Join us to celebrate and acknowledge the screen sector's talent and creativity.

SPADA continues its long-standing tradition of shining a light on some of the many inspiring, talented, and driven people who work in our screen industry. The 24th Annual SPADA Screen Industry Awards will be celebrated during the 2022 SPADA Summit, at Rydges Auckland on Friday, 25 November 2022, followed by the Screenrights Cocktail Function.

The SPADA Screen Industry Awards include:

New Filmmaker of the Year Award - Honouring excellence, talent, and creativity in filmmaking
Sponsored by Fulcrum Media Finance
SPADA Independent Producer of the Year Award - Celebrating outstanding contribution as an independent producer in the last calendar year
Sponsored by Crombie Lockwood
Industry Champion Award - Demonstrating passion and professionalism in making a significant contribution to the New Zealand screen production industry
Sponsored by SPADA and DATA BOOK

*Nominations from the 2021 Awards have been automatically rolled over for the 2022 Awards.

Following presentation of the Awards we will enjoy drinks and canapes, and a chance to mingle with others in the industry at the Screenrights Cocktail Function.

Entry to the 2022 SPADA Screen Industry Awards and the Screenrights Cocktail Function is INCLUDED with each full Registration to the SPADA Summit. The tickets listed here are for those who are only able to attend the evening Awards & Screenrights Cocktail Function.

We look forward to celebrating with you at the 2022 SPADA Screen Industry Awards & Screenrights Cocktail Function!