NZ On Air is taking a bold new approach to engaging young New Zealanders with local content, with a $5m investment in new content that aims to both resonate with and reach youth while providing opportunities for new young creatives. Many of the recipients in this round are also WIFT members!
Scripted
First Place, 5 x 12', Tikilounge Productions for viewing on TheCoconetTV, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TVNZ+, up to $970,000.
The drama behind the scenes of the biggest Polynesian Dance festival in the world. Who has what it takes to stand in the front row? and, who will win First Place?
Bloke Of The Apocalypse, 6 x 6', Suite Habana Productions for viewing on YouTube, up to $472,368
A 2D animated horror-comedy series that follows a father and son as they combat the zombie apocalypse in rural New Zealand.
The Sender, 17 x 2', Cable Maiden Productions for viewing on Instagram Reels, TikTok and YouTube, up to $375,000.
When a group of school leaders gather for an exclusive Prefect Party, their celebration turns sinister.
Non-Fiction
Beyond The Beat, 5 x 8 - 12', and 50 x 15 - 60”, and 1 x music video, Chillbox Creative for viewing on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook, up to $500,000.
Five artists on a mission to transform the nation's hottest hits. Each week a rising star meets with a radio hit legend to turn their tune on its head.
Kaputī With The Cuzzies, 10 x 20', Electric Shoelace Productions for viewing on YouTube, up to $194,311.
Cousins Jade and Kura are a pair of weird wāhine Māori. In this unfiltered video podcast they deal with Māori issues in the way they always do, with a cup of tea and a wānanga.
Sight Unseen, 5 x 5-10’, Able for viewing on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and able.co.nz, up to $186,767.
Blind rangatahi highlight their (un)sensationalised day-to-day lives, and their honest, funny, silly and serious conversations. The series features open audio description, for the blind and low-vision.
The Gender Agenda, 5 x 10', Rumbletoon for viewing on YouTube, up to $395,115.
Anthony-Bourdain-meets-queercore-punk-rock in this docu-series following non-binary host, Perrin Hastings, in a search for answers and gender identity.
We wish you well!