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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009/10 | Judith Weston Directing Workshop in LA | Gregory King | Professional development | $3,400 | |
| 2011/12 | Judith Weston Directing Workshop in LA | Sam Kelly | Professional development | $2,650 | |
| 2007/08 | Judith Weston Directing Workshop - joint initiative | Screen Directors Guild of New Zealand | Professional development | $35,000 | |
| 2005/06 | Judith Weston Directing Workshop - joint initiative | Screen Directors Guild of New Zealand | Professional development | $25,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Judith Weston Directing Workshop (Los Angeles) | Glenn Standring | Professional development | $5,000 | |
| 2013/14 | Judgment Tavern | Ruth Korver, Dean Hewison | Short film production investment | $90,000 | |
| 1998/99 | Jubilee | Bill Gavin, Michael Hurst, Michael Bennett | Feature film production investment | $1,800,000 | |
| 1997/98 | Jubilee | Bill Gavin, Michael Hurst, Michael Bennett | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2007/08 | Journey to Ihipa | Makerita Urale, Nancy Brunning, Vicki-Anne Heikell | Short film production investment | $95,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Josephine (Fresh Shorts) | Amanda Jenkins, Stef Harris | Short film production investment | $25,000 | |
| 2006/07 | Jonathan King - POF | Jonathan King | Devolved development | $50,000 | |
| 2015/16 | Jonah | Kerry Warkia, Kiel McNaughton, Dane Giraud | Script development | $22,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Jon Cartwright - Game Consultant - Mentorship Opportunity | Tuakana Metuarau | Professional development | $10,000 | |
| 2013/14 | Jojo Rabbit | Chelsea Winstanley, Emanuel Michael, Taika Waititi | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2012/13 | Jojo Rabbit | Chelsea Winstanley, Taika Waititi | Script development | $7,100 | |
| 2011/12 | Jojo Rabbit | Chelsea Winstanley, Taika Waititi | Script development | $4,950 | |
| 2022/23 | Joika - additional equity | Belindalee Hope, Tom Hern, Klaudia Smieja-Rostworowska, James Napier Robertson | Feature film production investment | $98,915 | |
| 2020/21 | Joika | James Napier Robertson, Tom Hern, Paul Green | Script development | $30,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Joika | Belindalee Hope, Tom Hern, James Napier Robertson | Feature film production investment | $680,000 | |
| 2023/24 | John Yorke Story for Script Development (Talent Development Grant) | Daniel Pickstone | Industry support | $1,890 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).