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Kiwi Thriller Coming Home in the Dark Fast Tracked to Video on Demand
NewsIssue date: 1 Oct 2021New Zealand audiences are able to experience Coming Home in the Dark at home early with a fast-tracked digital release to rent and buy now on NZ Film On Demand, Apple TV and Google Play. Following its World Premiere at the...
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Government Announces Delta Support For Screen and Wider Arts & Culture Sectors
NewsIssue date: 29 Sep 2021Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) welcomes the $37.5 million in Delta support for the arts and culture sector announced today by Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage (MCH), Hon. Carmel Sepuloni. As part of the support package...
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NZFC Live Webinar 15 September 2021
NewsIssue date: 23 Sep 2021On Wednesday 15 September the NZFC hosted a live webinar about Te Puna Kairangi - Premium Productions Fund Interim Production Round. The speaker was New Zealand Film Commission Co-Head of Te Puna Kairangi - Premium...
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Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi – The Premium Development Fund Round 2 Opens Today
NewsIssue date: 23 Sep 2021Round 2 of Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi -The Premium Development Fund opens today, Thursday 23 September with a deadline of 1pm, 14 October 2021. Applications will only be accepted if they are submitted through the portal on the funding page of...
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Te Puna Kairangi - Premium Fund Interim Production Funding Round
NewsIssue date: 30 Aug 2021Tēnā koutou rau rangatira ma, Kia tau iho rā ngā tauwhirotanga o te runga rawa ki a koutou katoa. An extra opportunity for funding for the screen industry...
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Te Puna Kairangi Premium Productions Fund Interim Production Funding Round Opens Today
NewsIssue date: 14 Sep 2021An extra opportunity for funding for the screen industry, supported by the guilds was announced on 30 August by funding agencies Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC), Te Māngai Pāho and Irirangi te Motu (NZ On Air). ...
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Premium Fund Interim Production Round Deliverables
ResourceIssue date: 13 Sep 2021The deliverables, by format, for the Premium Fund Interim Production Round.
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Premium Fund Interim Production Round Submission Checklist
ResourceIssue date: 13 Sep 2021The submission checklist for the Premium Fund Interim Production Round.
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Kōpere Hou - Fresh Shorts 2021 Q&A Webinar
NewsIssue date: 10 Sep 2021Join the New Zealand Film Commission and Script to Screen for a live webinar on Thursday 16 September at 5:30pm to hear about what's needed for Whiringa Tauatahi - Stage One and how to make your 2021 Kōpere Hou - Fresh Shorts ...
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Jane Campion's The Power of the Dog Adds Telluride Film Festival to Festival Run
NewsIssue date: 2 Sep 2021Acclaimed New Zealand filmmaker Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog will have its world premiere in Venice on Thursday and has just been announced to premiere at Telluride Film Festival which runs 2 to 6 September. The much-anticipated film...
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Ara Ki Te Puna Kairangi - Premium Development Fund Round 2 Postponement
NewsIssue date: 27 Aug 2021Tēnā koutou rau rangatira ma, Kia tau iho rā ngā tauwhirotanga o te runga rawa ki a koutou katoa. The CEOs of Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga (NZFC), Te Māngai Pāho...
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New Zealand Actor Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, Rising Star at Toronto International Film Fesitval 2021
NewsIssue date: 1 Sep 2021Up and coming Aotearoa New Zealand actor, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, was named today as a TIFF Rising Star at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. Schuster-Koloamatangi stars as Will ‘Ilolahia in New Zealand mini-series The...
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It's Business as Usual says Film Commission CEO
NewsIssue date: 13 Aug 2021Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) CEO David Strong said New Zealand’s international reputation continues to attract global interest, following this morning’s announcement that Amazon Studio’s 'The Lord of the Rings' series will...
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Workplace Support Administrator
NewsIssue date: 11 Aug 2021The Workplace Support Administrator is an important part of our team responsible for the smooth running of our workplace premises. This hands-one role reports to our Resource Manager. With a focus on our...
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Strategic Training and Screen Sector Capability Funds Open
NewsIssue date: 28 Sep 2020The Strategic Training and Screen Sector Capability Funds are now open to applications. The Strategic Training Fund partners with organisations to deliver effective training and skills development. The NZFC has allocated up to $200,000...
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CE Expenses 2020/21
ResourceIssue date: 30 Jul 2021The CE's expenses 1 July 2020 - 30 June 2021
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No Public Money Given to They Are Us Film Project
NewsIssue date: 22 Jul 2021Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) today confirmed that no Government money has been given or promised to the They Are Us project, and the NZFC has had no role in the development of the concept or script. The NZFC...
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Hunga Taunaki ā Rorohiko - Online Mentorship Announcement
NewsIssue date: 8 Jul 2021Ten screen storytellers have been matched with experienced New Zealand mentors in the 2021 round of Hunga Taunaki ā Rorohiko, the New Zealand Film Commission’s online mentorship programme. Hunga Taunaki ā Rorohiko refers to working with others and...
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Premium Development Funding Announced for 19 Screen Projects
NewsIssue date: 2 Jul 202119 screen projects have been offered a total of $1.5 million of development funding in the first round of Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi – The Premium Development Fund. The successful projects represent a broad array of ideas with the potential to engage both...
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Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi – The Premium Development Fund Submission Checklist
ResourceIssue date: 9 Mar 2021The submission checklist for Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi – The Premium Development Fund.
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Statement of Performance Expectations 2022
ResourceIssue date: 30 Jun 2021This is the Film Commission's Statement of Performance Expectations for the year ending June 30 2022.
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Boost Recipients Announced
NewsIssue date: 25 Jun 2021Congratulations to the six recipients selected to receive Boost funding this year. Boost funding supports the growth of producers and screen businesses who have a strategic vision in a fast-changing environment and a plan to deliver on this....
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Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission Names New CEO
NewsIssue date: 14 Jun 2021The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Strong as its new CEO. He replaces Annabelle Sheehan, who stepped down from the role in May to return to Australia, after three and a half years in the role. Making...
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He Ara Funding Announced
NewsIssue date: 19 Apr 2021E rau rangatira mā o te Ao Kiriata, tēnā koutou katoa. He Ara (Pathway) funding supports Māori and/or Pacific Island filmmakers to create a diverse range of quality New Zealand content using their own way of working. Congratulations to...
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Sweet Tooth debuts worldwide on Netflix tonight, starring New Zealand locations, cast and crew.
NewsIssue date: 4 Jun 2021Sweet Tooth debuts worldwide on Netflix tonight, starring New Zealand locations, cast and crew. You can find out more about Sweet Tooth in our production showcase.
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Juniper Starring Award-Winning Actor Charlotte Rampling and Rising Star George Ferrier Debuts Stunning Trailer
NewsIssue date: 28 May 2021The trailer for the local feature film Juniper has been released today ahead of its nationwide cinema release on August 26, 2021. Juniper stars acclaimed Emmy, Golden Globe and Academy Award nominated actor Charlotte Rampling (45 Years, Hannah, Night...
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Trailer Released for New Local Thriller Coming Home In The Dark Following Rave Reviews at Sundance Film Festival
NewsIssue date: 26 May 2021Directed by James Ashcroft, Owen Marshall's chilling short story comes to life on the big screen. Following its world premiere at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival, the gripping trailer for new local film Coming Home in the Dark has today been...
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New Wave of New Zealand Filmmakers Receive International Recognition
NewsIssue date: 12 May 2021Six New Zealand screenwriters have had their scripts selected as part of the Black List New Zealand Project (BLNZP), a partnership between internationally acclaimed the Black List and the New Zealand Film Commission. The six writers will take part in a...
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Topic Acquires North American Rights to This Town
NewsIssue date: 10 May 2021Topic, the streaming service from First Look Media, announced today that they have acquired North American rights to the New Zealand quirky comedy This Town for a May 20th streaming release as well as a Day & Date option to order the film via Vimeo...
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Aotearoa’s Stories Destined for Global Screens
NewsIssue date: 7 May 2021Five successful screen projects have been selected in the first round of the $50 million Te Puna Kairangi Premium Productions for International Audiences Fund. Te Puna Kairangi Premium Fund supports the Aotearoa New Zealand production sector recovery...
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New Zealand Film Commission Appoints Key Development and Production Personnel
NewsIssue date: 9 Apr 2021Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is pleased to announce appointments to four roles in the Development and Production team headed by Leanne Saunders. Two of the roles are in the investment area, where Angela Littlejohn will...
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NZFC Live Webinar 25 March 2021
NewsIssue date: 1 Apr 2021On Thursday 25 March the NZFC hosted its first live webinar of 2021. Speakers were New Zealand Film Commission CEO Annabelle Sheehan, Joint Heads of Te Puna Kairangi- Premium Fund and Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi - Premium Development Fund, Kay...
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Cousins hits $1 Million Dollar Box Office
NewsIssue date: 25 Mar 2021Ainsley Gardiner and Briar Grace-Smith’s debut feature Cousins, has taken over $1M dollars at the New Zealand box office and, after three weeks in release at New Zealand cinemas, continues to play strongly around the country remaining on 124 screens...
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Ra Vincent 2021 Te Aupounamu Māori Screen Excellence Award Recipient
NewsIssue date: 24 Mar 2021Two-time Academy Award nominee Ra Vincent (Jojo Rabbit, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey) is this year’s recipient of Te Tumu Whakaata New Zealand Film Commission’s Te Aupounamu Māori Screen Excellence Award announced at the Māoriland Film Festival this...
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Independent Chair of Te Puna Kairangi (The Premium Production Fund) Announced
NewsIssue date: 23 Mar 2021A veteran of the New Zealand screen industry has been appointed the independent Chair of Te Puna Kairangi (The Premium Production Fund). Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC), Irirangi Te Motu New Zealand On Air (NZ On Air) and...
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Production Underway for New Kiwi Film Going, Going
NewsIssue date: 25 Feb 2021Written and directed by Loren Taylor, Going, Going's stellar cast includes Elizabeth Hawthorne, Victoria Haralbidou, Loren Taylor, Robyn Malcolm, Robbie Magasiva and Cohen Holloway. Production has commenced in Wellington, New Zealand this week for a new...