Second SPADA Q&A with NZFC and NZOA CEOs in response to COVID-19.
In this week's video SPADA Co-presidents Richard Fletcher and Sharon Menzies pose questions for Cameron Harland, CEO of NZ on Air, and Annabelle Sheehan, CEO of NZ Film Commission, on behalf of members....
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The Government will be introducing legislation to make changes to the Companies Act to help companies facing insolvency due to COVID-19 to remain viable and keep New Zealanders in jobs.
Announced on Friday 3 April 2020, the temporary changes include:
Giving directors of companies...
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SPADA Co-Presidents Sharon Menzies and Richard Fletcher's Q&A with NZ Film Commission CEO Annabelle Sheehan and NZ On Air CEO Cameron Harland.
Tune in to hear from the CEOs of the NZFC and NZ On Air as they discuss the events of the past three weeks and the measures they...
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NZ on Air have released a Request for Proposals for Scripted or Factual projects that can be made now, in lockdown.
According to the media release NZOA are 'looking for fast turnaround, innovative ideas. Our intent with this RFP is to both source some new content for New Zealand...
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In order for the Screen Sector COVID-19 Action Group to advocate on your behalf, they want to understand your situation and what is important to you.
Please complete the following SURVEY, and once you're done please share it with your local screen industry colleagues and frien...
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NZ SCREEN SECTOR ANNOUNCES COVID-19 PAN-SECTOR RESPONSE
In response to the immediate impact of COVID-19 on the New Zealand screen industry, the sector has today announced the formation of the Screen Sector COVID-19 Action Group and a screen-specific online information hub. Establ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE Everyone's health is at the forefront of our minds during this time, as is the health of the domestic screen sector; therefore SPADA has been in touch with key stakeholders, including the NZFC, NZ On Air, Te Mangai Paho and bond companies to discuss the potential...
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On Thursday the 12th of March the World Health Organisation (WHO) made the assessment that COVID-19 coronavirus be characterised as a pandemic.NZFC Travel Grants Programme SuspendedFurther to the WHO’s announcement, the NZFC, after careful consideration regarding funding of ap...
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Congratulations to Taika Waititi and the Jojo Rabbit team with 6 nominations at the 2020 The Academy Awards Oscars!
Best Picture
Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Production Design
Best Film Editing
Best Supporting Actress
Best Costume Design
We're also cel...
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Congratulations to all those recognised for their service and achievements in the New Year's Honours list. There are so many wonderful people on this list, and of course there are a couple who we in the screen sector celebrate most of all:
John Barnett, who has delivered so ma...
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