Spada is excited to announce that nominations are now OPEN for the 28th Annual Spada Screen Industry Awards, to be held on Thursday 29 October 2026 at The Maritime Room, Princes Wharf, Auckland.
Now in its 28th year, the Awards continue a long-held tradition of celebrating the talented and dedicated people who make up our local industry. The Awards provide an opportunity to recognise one another, celebrate achievements and come together to mark the year that was.
Three Awards Open for Nominations
The 28th Annual Spada Awards will present three prestigious screen industry awards:
Emerging Producer of the Year Award
Principal Sponsor - SpadaCelebrating the vision, talent, and commitment of the next generation of screen producers.
Independent Producer of the Year Award
Principal Sponsor - Gallagher InsuranceCelebrating outstanding contribution as an independent producer in the last calendar year. (*this is the only award that requires a current Spada membership as part of eligibility)
Industry Champion Award
Sponsored by Spada / The Data Book
Demonstrating passion and professionalism in making a significant contribution to the Aotearoa New Zealand screen production industry.
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Who deserves recognition this year? Consider who you’d like to nominate - it could be yourself, someone who has excelled over the past twelve months, or someone whose contribution to the screen sector in Aotearoa New Zealand deserves to be celebrated. SPADA would love to hear your nominations for the 28th Annual Spada Awards!
Nominations close: 5:00PM, Thursday, 24 September 2026