NZFC Strengthens International Partnerships With Plans To Launch International Placement Initiative
The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) announced today its plan to launch an International Placement Initiative giving local filmmakers the opportunity to apply for internships at selected global film companies in New Zealand, Australia, UK, and Ireland.
The International Placement Initiative is designed for emerging to mid-career writers, directors and producers from Aotearoa, offering applicants the opportunity to develop their overseas industry networks, increase their skills, and gain work experience within renowned film focused companies.
NZFC Chief Executive, Annie Murray, says the Commission has timed the launch of the new initiative to coincide with their global trade mission across Mumbai, London and Cannes.
'Our global trade mission is designed to connect New Zealand filmmakers with international film companies, enabling them to forge partnerships. The International Placements Initiative is a natural extension of our commitment to supporting, empowering and championing the film sector of Aotearoa.
'Strategic investment in New Zealand talent is essential for ensuring the future success of our film industry. Future proofing the $3.5 billion screen sector is crucial to its continued performance and this initiative is one of the key ways to achieve this.'
Internships under the initiative will be offered by: Keeper Pictures(Ireland), Studio Canal(New Zealand), Kismet Distribution / Brouhaha Entertainment(Australia), Good Chaos(UK), Protagonist Pictures(UK), and Misfits Entertainment(UK).
'We're hugely excited to be partnering with such an impressive selection of production companies across key countries. The calibre of the work they produce is incredibly high, giving our emerging New Zealand creatives the opportunity to be mentored by world-leading filmmakers,' says Murray.
Further placement opportunities will be confirmed in the coming months. More information on the initiative, including how to apply, will be available on our website soon.
About the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC)
The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is the government agency responsible for supporting and promoting New Zealand's vibrant screen industry. It invests in the development, production, and marketing of New Zealand films, both locally and internationally, and works to grow the country's reputation as a world-class destination for screen production.
The NZFC provides production financing for New Zealand feature and short films, offers talent development initiatives, and administers the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate (NZSPR) – a key driver in attracting major international productions. It also supports official co-productions and offers resources to connect New Zealand filmmakers with global partners.
Through its dual focus on nurturing local storytelling and bringing international productions to New Zealand's shores, the NZFC plays a vital role in the economic and cultural growth of the screen sector.
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