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NZ…12 reasons why

  • Stunning locations in close proximity around the country

  • Award winning and nominated talent base

  • Cutting edge technology and innovation in film equipment and systems

  • Variety of large scale stage options in main filming hubs

  • Direct overnight 12 hour flight from LA

  • Easy timezone differential for doing business with LA

  • Attractive currency exchange to NZD

  • 20% tax rebate… *PLUS a further 5% for projects with min. $30m QNZPE

  • No fringes - No residuals on NZ cast & crew

  • Overtime cost efficiency - NZ crew are paid 13hrs for 12hrs v AUS crew paid 15hrs for 12hrs

  • Broad ethnic diversity for support and background talent casting

  • Safe, secure and relaxed but vibrant country to live, work & play

 

NZ Incentive break down

GROUND CONTROL will apply for and receive the International NZ Screen Production Rebate (NZSPR) for your next production when you choose to base your project in NZ with us. It is a very transparent rebate application with a cash payout approx. 3 months after final submission of application.

    NZSPR offers a baseline 20% of qualifying NZ production expenditure (QNZPE)

  • Minimum QNZPE for theatrical feature film submission is $15m NZD

  • Minimum QNZPE for television and other non-feature film submission is $4m NZD 

    NZSPR Uplift offers a further 5% on top of the baseline 20% (ie: 25% rebate on QNZPE)

  • Minimum QNZPE for the NZSPR uplift submission is $30m NZD

  • Minimum of 40 criteria points must be met (from a possible 80 criteria points)

    NZ Post, Digital & VFX Rebate (PDV) offers a baseline 20% of qualifying NZ production expenditure (QNZPE)

  • Minimum QNZPE for PDV submission is $250,000 NZD