Phil Smith: Producer and owner of Great Southern TV on the benefits of the new film rebates

The Government has confirmed it plans to funnel more money into New Zealand's film production sector. The $577 million injection over the rest of this year and the next four brings the total International Screen Production Rebate to $1.09 billion. Eligible productions can access a 20 percent rebate where production costs are more than $15m for feature films, and $4m for television productions. Great Southern TV's Phil Smith joined the Afternoons team to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.