Role
Film New Zealand is a member of the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) and is New Zealand's national film locations office facilitating access both nationally and internationally to New Zealand as one of the world's best screen production destinations.
Film New Zealand provides a complete introduction service for those wishing to film in New Zealand. We can supply everything you need to know about our locations, facilities, crews, permits, immigration, transport and accommodation.
We aim to ensure that everyone has a satisfying experience of filming in New Zealand and we will do everything in our power to ensure this happens.
New Zealand's film friendly network reaches throughout the country and Film New Zealand works collaboratively with the country's regional film offices. Using our comprehensive in-house database we can provide a fast, educated response to any inquiry - whether it be a TV commercial, telefeature, documentary or feature film.
Film New Zealand is an independent, industry-led organisation, governed by a Board of Trustees representing industry and government.
Team
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Board of Trustees
| Trustee |
Occupation |
Role |
| Julian Grimmond |
Producer |
Chair |
| Sarah Cull |
Head of Business Affairs, NZ Film Commission |
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| Julie Elstone |
Producer & Production Manager |
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| Murray Francis |
Line Producer |
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| Kevin Jennings |
Executive Manager, Film Queenstown |
RFO Rep |
| Garry Little |
Managing Director, Digital Post |
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| Keith Mackenzie |
Production Accountant |
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| Jos Ruffell |
Business Development Executive, Sidhe |
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Past Trustees
| Trustee |
Occupation |
Dates |
| Peter Avery |
Film Venture Taranaki |
2003 - 16 October 2009 |
| Sue Thompson |
Company Director |
2003 - 7 September 2009 |
| Cheryll Sotheran |
Sector Director Creative Industries, NZ Trade & Enterprise |
8 December 2006 - 20 July 2009 |
| David Madigan |
Production Sound Mixer |
2003 - 17 October 2008 |
| Ruth Harley |
CEO, NZ Film Commission |
2003 - 17 October 2008 |
| Paul Voigt |
Investment Manager, Investment NZ |
2003 - 8 December 2006 |
| Trishia Downie |
Line Producer |
28 July 2004 - 20 October 2006 |
| Don Reynolds |
Producer |
28 July 2004 - 20 October 2006 |
| Chloe Smith |
Line Producer |
28 July 2004 - 5 October 2005 |
Film New Zealand Trust Downloads
Film New Zealand Trust Deed (Film NZ Trust Deed.pdf, 236KB)
Film New Zealand Annual Report (Film NZ Annual Report 2009.pdf, 5.45MB)
Film New Zealand Strategic Plan (Film New Zealand Strategic Plan - 2008-09.pdf, 103KB)
Film New Zealand Strategic Directions Framework (Strategic Directions Framework 20 July 2009.pdf, 43KB)
Strategic Partners
Investment New Zealand
Investment New Zealand is the New Zealand government’s national investment promotion agency. It is responsible for facilitating foreign direct investment into New Zealand, actively assisting overseas companies and investors to relocate businesses and/or establish greenfield operations in New Zealand.
Investment New Zealand offers specialist liaison, briefings and introductions to senior government and industry contacts. It also works with investment-ready New Zealand companies to secure international funding and expertise, and to help grow their commercial activities through export markets.
www.investmentnz.govt.nz
New Zealand Film Commission
The New Zealand Film Commission was established in 1978. Since then over 200 feature films have been made in New Zealand with more than 100 of these made with New Zealand Film Commission finance. The Film Commission undertakes a variety of activities including the provision of loans and equity financing to New Zealand producers and directors and the sale and marketing of New Zealand films. The Film Commission supports Maori filmmaking and participates in industry initiatives, ranging from policy development for training, to preservation of New Zealand film culture in archives. The Film Commission administers the Large Budget Screen Production Grant as an incentive for filmmaking in New Zealand. Film New Zealand and the Film Commission work closely together in supporting domestic production and in providing information on incentives including the grant and official co-productions.
www.nzfilm.co.nz
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is the New Zealand Government's trade and economic development agency. NZTE is a gateway to information, advice and funding and strives to improve the capability and international competitiveness of New Zealand businesses. Creative Industries including screen production are acknowledged as key wealth creators in a knowledge economy.
www.nzte.govt.nz
Sponsors
Film New Zealand acknowledges sponsorship received from businesses supporting the New Zealand screen production industry.
