Membership
Spada is proud to represent Aotearoa New Zealand's leading screen producers and production companies. As the leading screen advocacy organisation in New Zealand, Spada works tirelessly on behalf of members to support, influence, and advocate for a robust and vital independent screen production sector.
In joining Spada, you not only have access to the benefits listed below, but you also show your support for the work of your colleagues and contemporaries over the last 40 years; as well as ensure that the work - and their legacy - will continue for another 40 years.
WHAT DOES SPADA DO ON BEHALF OF ITS MEMBERS?
| Advocate and Lobby: Spada has relationships with key industry stakeholders, including NZFC, NZ On Air, TVNZ, TV3, MBIE, and MCH, which enables it to represent members on key issues affecting producers in the screen sector. Head to Spada's submissions page to learn about the work Spada has been involved with.. |
| Negotiate Discounts: Spada members receive discounts on key industry services, including legal advice, Spada Conference registration, NZIFF, DocEdge. Spada's full list of membership discounts can be found HERE. |
| Deliver Professional Training: Spada is committed to upskilling screen production professionals. Professional development opportunities through a programme of seminars and workshops. |
| Produces the highly regarded Annual Spada Conference, including the Spada Screen Industry Awards: Head to our Spada Conference page to learn more. |
| Provide Advice: Spada's office can be contacted for advice on contractual and regulatory issues, negotiating with funders and broadcasters, and help with strategy and general industry information. Members are also eligible for free legal advice (up to 20 minutes) from Entertainment Lawyers who are Associate Members of Spada. |
| Bulletins: Monthly newsletters and email bulletins will keep you updated with the latest industry news, initiatives, meetings, and issues affecting producers. |
Membership Obligations
Code of Best Practice
(Updated July 2024)
The Code of Best Practice (the 'Code') was developed to reflect and formalise professional standards in the film and television industry. The Code is a living document and will be updated periodically to reflect changes in our sector and among our members.
All members of Spada must adhere to the Code of Best Practice. Please read this document before completing your membership form; click HERE.
Production Levies
Spada membership commits producers and production companies to paying levies on productions where they are responsible for the New Zealand budget component.
The levy is a flat rate of 0.1% of the total NZ production budget, regardless of format or genre, and is payable on the first day of principal photography. We email members a levy declaration form at the beginning of each month.
We understand that production budgets are under pressure, and if you have any concerns about accommodating a levy within your budget, please get in touch. We’re very happy to talk through the options and discuss an approach that works for your circumstances. We want to support our members and avoid adding any unnecessary pressure to already stretched production budgets.
Want to Know More / Are You Ready to Join Spada?
Please fill out the membership form or contact us for further information. Please note that approval of your membership application is at Spada's discretion.
Contact Details
Phone +64 4 939 6934
Email sandygildea@hotmail.com (temp email)
Spada Staff
Sandy Gildea
Executive Director
T: +64 21 456 076
Ness Simons
Comms & Events Coordinator
T: +64 4 939 6934
Fiona Davison
Finance and Membership
T: +64 4 939 6934