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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | Where The River Runs | Morgan Leigh Stewart, Jodie Hillock | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2023/24 | The Untitled PBK and JP Project | Pietra Brettkelly, Justin Pemberton, Emma Slade, Victoria Dabbs, Roxi Bull, Cynthia Wade | Feature film production investment | $800,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Womb (Extended Screen Production Recovery Fund) | Mama | Short film production investment | $6,707 | |
| 2023/24 | Kōkā Internships (Tuakana-Teina: Māori Mentoring and Support) | Oriwa Hakaraia, Kath Akuhata-Brown, Ethan Kalouniviti, Fred Renata, Bryn Thomas, Margot Mills | Professional development | $20,775 | |
| 2023/24 | Don Te Haute | Kirk Torrance | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Film Nomad Script Development Workshop (Talent Development Grant) | Esther Cahill-Chiaroni | Industry support | $3,200 | |
| 2023/24 | SPADA Conference Travel Grant (Talent Development Grant) | Maria Tanner | Industry support | $250 | |
| 2023/24 | Short Film International Festival Fund Travel Grant – MIFF Accelerator (Talent Development Grant) | Paloma Scheideman | Industry support | $1,200 | |
| 2023/24 | Pacific Island Screen Artists Inc. (Core Funding) | Pacific Island Screen Artists Inc. | Industry support | $65,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Proud Voices on Screen (Industry Development Funding - Strategic Training Fund) | Proud Voices on Screen | Industry support | $25,000 | |
| 2023/24 | GRACE | Gaylene Preston, Susana | Documentary Development | $20,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Moss & Freud - additional equity | Matthew Metcalfe, Lesley Hansen, James Lucas, Tom Blackwell. | Feature film production investment | $344,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Creamerie Series 2 (Extended Screen Production Recovery Fund) | Bronwynn Bakker, Roseanne Liang | Series production investment | $29,333 | |
| 2023/24 | EFM 2024 Toolbox Programme - Fiction Strand (Tuakana-Teina: Māori Mentoring and Support) | Nicole Horan | Professional development | $5,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Sleeps Standing Moetū | Sharlene George, Ricky-lee Russell-Waipuka, Rouzie Hassanova, Paula Whetu Jones | Script development | $10,000 | |
| 2023/24 | 37 Degrees South Film Market & MIFF 2023 (Talent Development Grant) | Tom Levesque | Industry support | $2,640 | |
| 2023/24 | 48 Hours (Talent Development Grant) | Industry support | $75,000 | ||
| 2023/24 | Short Film International Festival Fund Travel Grant – MIFF Accelerator (Talent Development Grant) | Pulkit Arora | Industry support | $1,200 | |
| 2023/24 | Directors and Editors Guild of Aotearoa NZ Inc. (Core Funding) | Directors and Editors Guild of Aotearoa NZ Inc. | Industry support | $85,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Script to Screen Te Tari Tuhi Kupu A Whakaahua (Industry Development Funding - Strategic Training Fund) | Script to Screen Te Tari Tuhi Kupu A Whakaahua | Industry support | $170,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).