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Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is looking to recruit an experienced co-ordinator on a fixed term contract to the end of 2021.   This position is full time and will be based in our Wellington office. What will...

This Town, which opened in 114 New Zealand cinemas on Thursday 6 August, is number one at the box office following its opening weekend. The film, distributed by Madman Entertainment, is the first New Zealand film to release since the COVID-19 lockdown...

The CE's expenses from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020

Temporary provisions have been added to the NZSPG Criteria for New Zealand Productions to assist applicants whose productions have been significantly affected by the COVID-19 lockdown. These provisions recognise that domestic productions have been...

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...

Kiel McNaughton’s debut feature, The Legend of Baron To’a, has been acquired by US distributor, Gravitas Ventures who will release the film in North American cinemas and on demand from November 2020. Gravitas Ventures, a Red Arrow Studios company,...

Fifteen filmmakers have been matched with experienced New Zealand filmmakers in the inaugural round of Hunga Taunaki ā Rorohiko, the New Zealand Film Commission’s (NZFC) new online mentorship programme.  Hunga Taunaki ā Rorohiko refers to working...

The trailer for new local feature film Savage has been released today ahead of its nationwide general release on August 27. The film stars Australian actor Jake Ryan (Home and Away, Wolf Creek, Underbelly) alongside local faces John Tui (The Legend of...

The trailer for Aotearoa’s newest comedy crime caper Lowdown Dirty Criminals has today been released ahead of its nationwide theatrical release on August 20. Directed by Paul Murphy (Second Hand Wedding, Love Birds), the film features an all...

On Wednesday 8 July the NZFC held a live webinar outlining the Government's Screen Sector Recovery Package which was announced on 1 July.  The panelists were NZFC CEO Annabelle Sheehan, Head of Development and Production Leanne Saunders, Head of...

The trailer for local comedy film Baby Done has today been unveiled ahead of its nationwide general release in October. From the production house behind Kiwi box office hits The Breaker Upperers and Hunt for the...

Join New Zealand Film Commission CEO Annabelle Sheehan, Head of Development and Production Leanne Saunders, Head of Talent Development Dale Corlett and Head of Incentives Catherine Bates for a live webinar on Wednesday 8 July at 5pm. The panel will...

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) welcomes the Screen Sector Recovery Package announced today by Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Carmel Sepuloni. The package managed by the NZFC totals $15.4m of capacity funding and production support. The...

Four New Zealand documentaries will participate in this years Cannes Docs line-up. Running June 22 – 26 as part of the Marché du Film Online, Cannes Docs showcases curated selections of docs-in-progress in post-production aiming to hit the film circuit...

Under the 30 April 2020 amendment to the Crown Entities Act (2004), the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) has requested and been granted a one-month extension to the publication of its 2020/21 Statement of Performance Expectations (SPE). This extension...

Five women comedy creators have been announced as this year’s New Zealand Film Commission 2020 Gender Scholarship recipients. Under the patronage of Jackie van Beek and Madeleine Sami, the scholarships are awarded to: • Producer Abba Rose Dinah Vaiaoga-...

Kiwi movie This Town has today been announced as the very first local movie to be released in cinemas after the three month closure of the country’s movie theatres due to Covid-19. The film was originally planned for release in April 2020, but...

As the COVID-19 virus continues to create uncertainty for us all, we at the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) would like to update you on the measures we are taking to manage as much as possible the impact the pandemic is having on our industry. ...

Today the New Zealand Government has announced the country is now at COVID-19 Alert level 3 with an upgrade to level 4 at midnight Wednesday, 25 March 2020. Level 4 is expected to continue for a minimum of 4 weeks. Level 4 means people are instructed to...

As we enter week two of the lockdown, we do hope you are all safe and well. From our conversations with many of you over the last few weeks we are acutely aware of the challenges everyone is facing at this time. We know COVID-19 has significantly...

The Board are very aware of the significant losses and hardships experienced by the screen sector at this time. COVID-19 shut down 47 New Zealand productions when the global pandemic required the Government to move New Zealand into Alert Level 4. These...

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) announced today that over $1.2million has been awarded to 33 companies, through its business and slate development schemes BOOST, BOOST UP and He Ara. Making the announcement, NZFC CEO Annabelle Sheehan said that a...

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 filmmaking teams have...

New Zealand feature film Poppy resumed production on Friday 29 May after responding to the COVID-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown announcement on March 23. At the time, the film was three hours into the final week of shooting.  Poppy is the first local...

The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) joins the New Zealand and international film community in sadly acknowledging the passing of Bill Gavin. Our thoughts are with his close family and friends and we celebrate his achievements. Bill Gavin’s long...

About The Luminaries Based on the best-selling novel The Luminaries tells an epic story of love, murder and revenge, as men and women travel across the world to make their fortunes. It is a 19th century tale of adventure and mystery, set on the...

The deadline for Hunga Taunaki ā Rorohiko - Online Mentorship Programme is 1pm.

A privileged man-child arrives at the beautiful and remote coastal cabin of his estranged father, whom he hasn't seen in 30 years. He quickly discovers that not only is his dad a jerk, he also has a shady past that is rushing to catch up with him....

Based on the best-selling and Man-Booker prize winning novel by Eleanor Catton and starring Eve Hewson, Eva Green, Himesh Patel, Marton Csokas and Ewen Leslie. The Luminaries tells an epic story of love, murder and revenge, as men and women travelled...

The Dead Lands is an eight-part supernatural adventure that is set in a mythic Māori past. The series features a murdered Māori warrior, Waka Nuku Rau (Te Kohe Tuhaka), who’s sent back to the world of the living to redeem his sins. But the...

Six filmmaking teams have been offered funding in the 2019-20 Fresh Shorts round and will receive a grant of $15,000 to put toward the making of their short films.  Boyo and Bunny Writer/director: Oscar Enberg Producer: Tara Riddell...

On Tuesday 12 May the NZFC held its second live Q&A event  with CEO Annabelle Sheehan, Head of Marketing Jasmin McSweeney and Head of International Relations Chris Payne. Annabelle, Jasmin and Chris answered questions posed by moderator...

This information sheet answers some frequently asked questions around distribution deals, film distribution grants and sales agents. If you have further questions please contact our marketing team.

A grief-stricken Chinese widower (Xuan Huang) living in New Zealand retraces his relationship with his late wife (Caiyu Yang) and attempts to fulfill her dream in this Chinese-NZ romantic drama.  Format  Feature Film ...

The New Zealand Screen industry’s COVID-19 Health and Safety Standard and Protocols were endorsed on 7 May by New Zealand Government agency WorkSafe, laying the way clear for local production to re-start in New Zealand. Funded by the New Zealand Film...