Media Insider · Business · NZ · 16:48

NZ Film Commission ends public funding for 10 screen sector organizations

NZ Herald · Business

Published 30 Sep 2026, 16:48 NZDT · Updated 30 Sep 2026, 18:42 NZDT

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• The NZFC will cease annual core funding for 10 film and screen sector organisations by June 30 next year.
• The funding programme provided just over $1 million in annual support for organizations including Spada and WIFT.
• The NZFC board said operational funding through the programme was no longer the most effective way to deliver its mandate.
• The NZFC plans to direct public funding toward fewer, higher-impact investments and clearer pathways for film-makers.
• Up to $100,000 a year has been available to individual organizations under the programme.