NZ Game Development Revenues Hit $100M
Talented Queensland game developers can apply for support from the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland’s Game Development and Marketing Investment, announced Screen Queensland Chair Catherine O’Sullivan. Read more
The International New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG) is a key contributor to the nation’s economy according to a new economic study released by the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC).
A report released on the economic contribution of New Zealand book publishing shows that the industry has rebounded from difficult trading conditions in 2013 and 2014 to a position of growth in sales of both physical books and eBooks in 2015. The work of authors and publishers contributed $397 million to the economy with sales […]
Another story of successful growth within New Zealand’s creative sector. New Zealand’s game development industry grew 13% last year to earn $88.9m in the year ending 31 March 2016 according to an independent survey of New Zealand Game Developers Association studios. Almost all of that revenue (92%) came from exports of interactive software and online […]
The UK Creative Industry Council have released a 5 year strategy for cross industry collaboration. The figures speak for themselves; the creative industries in the UK play a pivotal role in the vitality and reputation of the UK and EU economies. The sector is growing at 8.9% a year and is responsible for the employment […]
UK Creative Industries Sector Deal
This month the Music Managers Forum hosted a very successful annual awards evening, celebrating the hard work of music managers in New Zealand. The night was a great success, seeing a large range of both people and venues honored for their dedicated work in the industry. The 2016 Music Managers Awards Winners are: Recorded […]
New Zealand’s Huhu Studios have signed an $86 million agreement with Chinese animation leaders, DeZerlin. The agreement will see through the production of five animated films over the next three to four years. The deal is said to create at least 72 jobs in New Zealand. It is estimated that two-thirds of the work coming […]