SPADA: THE VOICE OF PRODUCERS
SPADA spends a lot of time solving issues before they become problems, so if you have any questions - whether it be regarding re-negotiation of contracts, funding, levies, membership - just give us a call on (04) 939 6934.
RELEASE OF FINAL HOBBIT DOCUMENTS
Wednesday 27 February
The release of the final tranche of documents relating to THE HOBBIT brings welcome clarity with regard to the actions taken at the time by various parties, to ensure that the film was shot in
New Zealand
and puts to bed ill-founded conspiracy theories and speculations. SPADA continues to work productively and proactively in the interests of the
New Zealand
screen industry to enhance and support its sustainability and growth.
SPADA’S Submission on NZ On Air's
On Line Rights and Public Access Discussion Paper
22 February 2013
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Here.
SPADA’S Submission on NZ On Air's
Documentary Funding Policy Discussion Paper
29 August 2012
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Here.
e-news #25
07 June 2012
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e-news #24
26 March 2012
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Here.
SPADA’S Submission on The News Media Meets 'New Media': Rights, Responsibilities and Regulation in the Digital Age
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Here.
Media Release
Friday 10 February 2012
SPADA APPLAUDS LAUNCH OF NEW FTA TV CHANNEL BY SPADA COMPANY MEMBER
SPADA applauds today’s announcement of new Free to Air TV channel ChoiceTV on the Freeview digital platform by SPADA company member Top Shelf Productions.
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Media Release
Friday 25 November 2011
NEW PAY PARTNERSHIP NOT A NEW DAWN FOR LOCAL CONTENT
The new partnership between TVNZ and SKY Television claims it will provide further pay opportunities for viewing of local programmes which have already been seen on TVNZ, but its implications for new programmes are unclear, says SPADA, the organisation representing
New Zealand
production companies and producers.
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Media Release
SPADA Supports Govt's Reduction in SPIF Threshold
10 October 2011
The industry organisation representing independent screen producers, SPADA, welcomes the Government’s announcement today lowering the Qualifying New Zealand Production Expenditure (QNZPE) threshold for feature films from $4million per production to $2.5million.
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SPADA Conference 2011
Key Plenary Sessions (Audio Version)
For those of you who missed some of this year's SPADA Conference key sessions - including the John O'Shea Memorial Address by Michael Stedman - or if you were unable to attend the Conference, please find below the audio link to the key addresses as well as some of the other discussions and interviews conducted over the two days - 10th and 11th of November - at SkyCity.
Audio Link
SPADA Conference 2010 Speeches
Minister of Broadcasting's Speech
Delivered Friday 12 November 2010
NZ On Air's John O'Shea Memorial Address
Delivered by Brent Impey on Friday 12 November 2010
Media Link to Sessions held in The Great Room
THE HOBBIT
Thurs 28 oct 2010
Media Statement
SPADA Thrilled About
Filming of The Hobbit in NZ
Wed 27 oct 2010
Media Statement
Prime Minister John Key's
Statement regarding THE HOBBIT.
Wed 27 oct 2010
Media Statement
SPADA'S
Response to MEAA Newsletter
Thurs 21 oct 2010
SPADA’S Fact Sheet on the Current Industrial Situation
Working Group Meeting on the NZFC Review
Last month SPADA initiated and coordinated a working meeting on the NZFC Review resulting in documented agreement and comment on the Review's recommendations with unanimous agreement from SPADA, SDGNZ, NZWG, NAW and WIFT. This document was sent to the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage for input into the Ministry’s response to the Review.
Link to document here.
02 August 2010
SPADA eNewsletter
07 May 2010
SPADA eNewsletter
SPADA's Submission on the TVNZ Amendment Bill
(16 July 2010)
PRESS RELEASE
Positive Review for the Industry of the
New Zealand
Film Commission (01 July 2010)
SPADA's Submission on Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Bill
(16 June 2010)
SPADA’s Submission on the Law Commission’s Review of the Privacy Act 1993 – Review of the law of privacy stage 4
(04 May 2010)
PREVIOUS PRESS RELEASES
New Zealanders Watching
New Zealand
Stories On Screen
31 March 2010
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New Zealand’s Talent and Expertise Resonates Internationally
26 January 2010
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INDUSTRY UPDATE
NZ Casting Guidelines - July 2010
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SPADA's Key Focus for 2010
SEPTEMBER UPDATE - click here.
Submission on MED's Digital Futures Planning for Digital Television and New Uses
(30 September 2009)
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Submission on the Law Commission Issues Paper: Law of Privacy - Invasion of Privacy; Penalties and Remedies
(15/06/09)
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