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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991/92 | The Last Tattoo | Neville Carson, Bill Gavin, John Reid, Keith Aberdein | Feature film production investment | $2,310,780 | |
| 2006/07 | The Vintner's Luck | Robin Laing, Pascal Judelewicz, Niki Caro, Joan Scheckel, Ludi Boeken, Laurie Parker | Feature film production investment | $2,300,100 | |
| 2021/22 | A Mistake - (Te Puna Kairangi Premium Fund) | Matthew Metcalfe, Christine Jeffs | Feature film production investment | $2,290,000 | |
| 1990/91 | Moonrise/Grampire | Moonrise | Murray Newey, David Blyth, Michael Heath | Feature film production investment | $2,232,709 |
| 2002/03 | Spooked | Merata Mita, Don Reynolds, Geoff Murphy | Feature film production investment | $2,200,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Dark City: The Cleaner | John Barnett, Chloe Smith, Paul Cleave, Simone Nathan, Rick Jacobson | Series production investment | $2,200,000 | |
| 2021/22 | The Panthers - lapsed | Tom Hern, Four Knights Film Ltd. | Series production investment | $2,199,000 | |
| 1988/89 | Ruby & Rata | Robin Laing, Gaylene Preston, Graeme Tetley | Feature film production investment | $2,197,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Kōkā (He Pounamu Te Reo Māori – Feature Film Funding) | Julian Arahanga, Verity Mackintosh, Desray Armstrong, Kath Akuhata-Brown | Feature film production investment | $2,167,901 | |
| 2022/23 | Kōkā | Wairua | Verity Mackintosh, Libby Hakaraia, Julian Arahanga, Desray Armstrong, Kath Akuhata-Brown | Feature film production investment | $2,167,901 |
| 2001/02 | Perfect Strangers | Robin Laing, Gaylene Preston | Feature film production investment | $2,150,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Savage | Sam Kelly, Vicky Pope | Feature film production investment | $2,129,100 | |
| 2001/02 | The Locals | Steve Sachs, Greg Page | Feature film production investment | $2,007,069 | |
| 2010/11 | Rest for the Wicked | Maile Daugherty, Simon Pattison, Bob Moore | Feature film production investment | $2,000,000 | |
| 2006/07 | Separation City | The Truth about Men, Happy Families | Angela Littlejohn, Mark Overett, Tom Scott | Feature film production investment | $2,000,000 |
| 2014/15 | Pork Pie | Tom Hern, Matt Murphy | Feature film production investment | $2,000,000 | |
| 2014/15 | Hunt for the Wilderpeople | Wildpork and Watercress | Carthew Neal, Leanne Saunders, Taika Waititi | Feature film production investment | $2,000,000 |
| 2019/20 | The Power of the Dog | Jane Campion, Emile Sherman, Iain Canning, Roger Frappier, Tanya Seghatchian | Feature film production investment | $2,000,000 | |
| 2012/13 | Mahana | Bulibasha, The Patriarch | Robin Scholes, Lee Tamahori, John Collee, Witi Ihimaera | Feature film production investment | $2,000,000 |
| 2011/12 | White Lies | The Medicine Woman | John Barnett, Chris Hampson, Dana Rotberg | Feature film production investment | $2,000,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).