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 | ImagineNATIVE – The Brylcreem Boys (Talent Development Grant) | Rafer Rautjoki | Industry support | $3,500 | |
| 2022/23 | ImagineNATIVE – Te Ringa a Turoa (Talent Development Grant) | Waimarie Tipene | Industry support | $3,500 | |
| 2022/23 | ImagineNATIVE – Once Upon a Time in the Bay (Talent Development Grant) | Shareph Breakwell | Industry support | $3,500 | |
| 2022/23 | ImagineNATIVE – Manu Masters (Talent Development Grant) | Te Waiarangi Ratana | Industry support | $3,500 | |
| 2022/23 | ImagineNATIVE – Disconnected (Talent Development Grant) | Maruia Jensen | $3,500 | ||
| 2016/17 | ImagineNATIVE Travel Support | Jeremiah Tauamiti | Professional development | $2,500 | |
| 2016/17 | ImagineNATIVE Travel Support | Lanita Ririnui Ryan | Professional development | $4,678 | |
| 2016/17 | ImagineNATIVE Travel Support | Jason Taylor | Professional development | $2,000 | |
| 2016/17 | ImagineNATIVE Travel Support | Mike Jonathan | Professional development | $2,500 | |
| 2016/17 | ImagineNATIVE Travel Support | Kararaina Rangihau | Professional development | $4,817 | |
| 2016/17 | ImagineNATIVE Travel Support | Renae Maihi | Professional development | $2,821 | |
| 2013/14 | ImagineNATIVE spotlight on NZ - joint initiative | ImagineNativeFilm and Media Arts Festival | Professional development | $10,639 | |
| 2022/23 | ImagineNATIVE Film Festival 2022 | Kathleen Mantel | Producer travel | $5,000 | |
| 2019/20 | ImagineNATIVE 2019 | Paora Joseph | Festival travel | $5,000 | |
| 2019/20 | ImagineNATIVE 2019 | Nicholas Riini | Festival travel | $3,473 | |
| 2019/20 | ImagineNATIVE 2019 | Keely Meechan | Festival travel | $3,500 | |
| 2019/20 | ImagineNATIVE 2019 | Vea Mafile'o | Festival travel | $3,444 | |
| 2019/20 | ImagineNATIVE 2019 | Corinna Hunziker | Festival travel | $3,458 | |
| 2019/20 | ImagineNATIVE 2019 | Sharlene George | Festival travel | $5,359 | |
| 2019/20 | ImagineNATIVE 2019 | Jaimee Poipoi | Festival travel | $3,542 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).