A huge congratulations to the team behind The Power of the Dog, this week confirmed as leading the nominations for the 94th Academy Awards which will be announced late next month.
The film, shot exclusively in New Zealand and featuring a powerhouse local production crew as wel...
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SCREENSAFE UPDATE - 4 FEBRUARY 2021
ScreenSafe have released a number of updates today to support the screen sector's management of COVID-19, and more specifically Omicron.
The OVERVIEW of ScreenSafe Protocols Update document provides more information, please note changes have b...
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The New Zealand border is set to reopen in five stages, from 11:59PM, 27 February, 2022, as follows:
STEP ONE: From 11:59pm Sunday 27 February 2022
Border extended to include:
Fully vaccinated Kiwis and other currently eligible travellers from Australia will be able to tra...
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Announcement from Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
The Screen Production Recovery Fund has been boosted by a further $15 million.
$7.9 million of that funding allocated to the New Zealand Film Commission
$7.1 million allocated to New Zealand on Air
“Internationally,...
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MASK REQUIREMENTS
Announced 25 January 2022:
A face covering will need to be an actual mask and attached to the head by loops around the ears or head. This means scarves, bandannas, or t-shirts should not be used.
You will need to wear a mask at food and drink businesses, ...
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Following today's Government COVID-19 update we've compiled the the key information which may be helpful for members:
ALERT LEVELS:
Northland will join the rest of the country in the orange setting from 11.59pm tonight.
The Government has indicated that All of New Zealand will m...
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Kia ora, e te whānau,After a year of peaks and troughs, we want to take a moment to acknowledge 2021 and celebrate the wonderful efforts of you, our SPADA community. This past year has seen it all, from scrambling for crew with all hands on deck to extended lockdowns that we kn...
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Kia ora koutou SPADA Members,
The Government has announced it will review the NZSPG and the way it funds parts of the film and television industry to ensure the screen sector - a sector it recognises as offering significant cultural and economic value to Aotearoa New Zealand - h...
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COVID-19 PROTECTION FRAMEWORK LEVELS
Following a meeting with Cabinet Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced further details of New Zealand's transition to the COVID-19 Protection Framework (Traffic Light System), from 11:59PM Thursday, 2 December 2021:
RED: Northland, A...
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Announcement 24 November 2021 - International Borders to Open from January 2022
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has announced the re-opening of New Zealand's international borders, which will take place in three stages from January to April 2022. The plan will allow c...
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