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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990/91 | Wild Pork And Watercress | Land of Tears, Wild Pork and Puha | Michael Noonan, Michael Scott-Smith | Script development | $12,000 |
| 1990/91 | Wild Pork And Watercress | Land of Tears, Wild Pork and Puha | Michael Noonan, Michael Scott-Smith | Script development | $17,000 |
| 2005/06 | Wild Pork and Watercress | Land of Tears, Wild Pork and Puha | Charlie McClellan, Taika Waititi, Ainsley Gardiner | Script development | $7,500 |
| 2004/05 | Wild Pork and Watercress | Land of Tears, Wild Pork and Puha | Charlie McClellan, Ainsley Gardiner, Taika Waititi | Script development | $7,500 |
| 1989/90 | Wild Pork And Watercress | Land of Tears, Wild Pork and Puha | Michael Noonan, Michael Scott-Smith | Script development | $5,000 |
| 1989/90 | Wild Pork And Watercress | Land of Tears, Wild Pork and Puha | Michael Noonan, Michael Scott-Smith | Script development | $12,000 |
| 2009/10 | Wild Pork and Watercress | Land of Tears, Wild Pork and Puha | Charlie McClellan, Taika Waititi | Script development | $25,000 |
| 2008/09 | Wild Pork and Watercress | Land of Tears, Wild Pork and Puha | Charlie McClellan, Paul Murphy, Taika Waititi | Script development | $20,000 |
| 1997/98 | Wild Pork And Watercress | Land of Tears, Wild Pork and Puha | Murray Newey, Poata Eruera, Jesse Warn | Script development | $39,750 |
| 1998/99 | Wild Blue | Grant Bradley, Dale Bradley | Feature film production investment | $15,000 | |
| 1997/98 | Wild Blue | Grant Bradley, Dale Bradley | Feature film production investment | $496,795 | |
| 2015/16 | WIFT Workshop Travel Scholarship | Nadia Maxwell | Professional development | $250 | |
| 2023/24 | WIFT NZ/Canada Co-production Summit (Talent Development Grant) | Industry support | $20,000 | ||
| 2009/10 | WIFT Mentorship Programme - joint initiative | Women in Film and Television New Zealand | Professional development | $10,000 | |
| 2008/09 | WIFT Mentorship Programme - joint initiative | Women in Film and Television New Zealand | Professional development | $9,260 | |
| 2011/12 | WIFT Mentorship Programme - joint initiative | Women in Film and Television New Zealand | Professional development | $10,000 | |
| 2010/11 | WIFT Mentorship Programme - joint initiative | Women in Film and Television New Zealand | Professional development | $10,650 | |
| 2003/04 | WIFT International Summit | Women in Film and Television New Zealand | Professional development | $20,000 | |
| 2002/03 | WIFT International Summit | Women in Film and Television New Zealand | Professional development | $10,000 | |
| 2016/17 | WIFT International London Conference | Patricia Watson | Professional 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).