The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is the government agency dedicated to growing the New Zealand screen industry. It administers the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate for international and domestic productions, funds NZ films, and provides information on locations, facilities and crew for productions considering New Zealand.
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 & comparisonThe NZFC administers the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate (NZSPR), with a domestic rebate for local productions and an international rebate for overseas productions filming in New Zealand, alongside development and production funding.
Official incentive details