The NZFC funding team will be hosting morning teas in February in Auckland and Wellington and they would love to see you there!
- Auckland: Thursday 19 February, 10am-midday, RSVP here.
- Wellington: Tuesday 24 February, 10am-midday, RSVP here.
They are also excited to launch a dedicated rail on their NZFC YouTube channel featuring short films funded by the New Zealand Film Commission and curated in consultation with filmmakers.
This is your chance to share and celebrate the incredible shorts supported by NZFC. Explore the rail now.
If you’d like to see your NZFC-funded short film added to this collection, please email Deva.Britow@nzfilm.co.nz
FUNDING INFORMATION
Feature Film Production (including Post Production) Investment
- · February 9 deadline, for board meeting April 21-22
- · April 7 deadline, for board meeting June 16-17
- · July 13 deadline, for board meeting September 22-23
- · September 14 deadline, for board meeting November 24-25
Feature Film Development Funding – reopens Monday 19 January 2026, you can apply any time
Feature Film Finishing Fund – open year-round, apply any time
He Kauahi - Catalyst Short Film Funding – opens February 16 and closes March 9, 2026.
Industry Development Fund (Strand One) – opens Monday 9 March and closes on Monday 13 April 2026
Industry Development Fund (Strand Two) – open year-round, apply any time
Filmmaker International Travel Grants – open year-round, apply anytime (with special rounds for Cannes and Annecy Mifa, deadlines to be confirmed next year)
Head HERE for all the details!