NZ film commission (case study)

Who are the NZFC and what is their primary purpose?

• They are a government agency that invests in New Zealand feature films and short films.
• They promote New Zealand films here and overseas.
• They market New Zealand's screen production industry overseas and attract international productions to New Zealand.

What films have they funded in the last 5 years that did really well internationally?

1. the power of the dog (2021)
• nominated for best picture at 94th academy awards
2. shadow in the cloud (2020)
3. hunt for the wilderpeople (2018)

What films have they funded in the last 5 years that you have seen or that you know have been popular?

• hunt for the wilderpeople
• shadow in the cloud

What services do the NZFC offer to help NZ filmmakers in the production process?

• They aim to contribute production financing to between eight and 12 great films each year. 
• They develop scripts and the careers of New Zealand filmmakers.
• They administer the New Zealand Screen Production Grant and other grants and assist with co-productions.
• Their budget is made up of Government funding, Lottery Grants Board funding, income from films, interest and reserves. Their total current budget is around $26 million.