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New Zealand Film Commissiongrant
He Kauahi - Catalyst Short Film Funding
- Who Can Apply: New Zealand filmmakers, including writers, directors and producers.
- The Focus: Funding to create exceptional narrative short films that can act as a catalyst for career progression.
- The Funding: Up to $90,000 (NZD) production funding for a scripted live-action or animated short film.
- Key Requirements: Complete and submit an application via the NZFC online funding portal, and read the He Kauahi Catalyst Fund Guidelines before applying.
DeadlineMonday, October 12, 2026
AwardUp to $90,000 is available for the production of scripted live-action or animated short films.
Locationnational
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinesscripted live-action, animation, narrative short film
Application notesProduction funding is for scripted live-action or animated narrative short films only; documentary or episodic projects are not eligible. The fund no longer includes additional support for early feature film development.
New Zealand Film Commission