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flag Sir Peter Jackson honored with Cannes’ Palme d’Or d’Honneur for revolutionizing film and boosting New Zealand’s global screen industry.

flag The New Zealand Film Commission praised Sir Peter Jackson’s receipt of the Palme d’Or d’Honneur at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, highlighting his profound influence on global cinema and New Zealand’s international reputation. flag The honor recognizes his pioneering work in filmmaking, technological innovation, and support for the local screen industry through companies like Park Road Post and Wētā FX. flag These contributions have helped establish New Zealand as a top destination for international film production, with research showing about 16% of overseas visitors cite the country’s screen content as a reason to travel. flag The NZFC emphasized Jackson’s ongoing commitment to nurturing new talent and advancing creative and economic growth through initiatives like the Screen Production Rebate and talent development programs.

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