Producer Awards
The intention of the Producer Awards is to support established producers to develop their slates independently, and to help emerging producers who have produced their first film to sustain their producing career. To this end producers may budget up to 60% of the Award to cover overheads. Each award is worth $50,000. The Awards are for one year only and are non-renewable.
Eligibility
• Applicants who have at least one Producer credit on a theatrically distributed NZ feature film may apply for these funds with a slate plan.
• Holding a Producer Award will not affect a producer’s eligibility to apply for development funding via either the Early Development Fund or the Advanced Development Fund
• Holding a Producer Award will not affect a producer’s eligibility to apply for Producer Market Assistance
Reporting
Successful applicants will be required to submit a mid-year and end of year report, summarising progress on projects and spend to date
Application requirements
• A completed cover sheet (download from the bottom of this page)
• Full CV of applicant
• Company profile and history
• Proposal outlining strategy for developing a range of feature film projects over a period of time
• One year business plan, including budget with proposed expenditure on individual projects
• Individual project development plans.
Criteria for evaluation
• Applications will be assessed with the following criteria in mind:
• Strength of the proposal and business plan
• Experience and track record of the applicant, including their record in the development of successful New Zealand feature films
• Quality of proposed slate
• Credibility of strategy for project development
• How the proposal meets the NZFC’s objectives
Application deadline
Submissions have now closed.