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 | Arrival (Extended Screen Production Recovery Fund) | Francesca McKenzie, Ahmed Osman | Short film production investment | $9,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Cooks on Fire (Extended Screen Production Recovery Fund) | Nick Ward, Neil Stitchbury | Series production investment | $65,842 | |
| 2022/23 | Holy Days | Emma Slade, Victoria Dabbs, Nathalie Boltt | Script development | $30,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Home Kills | Vanessa Arden-Wood | Feature film finishing grant | $59,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Memory / Longing | Alex Lee, Kim Webby | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Put a Baby in Me - Seed Funding | Michele Powles, Anna Rose Duckworth | Devolved development | $10,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Tall Hours (Fresh Shorts) | Esther Leilua, Sophie Black | Short film production investment | ||
| 2022/23 | DEGANZ & NZFC Director Attachment on After the Party (On the Job Development) | Stella Reid | Industry support | $3,700 | |
| 2022/23 | Production Internship on Chief of War / Fifth Season NZ (On the Job Development) | Torisse Laulu | Industry support | $9,420 | |
| 2022/23 | Asinabka Film Festival and Indigenous Cinema Conference (Talent Development Grant) | Leo Koziol | Industry support | $5,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Seesaw, SPADA & Rōpu (Talent Development Grant) | Patsy Burke | Industry support | $650 | |
| 2022/23 | Workshops & Berlinale Co-Production Market (Talent Development Grant) | Sharlene George | Industry support | $1,470 | |
| 2022/23 | SF Post-Production Grant – Once Upon a Time in the Bay | Shareph Breakwell | Industry support | $3,380 | |
| 2022/23 | Ora Fest! – Maunga Cassino (Talent Development Grant) | Paolo Rotondo | Industry support | $5,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Nga Aho Whakaari (Core Funding) | Nga Aho Whakaari | Industry support | $85,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Visualiser (Interactive Development Funding) | Sean Lewis, Nick Schaedel, Aaron Lewis | Industry support | $41,950 | |
| 2022/23 | Kastom Films Limited (He Ara) | Matasila Freshwater, Marina McCartney | Devolved development | $50,000 | |
| 2022/23 | (Te Aupounamu Māori Screen Excellence Award) | Tweedie Waititi | Professional development | $50,000 | |
| 2022/23 | The Banshee | Grant Bradley, Nick Garrett, Chris Patterson, Spencer Wright, Hweiling Ow | Script development | $30,700 | |
| 2022/23 | Sleeps Standing Moetū | Sharlene George | Script development | $25,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).