October 27, 2022
Film sector funding up for review
The Government is calling for submissions on a review of the New Zealand Screen Production Grant.
Arts, Culture and Heritage Carmel Sepuloni says the proposed options aim to support the sector’s growth and resilience in a way that provides certainty for the sector.
It wants to encourage a steady pipeline of domestic and international screen productions, enhance screen sector skills and career pathways, and support the development of high-quality, home-grown content.
The industry contributes more than $3.5 billion to the economy each year, and directly employs more than 13,900 people.
It also creates benefits for other industries, such as hospitality, construction and tourism.
The proposals also aim to support Māori and Pacific aspirations in the sector.