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Catalyst He Kauahi 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 filmmaking teams have...

New Zealand feature film Poppy resumed production on Friday 29 May after responding to the COVID-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown announcement on March 23. At the time, the film was three hours into the final week of shooting.  Poppy is the first local...

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) joins the New Zealand and international film community in sadly acknowledging the passing of Bill Gavin. Our thoughts are with his close family and friends and we celebrate his achievements. Bill Gavin’s long...

Six filmmaking teams have been offered funding in the 2019-20 Fresh Shorts round and will receive a grant of $15,000 to put toward the making of their short films.  Boyo and Bunny Writer/director: Oscar Enberg Producer: Tara Riddell...

On Tuesday 12 May the NZFC held its second live Q&A event  with CEO Annabelle Sheehan, Head of Marketing Jasmin McSweeney and Head of International Relations Chris Payne. Annabelle, Jasmin and Chris answered questions posed by moderator...

The New Zealand Screen industry’s COVID-19 Health and Safety Standard and Protocols were endorsed on 7 May by New Zealand Government agency WorkSafe, laying the way clear for local production to re-start in New Zealand. Funded by the New Zealand Film...

Join New Zealand Film Commission CEO Annabelle Sheehan, Head of Marketing Jasmin McSweeney and Head of International Relations Chris Payne for a live Q&A on Tuesday 12 May at 5pm. The panel will answer some general questions you might have about the...

On Tuesday 28 April the NZFC held its inaugural live Q & A event  with CEO Annabelle Sheehan, Head of Development and Production Leanne Saunders and Pou Whakahaere Karen Waaka-Tibble.   NZFC Live Q & A 28 April 2020...

Join New Zealand Film Commission CEO Annabelle Sheehan, Head of Development & Production Leanne Saunders and Pou Whakahaere Karen Waaka-Tibble for a live Q&A on Tuesday 28 April, at 5pm. Annabelle, Leanne and Karen will answer any questions you...

As we mentioned in last week's Advisory, the NZFC's Boost funding round for 2020, and a new fund, Boost Up, are launching this week. Guidelines for both funds are available now and the funding portal will open to applications on Monday 20 April. The...

In line with the New Zealand Government’s shift to COVID-19 Alert Level 4 from midnight on Wednesday 25 March 2020, the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) staff in Auckland and Wellington will be working from their homes at least for the next four weeks...

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) can confirm that CEO Annabelle Sheehan has been diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus. Her symptoms are currently minor, and she is recovering in isolation at home in Wellington. During the three-day period in which...

This morning the World Health Organisation has made the assessment that COVID-19 coronavirus be characterised as a pandemic. Therefore, after careful consideration regarding funding of applicants to attend overseas events, the NZFC has now made the...

The trailer for new Kiwi comedy This Town has today been unveiled ahead of the film’s nationwide theatrical release on 30 April 2020. Written, directed by and starring David White (Meat), This Town features Robyn...

Catalyst He Kauahi 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...

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) / Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga would like to congratulate Taika Waititi (Te Whānau ā Apanui) and Chelsea Winstanley (Ngāti Ranginui ) on becoming the first indigenous producers to be nominated for a Best Picture...

A ground-breaking New Zealand television series launches today, Thursday 23 January 2020 to what is being described as one of the largest ever international audiences for a New Zealand television production. The Dead Lands is an eight-part series formed...

The trailer for Guns Akimbo has dropped today, starring Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Samara Weaving (Ready or Not). The action-comedy feature film, written and directed by New Zealand filmmaker Jason Lei Howden...

The New Zealand Film Commission wishes all of you a very happy holiday season and all the best for the New Year. Our offices will be closed from 21 December 2019 until 6 January 2020. We look forward to seeing you again in 2020.

The official trailer for Aotearoa’s brand-new action-comedy The Legend of Baron To’a has today been released ahead of its nationwide theatrical release on 20 February 2020. The film features an all-star Pacific and Māori cast...

Hamish Bennett, writer and director of New Zealand feature film, Bellbird, was the recipient of the Best Screenplay award at the Macao International Film Festival, last night. Currently in theatrical release in New Zealand, Bellbird has enjoyed an eight...

The NZFC and the New Zealand entertainment industry were saddened to hear that Arthur Baysting passed away on Tuesday 3 December. A stalwart of the New Zealand arts scene, Baysting was a journalist, screenwriter, critic, songwriter, stand-up comedian,...

The NZFC joins the New Zealand film industry in farewelling veteran exhibitor, Joe Moodabe. Born into a cinema family, Joe, alongside brothers Royce and Michael, started his industry career working for Amalgamated, a chain of cinemas owned and operated...

The New Zealand Film Commission’s Annual Report 2018/19 was tabled in Parliament on 3 December. Releasing the report NZFC Chair Kerry Prendergast said, “For me, one of the most satisfying parts of the last year has been seeing the introduction...

The New Zealand Film Commission offices will be closed from 23 December until Monday 8 January. We'd like to wish you all a very happy holiday season and a fantastic start to 2018.

The New Zealand Film Commission is excited to launch its new-look website on Tuesday 19 December 2017.  Following the merging of the New Zealand Film Commission and Film New Zealand in 2015, the new website allows New Zealand and international...

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) and Education New Zealand (ENZ) have partnered with Universal Pictures, MRC and Hungry City Limited on the upcoming film Mortal Engines as a part of the New Zealand Screen Production Grant 5% uplift. The...

Seven films have been offered funding in the June Fresh Shorts round, four at the $10,000 level,  three at the $30,000 level and one at $20,000. At the $10,000 level: Asaro Writer/Director Helmut Marko, Producers Joshua Rollo and Nua Finau In...

Following a competitive application process, seven experienced and emerging New Zealand screen producers have been selected to participate in EAVE Ties That Bind On Demand in Singapore in early December.  The three-day workshop combines plenary...

A young New Zealand filmmaker will gain cultural and industry insights when he heads to South Korea thanks to a new partnership between the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono and the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC). Auckland-based producer...

This role will provide administrative support to the Head of Incentives and International Promotions ranging from diary and email management, travel coordination, through to assisting with the delivery of international promotional activity....

Muri ahiahi takoto ki tō moenga                       With the fall of the eventide you lay down to rest Maringi taharua he wai kei aku kamo             ...

The NZ Advertising Producers Group, in association with the New Zealand Film Commission, is delighted to announce the successful applicants for the inaugural NZAPG Female Commercial Director Mentorship Programme to support talented new female directors...

The New Zealand Film Commission is pleased to offer a scholarship opportunity to attend the 27th Annual SPADA Conference, which will provide four tickets for emerging talent in the screen sector. These delegates will attend the 2019 SPADA conference...

Please be advised that the NZSPG Criteria for International Productions dated 1 July 2017 has been updated. This is a minor technical update which will take effect on 1 December 2019 and will apply to productions commencing Principal Photography, or PDV...

The first look at the brand-new action-comedy film The Legend of Baron To’a featuring a stellar line-up of Aotearoa’s best local talent has been released today ahead of its theatrical release in early 2020. The...