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Budget 2026 Highlights Urgent Need for Modern Streaming Framework, Says SPADA
Media and Resource Releases
Budget 2026 Highlights Urgent Need for Modern Streaming Framework, Says SPADA
The NZ screen producers guild Spada says Budget 2026 underscores the urgent need for a modern regulatory framework for international streaming platforms operating in New Zealand, following the announcement of reduced funding for the country’s screen agencies.
The NZ screen producers guild Spada says Budget 2026 underscores the urgent need for a modern regulatory framework for international streaming platforms operating in New Zealand, following the announcement of reduced funding for the country’s screen agencies.
Media and Resource Releases
NZFC supports Government changes to domestic Screen Production Rebate in Budget 2026
Media and Resource Releases
NZFC supports Government changes to domestic Screen Production Rebate in Budget 2026
The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) welcomes the announcement by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage on changes to the domestic Screen Production Rebate, as part of Budget 2026.
The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) welcomes the announcement by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage on changes to the domestic Screen Production Rebate, as part of Budget 2026.
Production Slate
Production Slate: May 2026 Update
Production Slate
Members
Production Slate: May 2026 Update
Production continues at a consistent pace heading into June, with current shoots underway and several upcoming projects moving through prep
Production continues at a consistent pace heading into June, with current shoots underway and several upcoming projects moving through prep
Close Up
Behind the Login: Industry Masterclasses You Shouldn’t Miss
Close Up
Behind the Login: Industry Masterclasses You Shouldn’t Miss
Exclusive member-only access to world-class screen industry insight from the people behind major international productions
Exclusive member-only access to world-class screen industry insight from the people behind major international productions
Regional Filmmaking
Regional Filmmaking: From Cheltenham to Salinas Valley: Auckland’s Role in East of Eden
Regional Filmmaking
Members
Regional Filmmaking: From Cheltenham to Salinas Valley: Auckland’s Role in East of Eden
Netflix’s East of Eden teaser offers a first look at the series that transformed Devonport into early 20th-century California.
Netflix’s East of Eden teaser offers a first look at the series that transformed Devonport into early 20th-century California.
Event
Film Otago Southland Supporting Local Filmmakers to attend Doc Edge 2026 Travel Grants
Event
Film Otago Southland Supporting Local Filmmakers to attend Doc Edge 2026 Travel Grants
Two travel grants are now available for Otago and Southland screen industry professionals wanting to attend Doc Edge Industry in Auckland.
Two travel grants are now available for Otago and Southland screen industry professionals wanting to attend Doc Edge Industry in Auckland.
Media and Resource Releases
Official Trailer Released for Feature Documentary Lomu, as Film Returns Home to Tonga Ahead of Australasian Premieres
Media and Resource Releases
Official Trailer Released for Feature Documentary Lomu, as Film Returns Home to Tonga Ahead of Australasian Premieres
The official trailer has been released today for LOMU, a powerful and compelling portrait of the man behind the legend, Jonah Lomu.
The official trailer has been released today for LOMU, a powerful and compelling portrait of the man behind the legend, Jonah Lomu.
Member Spotlight
Member Spotlight: Will Giles
Crew Basics
When Injury Stops the Work: ACC for Self-Employed Crew
Crew Basics
When Injury Stops the Work: ACC for Self-Employed Crew
How ACC weekly compensation works for freelance screen crew, including tax returns, CoverPlus Extra and income earned while recovering.
How ACC weekly compensation works for freelance screen crew, including tax returns, CoverPlus Extra and income earned while recovering.
Announcement
NZ On Screen Relaunches with New Website and On-Demand Film Platform
Announcement
NZ On Screen Relaunches with New Website and On-Demand Film Platform
A dedicated home for New Zealand screen culture - free content, feature film rental, and 18 years of curatorial expertise, all in one place.
A dedicated home for New Zealand screen culture - free content, feature film rental, and 18 years of curatorial expertise, all in one place.
Announcement
Show Me Shorts Brings Turkish Short Film Nights to Cinemas
Announcement
Show Me Shorts Brings Turkish Short Film Nights to Cinemas
Show Me Shorts is continuing its winter season with Turkish short film nights arriving in cinemas across Aotearoa over the coming months.
Show Me Shorts is continuing its winter season with Turkish short film nights arriving in cinemas across Aotearoa over the coming months.
ProdPerks Discount Program
What can ProdPerks Do for You? - A guide for Productions and Screen Companies
Safety
Professional Respect Is Part of Safe Production
Safety
Professional Respect Is Part of Safe Production
ScreenSafe reminds the sector that respect, accountability and clear reporting pathways are central to safe production culture.
ScreenSafe reminds the sector that respect, accountability and clear reporting pathways are central to safe production culture.