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 | Zooblock | Luke Sharpe, Alex Clark, Tom Furniss | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Zoo Life (Seed Funding) | Sarita So | Script development | $10,000 | |
| 2007/08 | Zero | Jackie Dennis, Leo Woodhead | Short film production investment | $100,000 | |
| 2013/14 | Zealandia | Axel Paton, Bruno du Bois, Aline Tran | Short film production investment | $90,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Zahra Lari (Working title) | Niamh Peren | Script development | $12,500 | |
| 2012/13 | Young and Hapu | Vicky Pope, Juliette Veber | Script development | $56,000 | |
| 2015/16 | You've Got The Cowboy | Murray Francis, Norelle Scott | Script development | $10,000 | |
| 1994/95 | You're My Venus | Stewart Main, Garth Maxwell, Debra Daley | Script development | $38,000 | |
| 2013/14 | You and Me | Kelly Kilgour, Timothy White, Casey Whelan | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Yellow Roses (Aho Short) | Paula Whetu Jones | Short film production investment | $10,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Yellow is Forbidden | Madman | Theatrical release support | $6,285 | |
| 2016/17 | Yellow is Forbidden | Pietra Brettkelly, Naomi Wallwork | Feature film production investment | $338,631 | |
| 2014/15 | Yellow is Forbidden | The Dress | Pietra Brettkelly | Script development | $15,000 |
| 2017/18 | Year of the Lion | Jane Holland, Michael Bennett | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Year of the Fox - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Awa Films Ltd, Becs Arahanga, Matasila Freshwater | Series development | $80,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Yaya Says Nah - Seed Funding | Jordan Windsor, Angella Dravid, Tim Fletcher | Script development | $10,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Yalla Media - Boost Grant | Alex Lee | Devolved development | $75,000 | |
| 2001/02 | Xposure | Rachel Jean, Christine Parker, Christine Rogers | Script development | $2,000 | |
| 2013/14 | Wulf | Robin Scholes, Sam Peacocke, Michael Bennett | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Writing the Animated Pilot online course (Talent Development Grant) | Daisy Lawless | Industry support | $1,690 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).