Film Otago Southland is a not-for-profit trust that promotes and supports screen production across the Otago and Southland regions of New Zealand's South Island, including Queenstown, Dunedin and Fiordland. It works alongside the Queenstown and Dunedin regional film offices and maintains an industry directory of local crew and services.
Filming incentives
- Rate
- 20-40% cash rebate
- Credit type
- Cash Rebate
- Min. spend
- NZD 4M (international features)
Figures describe the New Zealand program, not this office. Incentive terms change with legislation: confirm current rates, caps, and eligibility with the office before budgeting.
Checked against official sources 23 July 2026
Full New Zealand incentive breakdown, estimator & comparisonFilm Otago Southland promotes the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate (national 20%/40% rebate) and provides regional production support and funding for productions filming in the Otago and Southland regions.
Official incentive details