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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | Manu Masters (Hāpaitia Te Kaupapa Kiriata - Māori Feature Film Support Fund) | Libby Hakaraia, Matilda Poasa, Te Waiarangi Ratana | Feature film production investment | $20,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Punch (Domestic Theatrical Distribution Grant) | Vendetta Films | Theatrical release support | $21,399 | |
| 2022/23 | Refuge | Alex Reed | Documentary Development | $10,000 | |
| 2022/23 | American Film Market 2022 | Grant Bradley | Producer travel | $5,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Cannes 2023 | Alexander Behse | Producer travel | $5,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Hamptons International Film Festival 2022 | Sally Jean Williams | Producer travel | $5,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Sundance Film Festival 2023 | Desray Armstrong | Producer travel | $5,000 | |
| 2022/23 | The Untitled Robert Sarkies Project - additional equity | Pike | Vicky Pope, Timothy White, Robert Sarkies, Fiona Samuel | Feature film production investment | $1,291,494 |
| 2022/23 | Homecoming (Extended Screen Production Recovery Fund) | Anna Canton, Grae Meek | Short film production investment | $4,570 | |
| 2022/23 | Tracked (Extended Screen Production Recovery Fund) | Philip Smith, Dean Cornish | Series production investment | $99,697 | |
| 2022/23 | Green Sugar - Boost Grant | Harriet Crampton, Kerry Warkia, Rachel Antony | Devolved development | $74,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Shut Eye | Eva Trebilco | Feature film finishing grant | $8,900 | |
| 2022/23 | The Lie of the Land | Philip Smith, Caroline Bell Booth, Sara Wiseman | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Weathered Bones | Catherine Fitzgerald, Michele Powles | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Blessed are the Sinners - Seed Funding | Celestina Sumby | Devolved development | $10,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Pititi (Catalyst He Kauahi) | Peach | Angela Cudd, Tajim Mohammed-Kapa | Short film production investment | $115,000 |
| 2022/23 | Producer Mentoring on Inky Pinky Ponky (On the Job Development) | Hope Papali’i with Nicole Anne Smith | Industry support | $6,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Production Accountant Mentorship on Ka Whawhai Tonu | Denise Gray with Barbara Coston | Industry support | $10,000 | |
| 2022/23 | MIFF (Talent Development Grant) | Shreya Gayatri Gejji | Industry support | $2,500 | |
| 2022/23 | Career Progression – Talent Meetings Los Angeles (Talent Development Grant) | Kiel McNaughton | Industry support | $5,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).