Behind the LensFilm Otago Southland

Film Office & Commission

Film Otago Southland

Queenstown, Otago / Southland, New Zealand

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)

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Checked against official sources 23 July 2026

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Film 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

Filmed here

Productions recorded as having shot in the area Film Otago Southland covers.

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