Over the last 27 years, the Annual Spada Screen Industry Awards have celebrated the people who make our industry what it is - from exciting new talent just starting out, to those who have spent their careers shaping and supporting screen production in Aotearoa.
We invite you to put forward the names of colleagues, collaborators, and champions whose drive, creativity, and determination deserve to be recognised.
The deadline for nominations is 5:00PM, Friday 26th of September 2025.
- Spada Emerging Producer Award
Principal Sponsor - The New Zealand Film Commission - Recognises the creativity, innovation, and dedication of up-and-coming producers.
Nomination Form - Spada Independent Producer Award
Principal Sponsor - Gallagher - Recognises an independent producer who has made an outstanding contribution over the last year.
Nomination Form - Spada/Data Book Industry Champion Award
Principal Sponsors - Spada and The Data Book - Recognises individuals or organisations who have demonstrated passion and professionalism in making a significant contribution to the Aotearoa New Zealand screen production industry.
Nomination Form
The Award recipients will be announced at the 27th Annual Spada Screen Industry Awards on Thursday, 20 November 2025, 5:00-5:30PM, at The Pullman Hotel, Auckland.
For further details on the 30th Spada Conference head to their website – here.