Looking at how we have funded films on their journey to production helps you to see how films get funded and the various ways we support filmmakers.
More recent, more detail
Our records date back to 1988/89 and reflect information published in our Annual Reports. Our Annual Reports were not as detailed in earlier years so more recent years have more comprehensive information. New decisions are uploaded throughout the year.
Accurate data
We have tried to ensure that these records are accurate. If any records have incorrect information, please let us know and we will correct it as soon as possible. We recommend reading the Guide to Funding Decisions before using the data.
| Year | Title/Project | Alias | Funding Key People | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | WIFT International London Conference | Patricia Watson | Professional development | $10,000 | |
| 2016/17 | One Thousand Ropes | Transmission | Theatrical release support | $73,399 | |
| 2016/17 | Live Fast, Draw Yung | Stacey Lee, Anthony Mathile | Short film post production | $9,000 | |
| 2016/17 | New Zealand Writers Guild | New Zealand Writers Guild | Industry support | $85,000 | |
| 2016/17 | 37 Degrees South Market - Melbourne International Film Festival | Thomas Robins | Producer travel | $2,500 | |
| 2016/17 | Talent Express Accelerator Travel | Kirsty Hamilton | Professional development | $1,120 | |
| 2016/17 | Outlook for Someday Workshop Programe | Connected Media Trust | Professional development | $50,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Brad McGann Scholarship Contribution | Victoria Universtity | Professional development | $1,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Yellow is Forbidden | Pietra Brettkelly, Naomi Wallwork | Feature film production investment | $338,631 | |
| 2016/17 | Screenies Children's International Film Festival Funding 2016/17 | Screenies Children's International Film Festival | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2016/17 | ImagineNATIVE Travel Support | Renae Maihi | Professional development | $2,821 | |
| 2016/17 | SPA Screen Forever 2016 | Arani Cuthbert | Producer travel | $2,500 | |
| 2016/17 | Mountain | Alex Clark, Gregory King, Louise Leitch | Script development | $22,500 | |
| 2016/17 | Kathryn Burnett Writers' Workshop | Maraea Rakuraku | Professional development | $299 | |
| 2016/17 | Chalk | Thomas Coppell, Mata Freshwater | Short film production investment | $30,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Berlin Film Festival 2017 | Tui Ruwhiu | Producer travel | $462 | |
| 2016/17 | Lowdown Dirty Criminals | Sadie Wilson, Paul Murphy, David Brechin-Smith | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Banana | Alex Clark, Charlie Bleakly | Script development | $23,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Travel Assistance to Dmitir Davydov | Libby Hakaraia | Professional development | $3,749 | |
| 2016/17 | The Catch | Rialto | Theatrical release support | $43,150 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).