New Zealand Film Commission Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) or in the Maori language Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga is a New Zealand government commission formed to assist with creating and promoting New Zealand films. It was established under the New Zealand Film Commission Act 1978 (as amended in 1981, 1985, 1988, 1994 and 1999) with the assistance of film director, producer and writer Roger Donaldson.
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The functions of the Commission are to encourage and participate in the making, promotion, distribution, and exhibition of films and generally to encourage the development of the New Zealand film industry. A special direction to the Commission is that it shall not make financial assistance available for any film project unless the Commission is satisfied that the film has or is to have significant New Zealand content. The Commission handles worldwide sales of a range of New Zealand feature and short films.
The Commission is appointed by the Minister of Culture and Heritage and comprises a Chairman and seven other board members. It meets formally every two months. Day to day activities are carried out by a staff of 14 from a Wellington office.
The main classes of records held include:
The NZFC provides financial assistance for New Zealand feature film projects and New Zealand filmmakers, by way of loan or equity financing. They commit up to 8% of their annual budget to feature film development financing, and up to 60% to feature film production financing. Development decisions are made by either the senior staff group (up to $15,000 per project) or the Development Committee (up to $75,000 cumulative per projects). The Film Commission Board makes decisions involving financing beyond $75,000 for either advanced project development or for production financing. [1]
The Chief Executive
The contact numbers are currently (2004):
Phone: +64 4 382 7680
This is an Article on New Zealand Film Commission. Page Contains Information, Facts Details or Explanation Guide About New Zealand Film Commission Functions and responsibilities
Structure
Records
Film financing
Contact details
The address of the New Zealand Film Commission is currently (2004):
New Zealand Film Commission
PO Box 11 546
The Film Centre, 119 Jervois Quay
Wellington
Fax: +64 4 384 9719External links