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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | Fantastic Fest 2016 | Luke Sharpe | Producer travel | $4,900 | |
| 2016/17 | New York Meetings | Ido Drent | Professional development | $3,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Gaylene Preston Workshop Travel Support | Margaret Gordon | Professional development | $250 | |
| 2016/17 | Equity Foundation | Actors Equity NZ | Professional development | $40,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Night Vision | Thomas Robins, Martha Hardy-Ward | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2016/17 | ImagineNATIVE Travel Support | Lanita Ririnui Ryan | Professional development | $4,678 | |
| 2016/17 | The Inland Road | Aaron Watson, Jackie Van Beek | Feature film production investment | $4,200 | |
| 2016/17 | Cousins | Ainsley Gardiner, Georgina Allison Conder, Briar Grace-Smith, Patricia Grace, Sima Urale | Script development | $20,500 | |
| 2016/17 | Independent Spirit Awards Attendance | Jake Mahaffy | Professional development | $5,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Travel to VISTA Editing Workshop | Catherine Bisley | Professional development | $200 | |
| 2016/17 | Everyone Dies | Alex Clark, Dean Hewison | Script development | $24,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Cannes 2017 | Tom Hern | Producer travel | $7,000 | |
| 2016/17 | This Town | Killer?/Untitled David White/James Ashcroft Project | David White, James Ashcroft | Feature film production investment | $728,631 |
| 2016/17 | Travel Assistance to 5 Creators Direct from the Trenches - Auckland | Emma Schranz | Professional development | $250 | |
| 2016/17 | Māoriland Native Slam 2017 | Libby Hakaraia | Professional development | $10,000 | |
| 2016/17 | No Ordinary Sheila | Hugh MacDonald, Christine Dann | Feature film finishing grant | $38,210 | |
| 2016/17 | Daniel | Alix Whittaker, Claire Van Beek | Short film production investment | $10,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Omega - Interactive Development Fund | Snow | Devolved development | $25,000 | |
| 2016/17 | McKegg Entertainment - Boost loan & grant | William McKegg | Devolved development | $100,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Haka - He Ara Plus | Julian Arahanga, Himiona Grace | Devolved development | $2,500 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).