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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...

These FAQs can assist with interpreting the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate Criteria for International Productions. (Click here for specific Guidance on the 5% Uplift.) 

These FAQs can assist with interpreting the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate Criteria for New Zealand Productions.

The 5% Uplift now requires productions to submit a Sustainability Action Plan and report on their carbon emissions.   Productions can use the tools and resources developed by Greenlit and the Sustainable Production Alliance to draft these:...

List of approved rebates for New Zealand Productions under the government's screen incentives schemes: Screen Production Incentive Fund (SPIF), New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG) for New Zealand Productions and New Zealand Screen Production...

List of approved rebates for International Productions under the government's screen incentives schemes: Large Budget Screen Production Grant (LBSPG), New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG) for New Zealand Productions and New Zealand Screen...

Collecting demographic data at the NZFC High quality demographic data about the screen sector is vital for the NZFC to better understand the make-up and needs of the industry, and to help develop policies that will support a diverse and inclusive sector...

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...

Use this form to apply for a Final Certificate in respect of the Additional Rebate: (Click here if you are not applying for the Additional Rebate.)

Use this form to register for the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate for New Zealand Productions.

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...

Use this form to apply for a Final Certificate in respect of the 5% Uplift. (If you are not applying for the 5% Uplift, use this form instead.)

Use this form to register for the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate for International Productions.

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...

A fact sheet about entry into New Zealand for screen personnel.

This is the NZFC's Annual Report for 2023/24.  

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

Progress reports on the Strategy are provided to the NZFC Board twice a year and published on the NZFC website. This is an action under Outcome 2 of the Strategy: We understand the makeup of our industry and see progress in diversity and inclusion. It is...

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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The NZFC's Statement of Intent for the years 2022 - 2026

This document certifies that the New Zealand Film Commission is a Toitū carbonreduce certified organisation.

This form is an example of a transaction checklist that can be used for the financial closing of a film that the NZFC invests in. Please note that some items included here may not be relevant to your film, and that additional items may be required. The...

  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 Board meets five times a year to set policy and budgets, monitor progress and consider applications for feature film financing. 

This guidance provides further information on the 5% Uplift Points Test. This guidance should be read alongside the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate Criteria for International Productions dated 1 November 2023.

A list of organisations and tools that inspire diversity, inclusion and equity in the Aotearoa screen sector. The organisations included in this list are a helpful resource and their inclusion should not be viewed as an official NZFC endorsement or...

Download the NZSPR Criteria for New Zealand Productions dated 31 August 2023 here.