
Activator Screen Business Programme
Bridging the Gap Between Creativity and Business
Activator Screen Business Programme
Bridging the Gap Between Creativity and Business
Empowering Film and Television Producers
Unlocking Potential, Creating Opportunities
Our Commitment to Growth
Fostering Innovation in Film and Television
Nurturing Talent
The Activator Screen Business Programme is dedicated to identifying and nurturing emerging talent in New Zealand's film and television sector. We believe that fostering creativity and innovation is essential for the growth of the industry. Through targeted mentorship and resources, we empower producers to develop their skills and realise their full potential in a competitive market.
Building Global Networks
Our programme is designed to connect local producers with international markets and networks. By facilitating partnerships and collaborations, we enable our participants to gain exposure and access to resources that can elevate their projects on a global scale. This connectivity not only enhances their career trajectories but also enriches the New Zealand film and television landscape.
Driving Industry Innovation
We strive to be at the forefront of industry innovation by providing our producers with the latest tools, technology, and knowledge. By encouraging a culture of experimentation and embracing new ideas, we help our participants create cutting-edge content that resonates with audiences both locally and internationally. Our mission is to ensure that New Zealand's film and television industry remains vibrant and dynamic.The Team
Dedicated to Your Success
Libertine Pictures is an award-winning independent film and television production company founded in 2013, based in Wellington and led by accomplished producer Richard Fletcher and internationally-acclaimed writer Neil Cross.
Libertine Pictures produces bold and compelling feature films, documentaries and television drama working with established storytellers and filmmakers and nurturing emerging talent. Libertine's aim is to inspire, challenge and innovate. It is passionate about bringing powerful and distinctive stories to the screen.
Recent productions include Secrets at Red Rocks for BYUtv and Sky, three series of the award-winning family mystery adventure Mystic for BBC and TVNZ and three series of Under the Vines, for AMC Networks’ Acorn TV and TVNZ.
113 Partners is a strategic advisory firm that assists businesses in the creative industries to grow, seek investment, and realise their value. Its principals are strategic advisers to the Asia Pacific region' s most cutting edge creative businesses and bring a wealth of insights, access to strategic partnerships, and on the ground experience to their clients.
The business uses its principals' commercial experience to assist creative businesses to plan robust and achievable strategies to achieve domestic and international growth, financial stability, sustainable resourcing, and streamlined operations. They have advised many of ANZ's top television production,
broadcast, music, design, advertising, media and entertainment companies and been instrumental in many of the most significant international acquisitions of content businesses in the region.
With over 25 years of experience, Hinterland is well-versed in the intricacies of regional screen industry incentives, sales agent advances, distribution advances and pre-sales within New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
Providing tailored advice, navigating complex multi-party transactions, and negotiating finance flexibility while ensuring simplicity, we are the finance partner of choice to achieve the optimum cashflow outcome for your production.
Established in 1982, Spada is the preeminent producer's organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand. Spada has a high profile amongst the industry, government officials, key funding agencies and associated organisations as well as wide-reaching international contacts in the US, UK and Europe.
Spada has regular and constructive dialogue with funding bodies, broadcasters, government, and with other national and international industry groups and opinion leaders. This ensures the organisation can monitor and influence the development of New Zealand's screen production policies while advocating for the production industry and fostering a vibrant and dynamic domestic screen industry.