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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | I Am Māui - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Awa Films, Julian Arahanga, Becs Arahanga | Series development | $76,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Chasing Pure | Carey James Carter, Gavin Strawhan | Series development | $10,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Rockburn | Hannah Marshall, Gareth Williams, David de Lautour, Kelly Martin | Series development | $40,000 | |
| 2019/20 | From The Mist | Michael Bennett, Jane Holland, Matariki Bennett | Series development | $4,938 | |
| 2021/22 | Home Soil: Ūkaipō - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Development Fund | Wheke Group, Tearepa Kahi | Series development | $60,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Killing Me Softly - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Rachel Lang, Kath Akuhata-Brown | Series development | $76,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Dreamhunter | Roxane Gajadhar, Angela Littlejohn | Series development | $10,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Drunk Poetry | Briar Grace-Smith, Desray Armstrong, Victor Rodger | Series development | $40,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Coven | Jarod Rawiri, Miriama McDowell, Viv Wigby-Ngātai, Annette Morehu, Sebastian Hurrell | Series development | $4,938 | |
| 2021/22 | Jupiter Park - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Piki Films, Jessicoco Hansell | Series development | $60,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Tarawera: The Eight Wonder - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Great Southern Television Limited, Tihini Grant, Annabelle Lee-Mather, Annette Morehu, Dave Armstrong, Joss King | Series development | $76,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Drunk Poetry | Desray Armstrong, Briar Grace-Smith, Victor Rodger | Series development | $10,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Let Me In | Rachel House, Morgan Waru, Cohen Holloway, Stephen Tamarapa | Series development | $4,938 | |
| 2021/22 | Rūrangi Season 2 - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Autonomouse Ltd, Maxwell Thomas Currie, Cole Jasper Meyers, Maxine Fleming, Aroha Awarau, Brair Grace-Smith | Series development | $80,000 | |
| 2018/19 | O | Donna Malane, Paula Boock, Carthew Neal | Series development | $10,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Lullabye | Laina Cheung, Albert Belz | Series development | $4,938 | |
| 2021/22 | The Ark - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | POP Film, Duncan Sarkies, Briar Grace-Smith | Series development | $80,000 | |
| 2021/22 | The Witch Doctor - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | MHM Productions, Mia Maramara | Series development | $63,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Rockburn | Hannah Marshall, David de Latour, Gareth Williams | Series development | $10,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Tappy | Tim Worrall, Lara Northcroft | Series development | $4,938 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).