New Zealand Film Commission Development Funding
About this opportunity
The New Zealand Film Commission provides development funding for feature films and short films with significant New Zealand content. The commission supports projects from early development through to advanced screenplay stages, with the aim of nurturing distinctive New Zealand storytelling voices.
Application tips
Projects should have clear New Zealand creative elements and a viable path to production. Demonstrate how the funding will advance your project to the next stage.
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