at 11pm.

Te 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...

(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...

March 2023 Board Meeting

The recipient(s) of Te Aupounamu Māori Screen Excellence Award will be announced the week beginning 13 March 2023.

The 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...

The 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...

He 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...

New 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...

Steven, 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...

George 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...

Seven 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...

This is the New Zealand Film Commission's Annual Report for 2021/22.

Documents relating to the New Zealand Film Commission's governance and compliance can be found in this section, including Annual Reports, Statements of Intent and Statements of Performance Expectation. Information on Past Funding Decisions...

Thirteen years after Director James Cameron brought the world the ground-breaking Avatar, we return to Pandora for “Avatar: The Way of Water”. Live Action shooting for the much-anticipated sequel was performed in New Zealand with...

May 2023 Board Meeting