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The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is a crown entity which helps grow and support our country’s vibrant film industry. It invests in original and culturally significant New Zealan

d films, helps talented New Zealand filmmakers develop their careers, works to build connections internationally and to grow audiences for New Zealand films, here and overseas. The NZFC markets New Zealand’s screen production industry overseas, attracts international screen productions to New Zealand, provides a specialist enquiry service and is the first point of contact for incoming international production. It helps negotiate co-production treaties, administers the New Zealand Screen Production Grant, the Post, Digital and Visual Effects Grant and the 5% Uplift, and certifies official co-productions and New Zealand films for tax purposes. The NZFC also works to make sure New Zealand screen sector businesses are sustainable and internationally competitive.

Big win for Aotearoa animation 🎉I Duok om I Bohuntung – The Owl and The Rainbow has taken out the Animated Short Award a...
11/06/2026

Big win for Aotearoa animation 🎉

I Duok om I Bohuntung – The Owl and The Rainbow has taken out the Animated Short Award at the 2026 imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival. A beautifully crafted story of a mother’s love, resilience and hope, this film continues to connect with audiences around the world.

Congratulations to director Jo Luping and the team behind this powerful piece of storytelling 🌈

Opening doors for Kiwi stories 🌍Submissions for IFFR’s CineMart co-production market are now open.We’re proud to reignit...
11/06/2026

Opening doors for Kiwi stories 🌍

Submissions for IFFR’s CineMart co-production market are now open.

We’re proud to reignite our collaboration with Rotterdam, supporting Aotearoa filmmakers to take their projects into international labs and markets. For NZFC-supported projects selected for CineMart, travel funding will be available.

CineMart connects projects with global partners, from co-producers to financiers and distributors, helping stories move forward.

Applications close 3 September. Submit by 6 July for the lowest fee.

08/06/2026

Something big is coming to the forest 🌿🎬

Watch the first trailer for Kiri and Lou Go Raaa! — a joyful, handcrafted stop‑motion adventure following the unexpected friendship between Kiri and Lou.

Premiering at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, this marks a major milestone for Aotearoa animation.

🎟️ Watch the trailer now — NZ release coming soon.

Kiri and Lou | Vendetta Films | Festival international du film d'animation d'Annecy

Celebrating the women behind Caterpillar 🎬Chelsie Preston Crayford's directorial feature debut brings together an incred...
05/06/2026

Celebrating the women behind Caterpillar 🎬

Chelsie Preston Crayford's directorial feature debut brings together an incredible group of women in front of and behind the camera, telling a story grounded in care, connection and the relationships that shape us.

Described as “a tender, deeply felt portrait of family and change,” Caterpillar invites audiences to sit with its characters and their journey.

🎟️ Now playing in cinemas — experience it on the big screen.

04/06/2026

The world knew the legend. Few knew the man. Check out the official trailer for LOMU 🎥

A powerful and deeply human portrait of Jonah Lomu, the most adored son of the Pacific, this film goes beyond the game to explore the story behind one of Aotearoa’s most iconic figures.

LOMU will return home to Tonga for a free public screening on July 29 at Teufaiva Rugby Stadium, honouring one of its great sons, before arriving in cinemas across Aotearoa on September 3.

A story of legacy, identity and impact — told with heart.

From Aotearoa to Annecy 🎉Kiri and Lou are heading to the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, with the new feat...
02/06/2026

From Aotearoa to Annecy 🎉

Kiri and Lou are heading to the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, with the new feature Kiri and Lou Go Raaa! set to premiere on the world stage.

Building on the success of the award-winning series, the film marks New Zealand’s first-ever stop-motion feature, a major milestone for our animation sector.

A huge moment for the team, and a proud one for Aotearoa animation!

02/06/2026

Growing up isn’t always what you expect.
Check out the teaser trailer for Big Girls Don’t Cry 🎥

Set over one unforgettable summer in Aotearoa, the film follows 14-year-old Sid as she navigates identity, friendship and the messy in-between of growing up. Written and directed by Paloma Schneideman in her debut feature.

Raw, honest and deeply felt, Big Girls Don’t Cry marks an exciting new voice in New Zealand film.

After premiering at the Sundance Film Festival and opening at the Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival 2026, Big Girls Don't Cry is coming soon to New Zealand cinemas.

He mihi nui to this year’s King’s Birthday Honours recipients 👏We’re proud to celebrate four incredible contributors who...
01/06/2026

He mihi nui to this year’s King’s Birthday Honours recipients 👏

We’re proud to celebrate four incredible contributors whose work continues to shape and strengthen our screen industry, both on and off screen.

🎬 Dr Shuchi Kothari (MNZM), filmmaker and advocate for Pan-Asian storytelling in Aotearoa.
🎬 Dr Paul Davidson (MNZM), a dedicated documentary maker capturing stories that matter.
🎬 Dan Buckingham (MNZM), a tireless advocate for access, inclusion, and industry leadership.
🎬 Chloe Smith (CNZM), an acclaimed producer whose storytelling has connected Aotearoa with audiences around the world.

Each of you has made a lasting impact on our screen landscape. Congratulations from all of us at NZFC 🌿

Pictured clockwise from top left: Dr Shuchi Kothari, Dr Paul Davidson, Chloe Smith, Dan Buckingham

A standout moment for Aotearoa music 🎶A huge night for Marlon Williams at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards, taking out Alb...
29/05/2026

A standout moment for Aotearoa music 🎶

A huge night for Marlon Williams at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards, taking out Album of the Year for Te Whare Tīwekaweka and Single of the Year for Aua Atu Rā 🏆

Marlon’s work continues to resonate across Aotearoa and beyond, with the creative journey behind the album captured in the documentary Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds.

Congratulations to Marlon and the entire team on this well-deserved recognition.

Tenor: My Name is Pati arrives in Paris 📍🎬Hosted by the Ambassade de Nouvelle-Zelande en France - New Zealand Embassy, P...
27/05/2026

Tenor: My Name is Pati arrives in Paris 📍🎬

Hosted by the Ambassade de Nouvelle-Zelande en France - New Zealand Embassy, Paris and introduced by H.E. Joanna Kempkers, the evening celebrated New Zealand storytelling, Pacific identity and the unifying power of music.

The screening was followed by a Q&A with Pene Pati and director Rebecca Tansley, with NZFC CEO Annie Murray in attendance alongside partners and industry.

Congratulations to Rebecca, Pene and the entire team on the continued success of this inspiring New Zealand documentary.

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