The New Zealand Film Commission COVID-19 Policy Released
The NZFC has uploaded its NZFC COVID-19 Policy, and the portal is now open for Feature Film Financing applications for which this new policy will apply.
https://www.nzfilm.co.nz/resources/covid-19-policy
SPADA was consult...
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Deadline Extended for Submissions on Screen Industry Workers Bill
A new deadline for submissions to select committee has been extended to 25 May 2020.
To recap: Minister Iain Lees-Galloway introduced the Screen Industry Workers Bill to the House in February 2020. It had its f...
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WorkSafe has endorsed the ScreenSafe Health & Safety COVID-19 Toolkit
The Health and Safety COVID-19 Standard & Protocols have been endorsed by WorkSafe. ScreenSafe maintains a simple register of productions, in order to assist the Ministry of Health with contact...
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The third installment in the series sees SPADA continue the discussion with NZFC and NZOA CEOs in response to COVID-19.
SPADA Co-presidents Sharon Menzies and Richard Fletcher discuss developments of the past week with Annabelle Sheehan (CEO, New Zealand Film Commission) a...
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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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