News / Events

COVID-19 Update 01 Sept 2021: New Alert Levels Announced

Auckland and Northland are at Alert Level 4Rest of New Zealand is at Alert Level 3 (As at 00:00am Wednesday 1 September 2021) Auckland and Northland remain at Alert Level 4 (Alert level to be reviewed 13 September 2021)All of New Zealand south of Auckland moves to Alert Level 3...
Read more >>


COVID-19 Update 27 August 2021: Alert Levels to Change

Alert Level 4 is now in place for all of New Zealand. Until 11:59PM, Tuesday, 31 August 2021 THEN All of New Zealand south of Auckland moves to Alert Level 3 Auckland and Northland remain in Alert Level 4 (to be reviewed Monday, 30 August 2021) (AS AT 4:00PM Friday 27 August 2...
Read more >>


NZWG and SPADA Launch Best Practice Guide

New Zealand Writers Guild (NZWG) and Screen Production & Development Association (SPADA) are excited to launch the Best Practice Guide – a guide for screenwriters and producers working together.   The Best Practice Guide covers off some of the following topics to assist p...
Read more >>


COVID-19 Alert Level Changes 23 June 2021

Wellington region will be at Alert Level 2 at 6pm on Wednesday 23 June until 11:59pm on Sunday 27 June The area includes Wairarapa and Kāpiti Coast. The rest of New Zealand stays at Alert Level 1.    WATCH:  the full announcement from COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkin...
Read more >>





The Business of Creativity Masterclass

SPADA Masterclass #4: The Business of Creativity   Host DK (Creative Leadership NZ, TEDx Wellington) lead guest panelists Rhonda Kite (Kiwa Media Group), Aliesha Staples (Staples VR), and Dan Milward (Gamefroot) on how creativity is cultivated and ignited in their organis...
Read more >>


COVID-19 Alert Level Changes 22 February 2021

Auckland joins the rest of New Zealand at Alert Level 1.   Auckland has joined the rest of New Zealand at Alert Level 1. WATCH:  the full announcement from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern 22 February 2021 (announcement begins at approx. 12:35) A reminder that at Alert Level 1,...
Read more >>


The Blacklist New Zealand Project

The NZFC has partnered with the Black List to introduce the Black List New Zealand Project (BLNZP). This is a one-off fund, designed to foster the creative relationship between writers and producers, and stimulate international opportunities for New Zealand feature films.  The...
Read more >>