This information is for producers intending to make a children’s funding application to the Scripted, Factual or Content Development streams of the NZ Media Fund for the July – September 2022 round.
How to Apply
The key difference this year, is that projects with multiple platforms attached (and ideally multiple local platforms) will be prioritised. This will ideally be on a non-exclusive basis.
Producers will be required to secure a local free-to-air (FTA) partner for their project with an expectation that this partner will provide oversight of the project (including commissioning and Health & Safety requirements).
YouTube Kids is an acceptable additional platform, and we encourage producers to think deeply about how content might live at all stages of the viewing journey and be presented and marketed in age-appropriate ways, more widely across YouTube, or Reels for Insta and TikTok to encourage greater discoverability of funded content.
We are currently talking to YouTube Kids about the best overall process for how producers might approach YouTube Kids so please contact Amie Mills to discuss this if you are interested.
Production companies may submit up to a maximum number of three proposals (across Scripted, Factual, Games and Content Development) to manage demands on the fund. We want your best ideas.
Please click here to view the September 2022 Children's Round Guidelines.
Timeline
23 Jun 2022, 4pm Round open for applications.
All applications must be made through NZ On Air’s online application system. Applications not submitted through this system will not be accepted.
21 July 2022, 4pm Application deadline. Round closes.
Late applications will not be considered. In very exceptional circumstances, for time-sensitive projects agreed prior by the Head of Funding, we may consider an out of time application.
21 September 2022 Decisions confirmed, applicants notified the following day. This date may be extended at NZ On Air’s sole discretion.
