The Government has confirmed it plans to funnel more money into New Zealand's film production sector.

The $577 million injection over the rest of this year and the next four brings the total International Screen Production Rebate to $1.09 billion.

Eligible productions can access a 20 percent rebate where production costs are more than $15m for feature films, and $4m for television productions.

Great Southern TV's Phil Smith joined the Afternoons team to discuss.

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The Government has confirmed it plans to funnel more money into New Zealand's film production sector.
The $577 million injection over the rest of this year and the next four brings the total International Screen Production Rebate to $1.09 billion.
Eligible productions can access a 20 percent rebate where production costs are more than $15m for feature films, and $4m for television productions.
Great Southern TV's Phil Smith joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Phil Smith: Producer and owner of Great Southern TV on the benefits of the new film rebates

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