We provide a wide range of opportunities for new zealand filmmakers and the new zealand film industry. The new zealand film commission nzfc announced its second gender scholarship, this time supported by gaylene preston and designed to support female directors. The icons, whakamana a living circle of 20 of new zealands most significant artists, awarded for their extraordinary lifetime achievements and mark on the arts. The fund will become operational july 1, and be run by the new zealand film commission. Learn about the arts foundation, our history, our team, our trustees and our founding patrons. Stats nz home browse for statistics industry sectors film and television statistics about film and television report on businesses involved in the screen industry.
Mar 23, 2020 as a result of the lockdown, nzs cinemas will also close. Home government az new zealand lotteries commission. The nzfc has the statutory responsibility to encourage and participate and assist in the making, promotion, distribution and exhibition of films made in ne. New zealand film commission te tumu whakaata taonga.
New zealands state sector state services commission. Raupapa whakaari funding is a joint initiative between the new zealand film commission and nz on air and has been designed to develop highend adult drama series that will appeal to the international market as well as new zealand audie. New zealand partner countries coproduction program funding. Looking at how we have funded films on their journey to production helps you. New zealand film commission level 3 119 ghuznee street po box 11 546. Incentive changes for a sustainable nz screen industry. He ara is a devolved development scheme aimed at assisting established new zealand writers, producers and directors of maori andor pacific island heritage to express authentic maori and pacific island film perspectives. The film was discussed in parliament after patricia bartlett campaigned against the possibility it might get nz film commission funding it didnt. In early 2017, the new zealand will have their film awards and they are rialto channel new zealand film awards aka the moas. He is a director of weta workshop and te papa and has served on both the nz film commission and tvnz boards. Our main office is based in wellington, colocated with the nz film. Find information from the screen industry survey about. New zealand film commission acknowledgement as nz film commission october pictures production service. Mar 31, 2020 in their announcement, lotto nz ceo chris lyman explained, by operating online during the lockdown period we can continue to provide funding to new zealand communities, many of which will need.
Te tumu whakaata taonga nz film commission announces funding initiatives for inclusion and diversity at the national library of new zealand tonight, annabelle sheehan, ceo of te. The nzfc assists new zealand filmmakers by providing grants, loans and. As a result of the lockdown, nzs cinemas will also close. They are selected based on their potential to start a sustainable career in the arts, then matched to a past arts foundation award recipient who is paid to mentor them. The ministry manages the film commissions relationship with the crown and administers government funding. Hong kong ontario production services tax credit opstc with the participation of panavision lenses provided by paramount music soundtrack paramount pictures funding.
Funding to statutory bodies sport and recreation new zealand sparc, creative new zealand, and the new zealand film commission is being maintained. The new zealand oral history awards offer financial help for the recording of interviews relating to the history of new zealandaotearoa and its close ties with the pacific. The nz film commission turns 40 without the nz film commission, the list of kiwi features and short films would be far shorter. The film commission provides loans and equity financing to new zealand film makers to assist in the development and production of feature and short films. Our small team has grown by one permanent and one fixed term position to manage this demand. Production must have at least 30% international financing. At the national library of new zealand tonight, annabelle sheehan, ceo of te tumu whakaata taonga new zealand film commission announced a new investment fund to celebrate 125 years since new zealand women won the right to vote, promoting new zealands international. New zealand to offer finance for intl development variety. To apply for new zealand film commission funding, applicants need to first create a user account. Photo by michael bradley getty images for new zealand film commission.
Sir peter jackson has called for an overhaul of the film commission. The screen industry guild of aotearoa new zealand inc nz. Current programmes every year we support a wide range of music projects locally and internationally such as nz music month, sxsw and the great escape festival. Seventeen fresh shorts were funded for production in the two funding rounds for 201516. Nz film commission announces te rautaki maori scoop news. Nz film commission announces funding initiatives scoop news. Te tumu whakaata taonga is a new zealand government agency formed to assist with creating and promoting new zealand films. The new zealand film commission emerges as world leader in the genderequityinfeature film development and production, alongside sweden, france, ireland, the netherlands, screen nsw and austria.
You will need to include a letter of support with your request for funding. It represents new zealand crews interests in the nz immigration process, publishes the blue book standard crew agreement, represents crews in negotiations with producers, takes the lead in crew health and. Nz on screen is the showcase of nz television, film, music. The nzfc assists new zealand filmmakers by providing grants, loans and equity financing in the development and production of feature films and short films. This is a closed fund with only one round per year.
Welcome to aotearoas only arts crowdfunding platform. None of these moviemakers would criticise the film. A documentary is being made all about dunedin band six60. Gawky pictures, australasias film festival of time, zsofi pictures. Seed grants are funds the nzfc has devolved to the new zealand writers guild as a writerfocused early development fund. The new zealand film commission provides development and production finance, as well as participating in the promotion and marketing of new zealand. Nz film on demand is the new zealand film commission s digital on demand service which offers great new zealand films for streaming and downloading.
Could the film commission establish a new funding bracket for adaptations of nz literature as the adaptations would easily meet nz cultural content objectives. Lottery grants board funding is a direct result of lottery proceeds after prizes have been awarded the running of lotteries and the distribution of prizes is the work of the new zealand lotteries commission. Community groups can apply for community committee grants online at. The new zealand music commission is committed to growing the nz music business both at home and overseas. Past funding decisions new zealand film commission. Nz on screen is the showcase of nz television, film, music video and web series. The new zealand film commission provides development and production finance, as well as participating in the promotion and marketing of new zealand films. New zealand film commissions online application portal. Under the gambling act 2003, all profits from playing lotto are used to benefit new zealand communities. The screen industry guild of aotearoa new zealand incorporated, previously known as the techos guild is the voice of screen industry crews in new zealand. The government is determined to improve access to captioning for kiwis and ive asked officials to look at options, including the select committee recommendation that providing captions be a requirement for receiving nz on air and nz film commission funding. Lottery individuals with disabilities grant community matters. Te tumu whakaata taonga nz film commission announces funding initiatives for inclusion and diversity. Fresh shorts is a short film funding initiative run by script to screen that identifies and nurtures the next generation of new zealand filmmakers.
In their announcement, lotto nz ceo chris lyman explained, by operating online during the lockdown period we can continue to provide funding to new zealand communities, many of which will need. The film is funded by the new zealand film commission, with funding from their 125 fund in commemoration of womens suffrage in new zealand, nz on air and tvnz who will ultimately screen the television premiere. There are also residencies, fellowships, awards and international opportunities often available. For everything you need to know about covid19, go to. Pasc thanks the new zealand film commission for supporting the short cuts development lab.
Incentive changes for a sustainable nz screen industry christopher finlayson. It was established under the new zealand film commission act 1978 as amended in 1981, 1985, 1988, 1994 and 1999. The commission provides loans and equity financing to new zealand filmmakers to assist in the development and production of feature films and short films. Nz on air invests in public media for many different audiences. For everything you need to know about covid19, go to covid19. One of the four funding streams in the nz media fund is dedicated to factual content. He comes to nz on air from a role as ceo of criqhq, a global fan engagement platform for cricket, and was previously chief executive of park road post production. The new zealand film awards 2017 celebrating new zealand film.
With a working title of six60, the nz film commission confirmed on wednesday that it had conditionally approved funding for the movie. Taking new zealand music to the world nz music commission. Profits from lotto nz s games are all transferred to the nz lottery grants board who in turn distribute funding to three statutory bodies sport nz, creative nz, and the nz film commission, and. We help great nz films get made, promoted and screened, here and overseas. The new zealand film and television awards have gone by many different names and have been organised by different industry groups over the decades. To apply to the lottery individuals with disabilities fund you need to provide.
Following the announcement of the lockdown, the new zealand film commission nzfc released a statement from ceo annabelle sheehan expressing concern over the serious nature of the pandemic and its impact on cast, crew and businesses. In celebration of the commission turning 40, this collection gathers up movie clips, plus documentaries and news coverage of kiwi films. Among the directors to have had a major leg up from the commission are geoff murphy, peter jackson, taika waititi and gaylene. The film commission provides loans and equity financing to new zealand filmmakers to assist in the development and production of feature and short films. Seville internationals anick poirier was so impressed with martinov and the rest of the pecking order teams pitch in winning the new zealand film commission s vista marketing award she was on. Feature films that receive production funding through the. Full details will be published on the new zealand film commission website by 1 april 2014. The department of internal affairs administers the funds on behalf of the board. Profits from lotto nzs games are all transferred to the nz lottery grants board who in turn distribute funding to three statutory bodies sport nz.
Pasc also thanks the private donor for sponsoring the production funding grant. Te tumu whakaata taonga new zealand film commission nzfc, launched today the organisations te rautaki maori, and announced new funding initiatives to support the strategy. Nzoa could use this funding for content promoting new zealands national identity or investigative journalism. He has stepped down from the tvnz board in order to take up the nz on air. New zealand film commission ministry for culture and. New zealand film commission ministry for culture and heritage. The film commission provides loans and equity financing to new zealand. Factual content is a core public media output not all factual content is public media. Nz on air funds diverse local content on television and online including digital, music and radio. Seville internationals anick poirier was so impressed with martinov and the rest of the pecking order teams pitch in winning the new zealand film commissions vista marketing award she was on. Strengthening our national identity new zealand labour party. Browse a variety of opportunities including funding for emerging and established artists, art practitioners, groups and organisations. New zealand government film finance or tax incentives in. New zealand also has a variety of funding available for coproduction projects from local funders including nz film commission, nz on air and nz broadcasters.
Libertine can also access the nz screen production grant, the incentive for domestic and international film and festival production which can be worth up to 40% of local spend. We support the vibrant screen industry of aotearoa new zealand through making and promoting new zealand films, attracting international productions and developing careers for our filmmakers. Established in midmarch 2020 by the screen sector strategy 2030 facilitation group, the screen sector covid19 action group is a pansector team, made up of representatives from many key industry guilds and organisations, as well as major stakeholders. Where can i find grants for individual artists awardwinning san franciscobased filmmaker banker white gave this strategy for finding grants. Countries with the best film incentives rodriques law. Please refer to the faqs below for clarification of further enquiries. Early development fund new zealand film commission. Discuss further synergies with the nz film commission, and te mangai paho. A letter of support outlining how you will contribute to the community by receiving this grant.
The new zealand film commission provides grants, loans, and equity investment to new zealand filmmakers and businesses to assist in the development and production of feature films and short films our aim is to support the new zealand film industry to make amazing, original, satisfying, and culturally significant new zealand films. Find out what we fund, how to apply, and what we have funded in the past. A detailed breakdown of lottery grants board allocations for 200405 is attached. To get an overview of funding information and resources available to artists of all types, start by reading our knowledge base article. From then on you will be able to create and access all of your funding applications from your funding dashboard, as well as update your personal or business information at any time. Fresh shorts is a short film funding initiative run by script to screen that. Active in sales and marketing of new zealand film it also organises participation at major international film festivals and markets. Options other than creative new zealand funding may be available to you.
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