This section contains key guidelines and information for all
people working in the New Zealand screen production
industry, both domestic and international. These are
recommended standards based on industry best practice. If
you have any concerns regarding the implementation of these
guidelines on your production please contact us, or the
appropriate Guild or industry organisation.
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The Screen Industry Workers Act 2022 (SIWA) came
into legal force and effect at the end of December 2022.
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New Zealand is renowned for its world-class reputation as a
filming location, with its breathtaking scenery, highly
skilled crews, and established support network for local and
international screen production companies. This section
provides useful information to help these productions.
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Since Spada was established in 1982 it has been actively
shaping New Zealand's screen industry by providing feedback
and submissions on various industry-related issues.
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The 2024 Spada Producers Starter Pack aims to support new
and emerging producers to bring screen stories to life.
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Spada has developed the following resources to help support
emerging filmmakers, with a particular focus on emerging
producers.
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Greenlit supports the screen sector in Aotearoa with
environmentally sustainable production practice.
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Please note that the following list of Entertainment Lawyers
who are current Spada Members is provided solely as a guide.
Spada strongly advises producers to conduct their own due
diligence when hiring a lawyer for their project's specific
needs.
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To assist producers in advancing their screen stories, Spada
has put together a list (as of 03 August 2023) of funding
and initiatives for development and production in Aotearoa
New Zealand.
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SPADA has created this resource to help producers connect
with the right commissioner for their projects.
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Research on various aspects of Screen Production is
regularly undertaken. This section collates research
relating to screen production projects or the professionals
who create them.
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