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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000/01 | Hotere | Merata Mita, Eliza Bidois | Feature film production investment | $75,000 | |
| 2001/02 | Christmas | Leanne Saunders, Gregory King | Feature film production investment | $60,000 | |
| 2001/02 | The Locals | Steve Sachs, Greg Page | Feature film production investment | $2,007,069 | |
| 2002/03 | For Good | P.O.V | Neil Pardington, Stuart McKenzie | Feature film production investment | $278,000 |
| 2019/20 | Taki Rua: Breaking Barriers | Whetu Fala, Selina Joe | Feature film production investment | $7,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Ngā Pouwhenua Joint Indigenous Intiative | Miaa-Marama Henry-Teirney, Mitchell Stanley, Toni Stowers, Chantelle Burgoyne, Renae Maihi, Mario Gaoa, Miki Magasiva, Richard Curtis, Tim Worrall | Feature film production investment | $100,000 | |
| 2020/21 | The Girl on the Bridge - Screen Production Recovery | Cass Avery, Alex Reed, Leanne Pooley | Feature film production investment | $27,055 | |
| 2020/21 | The Convert | Wulf | Te Kohe Tuhaka, Robin Scholes, Troy Lum, Andrew Mason | Feature film production investment | $1,500,000 |
| 2004/05 | Black Sheep | Philippa Campbell, Jonathan King | Feature film production investment | $3,000,000 | |
| 2004/05 | Aidiko Insane | Julian Arahanga, Adam Larkin | Feature film production investment | $75,000 | |
| 2005/06 | Out of the Blue | Aramoana, An Unlikely War | Timothy White, Steven O'Meagher, Robert Sarkies, Graeme Tetley | Feature film production investment | $3,000,000 |
| 2021/22 | I, Object - Conditional Offer (Te Puna Kairangi Premium Fund) | Timothy White, Daniel Bekerman, Chris Yurkovich, Alex Ordanis, Andrew Niccol | Feature film production investment | ||
| 2019/20 | The Moon is Upside Down | Going, Going. aka Hawk Mountain | Ainsley Gardiner, Loren Taylor, Georgina Allison Conder | Feature film production investment | $197,300 |
| 2022/23 | Kiri and Lou Make Friends | Fiona Copland, Harry Sinclair | Feature film production investment | $1,800,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Went up the Hill (Extended Screen Production Recovery Fund | Vicky Pope, Samanatha Jennings, Kristina Ceyton, Samuel Van Grinsven, Jory Anast | Feature film production investment | $34,077 | |
| 2022/23 | Mārama (Hāpaitia Te Kaupapa Kiriata - Māori Feature Film Support Fund) | Sharlene George, Taratoa Stappard | Feature film production investment | $25,000 | |
| 2011/12 | The Weight of Elephants | Leanne Saunders, Katja Adomeit, Daniel Joseph Borgman | Feature film production investment | $2,315,000 | |
| 2012/13 | The Ground We Won | Miriam Smith, Chris Pryor | Feature film production investment | $481,662 | |
| 2016/17 | The Stolen | Emily Corcoran | Feature film production investment | $45,000 | |
| 2017/18 | This Town | Kelly Martin, David White | Feature film production investment | $25,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).