Wednesday
07
May
2025
REBATE 101 WELLINGTON : An introduction to the NZ Screen Production Rebate

REBATE 101 WELLINGTON : An introduction to the NZ Screen Production Rebate

Posted Monday 14 Apr 2025

WIFT and Ngā Aho Whakaari present

REBATE 101: An Introduction to the NZ Screen Production Rebate  

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

Anyone who has a budget over 2 million $ needs to know about the production rebate!!

You’ve heard of it - but what does it mean for you and your work?         

Even if you’re not quite ready to apply for the NZSPR, now is the perfect time to learn from the experts about how it might help finance your project.

Delivered by NZFC : Mel Read, Senior Incentives Executive; and Jennifer Wilton and Marc Ashton, Co-production and Incentives Executives.

This interactive wānanga will cover:

  • Introduction to the Co-Production and Incentives Team
  • Overview of the NZSPR  
  • Eligibility criteria for New Zealand productions
  • Application requirements and process   
  • Official Co-Productions and the NZSPR  

To get the most out of the workshop we recommend that you do some pre-reading here: New Zealand Screen Production Rebate for New Zealand Productions

And then bring your questions for our panel of specialists from the NZFC.

YOUR SPECIALISTS ARE:

Mel Read
 - Mel has been with the NZFC’s incentives team since 2017, as an administrator of the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate for both domestic and international productions.

Jennifer Wilton - Jennifer Wilton has worked with the Co-Production and Incentives Team at the NZFC since 2023 and assesses applications for both the NZSPR and Co-production Certification.

Marc Ashton - Marc Ashton has been with the NZFC’s Co-Production & Incentives team since August 2024. This follows a previous role with the NZFC’s Funding team with a background in Film and TV production both here and overseas.

FREE FOR WIFT AND NAW MEMBERS.  $20 FOR NON MEMBERS.

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

Date: Wednesday 07 May 2025
Location: Wētā Workshop Group Space, 129 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington
Time: 6:00PM

Wednesday
07
May
2025

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We will delve into details too e.g. Identifying your audience – do you know who will want to watch your programme? What are some of the common funding application downfalls? Where are the opportunities? What is Te Pae Matarau, The Everyone Project Aotearoa, and how will it serve the wider screen sector?

Mostly, it's time in the room with one of our main funders. It's a chance to ask the questions a form never lets you ask.
Come along to connect, have a wine, and be informed.

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Free for WIFT Members, $20 for non-members. Drinks & Nibbles Provided.

Programme is brought to you with generous support from the NZ Film Commission and Foundation North.