Spada Awards
28th Spada Screen Industry Awards
28th Spada Screen Industry Awards & Cocktail Function
Thursday 29 October 2026
The Maritime Room, Princes Wharf, Auckland
6:00–8:00pm
Now in its 28th year, the Spada Screen Industry Awards celebrate the talented and dedicated people who make up Aotearoa’s screen industry.
Join us for an evening to recognise achievements, celebrate our industry and catch up with colleagues and friends.
Doors open at 6:00pm, with the Awards ceremony starting at 6:30pm, followed by drinks and canapés.
Early Bird Tickets
Early Bird tickets are on sale now – get in early and save!
Available until 7 October 2026:
- Spada Members: $50 + GST
- Industry Guilds: $59 + GST
- Non-Industry Guilds: $69 + GST
Get your Early Bird tickets HERE.
Nominations Close Thursday 24 Sept @ 5:00PM
Nominations for the 28th Spada Screen Industry Awards close at 5:00pm on Thursday 24 September 2026.
Emerging Producer of the Year Award
Principal Sponsor - Spada
[Nomination Form]
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Independent Producer of the Year Award
Principal Sponsor - Gallagher Insurance
[Nomination Form]
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Industry Champion Award
Sponsored by Spada / The Data Book
[Nomination Form]
Valued Sponsors & Supporters
A big thank you to our Awards sponsors for helping us celebrate Aotearoa’s screen industry
and the talented people who make it happen.
And thank you to the New Zealand Film Commission
for its ongoing core funding support of Spada.
