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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/12 | Romeo and Juliet: A Love Song | Romeo & Juliet: The Movie, RJ: The Movie | Michael O'Neill, Peter van Der Fluit, Tim van Dammen, Alastair Curruthers | Feature film production investment | $55,000 |
| 2013/14 | Poi E | Alexander Behse, Reikura Kahi, Tearepa Kahi | Feature film production investment | $921,984 | |
| 2013/14 | What We Do in the Shadows | Shadows | Chelsea Winstanley, Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi | Feature film production investment | $250,000 |
| 2014/15 | Beyond the Known World | Matthew Horrocks, Pan Nalin, Dianne Taylor, Kristian Eek | Feature film production investment | $40,000 | |
| 2014/15 | The 10pm Question (Conditional Offer Lapsed) | Paula Boock, Donna Malane, Yasemin Samderelli | Feature film production investment | ||
| 2014/15 | One Thousand Ropes | Maea: A Thousand Ropes | Catherine Fitzgerald, Tusi Tamasese | Feature film production investment | $1,700,000 |
| 2015/16 | Maui's Hook | Quinton Hita, Paora Joseph, Lani-Rain Feltham | Feature film production investment | $205,000 | |
| 2016/17 | The Inland Road | Aaron Watson, Jackie Van Beek | Feature film production investment | $4,200 | |
| 2016/17 | This Town | Killer?/Untitled David White/James Ashcroft Project | David White, James Ashcroft | Feature film production investment | $728,631 |
| 2017/18 | Girl on a Bridge | The Silence Film | Cass Avery, Leanne Pooley, Alex Reed | Feature film production investment | $740,000 |
| 2017/18 | Hang Time | Steve Barr, Casey Zilbert | Feature film production investment | $40,173 | |
| 2017/18 | Balance of the Five Elements | Colours, The Colours of China | James Heyward, Mike Single, Marilyn McFadyen | Feature film production investment | $38,885 |
| 1990/91 | Moonrise/Grampire | Moonrise | Murray Newey, David Blyth, Michael Heath | Feature film production investment | $2,232,709 |
| 1995/96 | Topless Women Talk About Their Lives | Fiona Copland, Harry Sinclair | Feature film production investment | $843,515 | |
| 1997/98 | Wild Blue | Grant Bradley, Dale Bradley | Feature film production investment | $496,795 | |
| 1998/99 | The Price of Milk | Fiona Copland, Harry Sinclair | Feature film production investment | $266,000 | |
| 2000/01 | Aidiko Insane | Julian Arahanga, Adam Larkin | Feature film production investment | $400,000 | |
| 2000/01 | Blerta Revisited | Barrie Everard, Geoff Murphy | Feature film production investment | $325,000 | |
| 2001/02 | Nemesis Game | Paper Scissors Stone | Matthew Metcalfe, Jesse Warn | Feature film production investment | $820,000 |
| 2019/20 | Baby Done | Curtis Vowell, Morgan Waru, Carthew Neal, Sophie Vowell | Feature film production investment | $100,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).