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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996/97 | Philosophy | Rachel Jean, Geoff Cawthorn, Martin Edmond | Short film production investment | $98,270 | |
| 1996/97 | Memory & Desire | Owen Hughes, Niki Caro | Feature film production investment | $200,000 | |
| 1996/97 | Possum | Trevor Haysom, Brad McGann | Short film production investment | $114,546 | |
| 1996/97 | Ophelia | Robin Laing, Gaylene Preston | Script development | $50,000 | |
| 1996/97 | Time is a Spider | Chris Hampson, George Rose | Short film production investment | $17,000 | |
| 1996/97 | Black Sands | Di Oliver, Glenis Giles, Geoff Murphy, Michael Brown, Deborah McLeod | Script development | $5,000 | |
| 1996/97 | Ophelia | Robin Laing, Gaylene Preston | Script development | $50,000 | |
| 1996/97 | Via Satellite | Philippa Campbell, Anthony McCarten, Greg McGee | Script development | $12,500 | |
| 1996/97 | The Last Tattoo | Neville Carson, Bill Gavin, John Reid, Keith Aberdein | Feature film production investment | $30,514 | |
| 1996/97 | Big Story | Trevor Haysom, Jonothan Cullinane | Script development | $12,500 | |
| 1996/97 | Bow Down Shadrach | Peter Barker, Ian Mune | Script development | $13,500 | |
| 1996/97 | Punitive Damage | Annie Goldson | Script development | $15,000 | |
| 1996/97 | I'll Make You Happy | Liz Stevens, Athina Tsoulis, Anne Tsoulis | Script development | $10,000 | |
| 1996/97 | The Lunatics' Ball | Michael Thorp | Feature film production investment | $15,000 | |
| 1996/97 | What Becomes of the Broken Hearted | Bill Gavin, Ian Mune, Alan Duff | Script development | $15,000 | |
| 1996/97 | Savage Honeymoon | Steve Sachs, Mark Beesley | Script development | $12,500 | |
| 1996/97 | Saving Grace | Larry Parr, Costa Botes, Duncan Sarkies | Feature film production investment | $1,500,000 | |
| 1996/97 | An Untitled Love Story | Tony Hiles, Philippa Campbell, Donna Malane | Script development | $8,200 | |
| 1996/97 | Plumb Productions - POD | John Reid, Neville Carson | Devolved development | $37,500 | |
| 1996/97 | The Owner's Wife | Philippa Campbell, Niki Caro, Stuart McKenzie, Bridget Sutherland | Script development | $10,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).