NZFC Research:
Who are the NZFC and What Is Their Primary Purpose?
The NZFC is a government agency that invests in New Zealand feature films and short films, aiming to contribute to the financing between 10 and 12 films each year, helping people develop their careers, promoting the films within the country, as well as internationally.
What Films Have They Funded in the Last 5 Years That Did Really Well Internationally?
- Avatar: Way of Water
- Aquaman
- Black Widow
- Mission Impossible: Fallout
- Avengers: Endgame
What Films Have They Funded In The Last 5 Years That You Have Seen Or That You Know Have Been Popular?
- Black Widow
- The Royal Treatment
- The Meg
- Pete's Dragon
- Avengers: Endgame
What Services Do The NZFC Offer To Help NZ Filmmakers In The Production Process?
- Grants; $6 million cap, unless the film qualifies for an additional grant, from which they can gain up to $50 million.
- Marketing and distribution (Air NZ video)
- Facilitate sales agency relationships
- Conduct research to help studios with distribution
What Is The Difference Between The 'Why' NZFC Funds Films VS. 'Why' Hollywood Big 5 Studios Fund Films?
Whereas the NZFC is interested in funding films which tell New Zealand stories, hoping to showcase the country and its scenery, making profits from tourism, Big 5 Studios fund films based on what is likely to make them the biggest profit.