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Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga I The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) says New Zealanders can stand proud today with the announcement Dame Jane Campion’s feature film The Power of the Dog has received 12 Oscar nominations.  The film has been nominated...

Transmission Films in association with Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga the New Zealand Film Commission NZFC are proud to release the trailer for the highly anticipated local feature film Whina which will have its nationwide cinema release on 23 June, 2022,...

“Movies are made everywhere and we rely on all sorts of different locations to tell a story. While many iconic sequences and landscapes were shot in China, we found a number of critical locations in New Zealand, which augmented our story. One of those...

The Post, Digital and Visual Effects grant aims to foster capacity and new business development for large budget PDV Production in New Zealand. Eligible productions can access a cash grant equivalent to 20% of Qualifying New Zealand Production...

“It’s terrific to see that physical effects are alive and well in filmmaking. By combining artistry with technology, our crew were able to push the limits of their capabilities to design and build this incredible specialty costume.”  Richard...

The Post, Digital and Visual Effects grant aims to foster capacity and new business development for large budget PDV Production in New Zealand. Eligible productions can access a cash grant equivalent to 20% of Qualifying New Zealand Production...

While the story centers around an epic battle of the species, the heart of the film lies with the ape leader Caesar as he battles with his inner demons and quest for revenge. As the apes' level of sentience has developed over three installments, so too...

We took inspiration from the actual weather in Milford Sound, it’s very cloudy, soft light. Sometimes the sun comes through, but basically, it’s dramatic clouds, mountains that appear and disappear in the clouds. Dariusz Wolski - Cinematographer...

The ancient legend of the iconic Christmas demon Krampus, whose notoriety grows yearly around the world, is brought to the big screen by writer/director Michael Dougherty (writer/director of Trick 'R Treat; writer of X-Men 2, Superman Returns). The...

Slow West is the Sundance award-winning western adventure set in 19th Century Colorado and shot on location in New Zealand's South Island. Starring Michael Fassbender, Slow West is a 19th century American frontier story about a teenager on a journey to...

British filmmaker Peter Webber (Girl with a Pearl Earring) came to New Zealand in 2012 to film the epic feature Emperor starring Tommy Lee Jones and Matthew Fox. The film takes place during the precarious days after the close of World War II, and...

Z for Zachariah is the post-apocalyptic thriller set after the fall of humanity and shot on location in New Zealand’s South Island. The film, which premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, was shot against the hauntingly beautiful landscapes of...

The Shannara Chronicles is an epic television series based on the best-selling fantasy books by Terry Brooks. The series, which wrapped in June 2015, was shot on location around Auckland, New Zealand and at Auckland Film Studios. The Shannara Chronicles...

Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga - New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) has welcomed the Government’s $121 million support package for the arts sector announced this morning. Included in the package is a further $15 million for the Screen Production Recovery Fund...

Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission is saddened to hear of the passing of actor Pete Smith (Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri) on 29 January. Smith made his acting debut in Geoff Murphy’s classic science-fiction film, The Quiet Earth, as Api, one of...

Solo, a young Samoan interpreter for a Native Court in Colonial, New Zealand Samoa, does what he thinks is best for his people and at times lies as he translates. However, High Chief Nua who's charged with trespass, understands and speaks English....

Lynn discovers her 16-year-old son, Shaun, is having a secret relationship with a woman, Amanda, fifteen years his senior. Although Lynn subjects Shaun to a disciplinary lifestyle, he remains hell-bent on being with Amanda and intends to live with her...

Por likes to daydream. He dreams about all the cool things he and Sonny do, Swimming and climbing trees. When Sonny gets a hiding Por makes the decision to help his older brother with his chores as well.

Under The Vines follows Rebecca Gibney and Charles Edwards as two unlikely city slickers who inherit a failing vineyard in rural New Zealand. Australian TV star Gibney features as Sydney socialite Daisy Munroe, who heads to New Zealand for a...

The NZFC has identified the following groups as underrepresented: Māori, Pacific peoples, Asian communities, MELAA (Middle Eastern, Latin American and African), women, gender diverse, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with a disability,...

This information sheet outlines the minimum detail required in your Audience Engagement Plan. Every project is different, and will have different audience appeal. However, we expect everyone seeking our investment to have a clear understanding of who...

In 2032, a pandemic has killed most of the world’s population. Zealandia is the last territory to remain virus free. Everything arriving from the outside world is submitted to intensive biosecurity checking, including humans. Refugees flock to...

Te Puhi prepares herself for the toughest day of her life. Her father, Tui prepares a boil up for his girl. The two share a traditional meal when the harsh reality of her father's dementia forces Te Puhi to face the painful truth that she must let go...

Some stags get all the birds. But not Lone Stag. He lacks a certain something on the antlers front: antlers.  And without them he has little chance of getting any birds to help him make music for the spring jam. So far Lone Stag has recruited one...

Decisions for Hunga Taunaki ā Rorohiko - Online Mentorship Programme wil be made by 5pm on Friday 4 March 2022.

Temporary provisions were added to the NZSPG Criteria for New Zealand Productions in July 2020 to allow Panel discretion in certain areas of the criteria which were identified as being more challenging to meet in a COVID environment. These provisions...

Frank is 11, and he's a stuntman. At least in his imagination. He's decided to pull off a death-defying leap, and he can probably do it. The trouble is, his little sister has been following him around all day, and she's determined to keep up...

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...

DIRECTOR’S NOTES I intend this film to challenge audiences – the story is tense from the get go, the meeting of the characters is fraught with emotional strain, but Martin and Renee, while not always sympathetic, have charm. They are both...

Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi – The Premium Development Fund is jointly managed by Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga- New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC), Te Māngai Pāho and Irirangi Te Motu - NZ on Air.  The seven successful projects include one feature...

Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga The New Zealand Film Commission, has welcomed the government’s continued commitment to the film and television industry. The Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage, Carmel Sepuloni and Minister of Economic and Regional...

The February 2022 Board Meeting is a strategy day only. There is no Production Financing round associated with this meeting.

Do No Harm explores the first corruption of a woman’s moral code. It is the short film prequel to a feature film project, Black Lotus. The strand pulled under pressure in Do No Harm leads to a more dangerous unravelling of humanity in the larger...

On Wednesday 8 December a webinar about the final round of Te Puna Kairangi Premium Fund was held. Speakers included co-heads of Te Puna Kairangi Premium Fund, Kay Ellmers and Polly Fryer, and NZ On Air CEO Cameron Harland. The final...

The NZFC is currently experiencing an issue with its phone lines at the Wellington office. The 0800 number has been restored, but the  main phone number is still not functioning.  If you need to call someone at the Wellington office,...

You will find all the information about the NZFC's COVID-19 response here: COVID-19 Response