A COLLECTION OF COMEDY AND CHILDREN’S ANIMATION LEAD THE WAY

[Kiwi Frontline]

A COLLECTION OF COMEDY AND CHILDREN’S ANIMATION LEAD THE WAY IN THE LATEST FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT FROM NZ ON AIR.

Just over $14.1 million* has been committed to Scripted projects in this round, with larger projects looking to access additional finance including the Screen Production Rebate (SPR) being the key priority, alongside projects focused on digital-first release.

Two animated series are on the way for tamariki with a strong focus on te reo and te ao Maori.

Ahikāroa 7, 20 x 26’, Kura Productions for viewing on MĀORI+, Whakaata Māori and TVNZ+, up to $1,440,000.
Katie’s Kurī, 6 x 8’, Sweetshop & Green NZ for viewing on Sky Open and SkyGo, up to $882,882

Big Little Blue, 10 x 7’, The Down Low Concept for viewing on YouTube, RNZ and Whakaata Māori, up to $810,030.

Day One Shorts 2025, 8 x 10’, Connected Media Charitable Trust for viewing on YouTube, Whakaata Māori, MĀORI+, RNZ, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram, up to $405,000.

Moana 2 Reo Māori, 1 x 100’, Matewa Media for viewing on Disney+ and local platform TBC, up to $250,000......

www.nzonair.govt.nz/news/a-new-show-for-tom-sainsbury-and-more-great-local-stories-coming-to-screens/