The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is proud to announce its nomination as ‘Film Commission of the Year’ in the 2025 Cannes Global Production Awards (GPA), alongside Australia, Ireland and Spain.
The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is looking for a Co-Production and Incentives Coordinator to join our established Wellington-based team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-functioning and collegial team.
In a time of rapid technological change, the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is reassuring the sector that humans are at the heart of our screen industry.
Chief Executive of the New Zealand Film Commission, Annie Murray, announced two significant initiatives aimed at boosting New Zealand's animation industry at the Wellington Animation Film Festival (WAFF) on Saturday night.
The New Zealand Film Commission's (NZFC) strategic engagement with India’s screen industry is delivering results, with key milestones highlighting the growing creative and economic ties between the two nations.
New Zealand’s latest cinematic success, Tinā (Tih-NAH), has taken the country by storm, surpassing $1 million in its opening weekend. The film is currently No. 1 on the box office charts, earning $1,324,529 to date with nearly 84,000 ticket sales.
Over the past year, the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) has undertaken a targeted programme of international engagement, ensuring New Zealand’s filmmakers and screen industry remain globally competitive.
India doesn’t just produce the most films of any country annually—it’s also one of the fastest-growing film industries, with a massive appetite for international partnerships, cutting-edge post-production, and fresh storytelling.
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new podcast, Lights, Camera, Kōrero, where we bring you behind-the-scenes insights and in-depth conversations about the future of New Zealand’s screen industry.
The New Zealand Film Commission welcomed the opportunity to provide feedback during the consultation period for Amplify: A Creative and Cultural Strategy for New Zealand.
NZFC is proud to announce that Māoriland Indigenous Co-Lab and A Wave In The Ocean - 2 Deep Dive are to receive funding from the newly established Industry Led Talent Development Fund.
The NZFC is delighted at today’s announcement from Arts Minister Paul Goldsmith that Graeme Mason has been appointed as the new Chair of the NZFC Board.
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.
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.
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
At the June meeting, the NZFC Board made a conditional offer of equity investment to one film, an additional offer to another, and a non-recoupable grant to another.
NZFC has today announced the appointment of Ainsley Gardiner (MNZM) to the role of Head of Funding. Ainsley is of Ngāti Awa, Te Whānau-a-Apanui, Ngāti Pikiao and Te Whakatōhea tribal descent.
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.