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CE Expenses 2018/19
ResourceIssue date: 30 Jul 2019The CE's expenses from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019
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Short Film Schedule Template
ResourceIssue date: 7 Jun 2019A schedule template to use when applying for Catalyst He Kauahi or Fresh Shorts funding.
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Short Film Budget Template
ResourceIssue date: 7 Jun 2019A budget template to use when applying for Catalyst He Kauahi or Fresh Shorts funding.
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Berlinale Talents
ResourceBerlinale Talents (formerly Berlinale Talent Campus) is an annual six-day creative summit for up-and-coming filmmakers. It runs alongside the Berlin International Film Festival. The summit consists of lectures, discussions, workshops and excursions for...
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2018 Stakeholder Research Survey
ResourceIssue date: 12 Mar 2019A report outlining the aggregated results of the 2018 survey of the New Zealand Film Commission's Stakeholders
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Know How - Distribution and Marketing
ResourceA successful commercial film release can be as much about commerce as it is about art. What is Your Product and Who is the Consumer? Route to Market Communicating your Film to the Target Audience Release Goals and Budget Marketing Campaign...
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Expression of Interest - NZ producer for Ngā Powhenua
ResourceIssue date: 29 Mar 2019Guidelines for the expression of interest - New Zealand producer for Ngā Pouwhenua Joint Indigenous initiative.
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Talent Eligibility Criteria Definition
ResourceIssue date: 19 Dec 2018The following five levels have been created to help clarify eligibility for NZFC talent development support. When applying for funding talent will need to provide a link to verify where they feel they sit on the career pathway.
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American Film Market
ResourceThe American Film Market is a pivotal destination for independent film companies and businesspeople from all over the world. It is held each year in Santa Monica at the beginning of November. The American Film Market runs six months after Cannes. This...
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Know How - Film Production
ResourceCreative filmmaking is a practical business. On this page you can find some practical advice for producing a successful film. Finance and budget Once you have a script ready for production, and a producer and director attached, you need to create a...
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Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival
ResourceClemont-Ferrand in France is one of the world's leading short film festivals. Who goes? The event attracts more than 100,000 visitors for its annual film festival and marketplace.The festival's top prize, the Grand Prix, carries an award of 4,000...
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Cannes Cinéfondation Résidence du Festival
ResourceThe annual Cannes Cinéfondation Résidence du Festival welcomes 12 young filmmakers from around the world who are working on their first or second feature film. A jury selects six filmmakers for each of the two four-and-a-half-month sessions per...
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MIFF Accelerator Programme
ResourceThe MIFF (Melbourne International Film Festival) Accelerator programme is an intensive director development programme aimed at short film directors who are seeking to transition to feature filmmaking. It takes place each August, alongside the Melbourne...
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Private Investment Alongside Film Commission Funding
ResourceThe Film Commission encourages private investment being made available to New Zealand productions. This information sheet outlines the terms of private investment that we find acceptable. When seeking investment from the Film Commission...
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Cinema and Media Trends
ResourceWhat are the latest trends in media content? Find out in the Film Commission's report on Cinema and Media Trends. Changing media landscape We are living in a constantly changing world of media and connectivity. Filmmakers are challenged to...
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Short Film International Festival Fund Guidelines
ResourceThe Short Film International Festival Fund provides financial assistance towards the travel costs for the makers of short films invited to significant film festivals. There is also some funding available to cover post production costs where that...
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Pause Clause Information Sheet
ResourceThe Pause Clause is an opportunity for filmmakers to get meaningful feedback on their film before committing to a final edit. This is an important part of the production schedule. The three-week pause needs to be planned, budgeted for and scheduled...
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Acceptable Private Investment Terms Information Sheet
ResourceThe Film Commission encourages an increased level of private investment being made available to New Zealand productions. This information sheet outlines the private investment terms that the Film Commission views as acceptable.
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Fresh Shorts Screenwriting Tips
ResourceHow do you write a script for a short film? Here are some tips from successful filmmakers about writing a short film.
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Israel - NZ Film Co-production Agreement
ResourceRead the Israel-New Zealand Film Co-production Agreement here.
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Annual Report 2015/16
ResourceIssue date: 1 Nov 2016This is the New Zealand Film Commission's Annual Report for 2015/16.
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Briefing to Incoming Ministers November 2017
ResourceIssue date: 1 Dec 2017The is the New Zealand Film Commission's Briefing to Incoming Ministers from November 2017
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Annual Report 2014/15
ResourceIssue date: 2 Nov 2015This is the New Zealand Film Commission's Annual Report for 2014/15.
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Annual Report 2013/14
ResourceIssue date: 3 Nov 2014This is the New Zealand Film Commission's Annual Report for 2013/14.
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Annual Report 2012/13
ResourceIssue date: 1 Nov 2013This is the New Zealand Film Commission's Annual Report for 2012/13.
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Annual Report 2011/12
ResourceIssue date: 1 Nov 2012This is the New Zealand Film Commission's Annual Report for 2011/12.
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Annual Report 2010/11
ResourceIssue date: 1 Nov 2011This is the New Zealand Film Commission's Annual Report for 2010/11.
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Annual Report 2009/10
ResourceIssue date: 1 Nov 2010This is the New Zealand Film Commission's Annual Report for 2009/10.
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Annual Report 2008/09
ResourceIssue date: 1 Nov 2009This is the New Zealand Film Commission's Annual Report for 2008/09.
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Annual Report 2007/08
ResourceIssue date: 1 Dec 2007This is the New Zealand Film Commission's Annual Report for 2007/08.
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Statement of Performance Expectations 2018
ResourceIssue date: 1 Jun 2017This is the Film Commission's Statement of Performance Expectations for the year ending June 30 2018.
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Statement of Performance Expectations 2017
ResourceIssue date: 1 Jun 2016This is the New Zealand Film Commission's Statement of Performance Expectations for the year ending June 30 2017.
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Statement of Performance Expectations 2016
ResourceIssue date: 1 Jun 2015This is the Statement of Performance Expectations for the year ending 2016.
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Statement of Intent 2017-2021
ResourceIssue date: 1 Dec 2017This is the New Zealand Film Commission's Statement of Intent from 2017-2021.
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Statement of Intent 2014-2018
ResourceIssue date: 15 Dec 2014This is the New Zealand Film Commission's Statement of Intent 2014-2018.
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Statement of Intent 2012-2015
ResourceIssue date: 15 Dec 2012This is the New Zealand Film Commission's Statement of Intent for the years 2012-2015.