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 | 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 | |
| 2022/23 | Showrunners Bootcamp (Talent Development Grant) | Daisy Lawless | Industry support | $1,169 | |
| 2022/23 | Atlantic Acting School of New York (Talent Development Grant) | Larissa Allen | Industry support | $4,250 | |
| 2022/23 | ImagineNATIVE – Manu Masters (Talent Development Grant) | Te Waiarangi Ratana | Industry support | $3,500 | |
| 2022/23 | BFI London – My Eyes are Up Here (Talent Development Grant) | Nathan Morris | Industry support | $1,938 | |
| 2022/23 | 48 Hours (Industry Development Funding) | 48 Hours | Industry support | $100,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Tuakana-Teina: Māori Mentoring and Support for Individuals | Sofya Gollan with Jared Flitcroft | Professional development | $11,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Mārama (Hāpaitia Te Kaupapa Kiriata - Māori Feature Film Support Fund) | Sharlene George, Taratoa Stappard | Feature film production investment | $25,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Millie Lies Low (Domestic Theatrical Distribution Grant) | Rialto Distribution | Theatrical release support | $24,622 | |
| 2022/23 | Untitled Coromandel Mining Documentary | Miriam Smith | Documentary Development | $20,000 | |
| 2022/23 | American Film Market 2022 | Pip Lingard | Producer travel | $5,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Cannes 2023 | Georgina Conder | Producer travel | $5,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Hawaii International Film Festival 2022 + ImagineNATIVE Film Festival 2022 | Toby Mills | Producer travel | $5,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Sundance Film Festival 2023 | Tara Riddell | Producer travel | $5,000 | |
| 2022/23 | The Legend of Baron To'a - additional equity | The Educator, Rumble in the Sac | Kerry Warkia, Owen Black, Kiel McNaughton, John Argall | Feature film production investment | $20,000 |
| 2022/23 | I See You (Extended Screen Production Recovery Fund) | Caroline Hutcherson, Brair March | Short film production investment | $9,730 | |
| 2022/23 | Tracked (Extended Screen Production Recovery Fund) | Philip Smith, Dean Cornish | Series production investment | $121,364 | |
| 2022/23 | StellaFilm Ltd. - Boost Grant | Robin Laing | Devolved development | $64,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).