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Spada is excited to announce that nominations are now OPEN for the 28th Annual Spada Screen Industry Awards, to be held on Thursday 29 October 2026 at The Maritime Room, Princes Wharf, Auckland.

Who deserves recognition this year? Consider who you’d like to nominate - it could be yourself, someone who has excelled over the past twelve months, or someone whose contribution to the screen sector in Aotearoa New Zealand deserves to be celebrated. We’d love to hear your nominations for the three awards:

Emerging Producer of the Year Award
Principal Sponsor - Spada
Celebrating the vision, talent, and commitment of the next generation of screen producers.

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Independent Producer of the Year Award
Principal Sponsor - Gallagher Insurance
Celebrating outstanding contribution as an independent producer in the last calendar year.

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Industry Champion Award
Sponsored by Spada / The Data Book
Demonstrating passion and professionalism in making a significant contribution to the Aotearoa New Zealand screen production industry.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE: 5:00PM, Thursday 24 September 2026

> Full details including eligibility criteria and nomination forms HERE