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The aim of Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga - the New Zealand Film Commission is to work in partnership to achieve mutually agreed aspirations with Iwi Māori in Aotearoa. Te Rautaki Māori strategic objectives (as included in our Statement of Intent) and its...

Official co-productions are film and television projects made in accordance with treaties or other formal agreements between New Zealand and other countries.  They are an increasingly attractive option for many producers. There are many...

Feature Film Post Production Investment helps exciting projects to get over the finishing line. What we fund Post production financing to help finish films for the big screen. This is in the form of equity investment up to $500,000. Who can apply...

Feature Film Production Investment supports our filmmaking community to make films that are loved by their intended audiences.  You can apply for a Production Investment of up to $2.5million for your film.   Full information can be...

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...

You can apply for funding at any time. There are no longer any rounds or deadlines for Feature Film Development Funding.  Feature Film Production Investment applications are considered by the NZFC Board. You can apply at anytime, but to have...

Feature Film Development Funding enables filmmakers to take the time and care necessary to craft remarkable scripts and documentary stories. Then, as a project progresses towards shooting, the funding extends to support casting, packaging and the...

The New Zealand Film Commission provides grants, loans, and equity investment to New Zealand filmmakers and businesses to assist in the development and production of feature films and short films. Our aim is to support the New Zealand film...

The New Zealand Film Commission collaborates with the New Zealand Writers’ Guild (NZWG) for early script development under the name Seed Funding. Seed Grants offer an opportunity for writers to create feature film scripts. Seed Grants provide money...

Screening a short film at a major international festival creates profile for a filmmaker and helps to build international exposure.  The relationship between international festivals and short films delivers different rewards and operates under...

You will be able to apply for funding from the New Zealand Film Commission if you are a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or a business registered in New Zealand. Read before applying For most funds, you apply online via the NZFC's funding portal...

Got a great story that would make a fantastic movie, but you don't know where to start? The Film Commission can assist you with developing your film project and help that story make the screen. The first step of developing a film project is...

Do you need some help to become a better filmmaker? The Film Commission assists talented industry professionals to develop their careers. Our Talent Development team focus on finding, fostering, connecting and progressing New Zealand screen...

We invest in feature films for the big screen that entertain audiences and are recognised and celebrated all over the world.  Our investment in film develops careers and attracts international business to help drive our economy. We...

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...

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...

The New Zealand Screen Production Rebate is a government-backed screen incentives scheme, first introduced on 1 April 2014. Eligible productions can access a 40% cash rebate on Qualifying New Zealand Production Expenditure. Criteria The...

The New Zealand Screen Production Rebate is a government-backed screen incentives scheme, first introduced on 1 April 2014. Eligible productions can access a 20% cash rebate on Qualifying New Zealand Production Expenditure. A Post, Digital and...

All the New Zealand Film Commission's social media channels are monitored regularly by New Zealand Film Commission staff. While we are supportive of engagement between users and free speech discussions, we reserve the right to remove or delete anything...

We assist producers to travel to key international markets where they can advance the packaging and financing of their film projects. 

As a Crown Entity, the New Zealand Film Commission is committed to transparency of government and the principles of freedom and availability of information under the Official Information Act (OIA) 1982.  Accessing Official Information The OIA...

New Zealand is a hothouse of creativity, talent and experience. Some of the largest and most impressive films of the past two decades are a result of collaborations with New Zealanders. Multiple Emmy and Academy Award®- winners call New Zealand home and...

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He Kauahi Catalyst aims to support 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. What we fund He...

  Get in touch with our filming experts. We are here to help. Contacts below.  Aspiring filmmakers and short films: industrysupport@nzfilm.co.nz Development and production funding: development@nzfilm.co.nz Film festival and film sales...

If you are an industry guild or some other organisation working in the film industry then the Film Commission has a number of initiatives that can help you develop filmmaking talent and upskill practitioners.  The Strategic Training Fund ...

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. 

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 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...

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...

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...

New Zealand Writers Guild (NZWG) Seed grants offer an opportunity for writers to develop feature film scripts without a producer attached. NZWG Seed funds supported by New Zealand Film Commission: Assistance for writers with the development of...

The New Zealand Screen Production Rebate (NZSPR) is a government-back screen incentives scheme available to international and domestic productions (including Official Co-productions). The New Zealand Film Commission administers film and...