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 |
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2023/24 | RM Film Festival Māori and International Indigenous Film Festivals - Hiona Henare (FIFO 2024) | Hiona Henare | Professional development | $2,100 | |
2023/24 | Do It Just To Please Me | Desray Armstrong, Michelle Savill, Eli Kent, Mia Maramara | Script development | $25,000 | |
2023/24 | Cannes 2024 | Carthew Neal | Producer travel | $2,500 | |
2023/24 | RM Film Festival Māori and International Indigenous Film Festivals - Corinna Hunziker (ImagineNATIVE 2023) | Corinna Hunziker | Professional development | $5,040 | |
2023/24 | Shadow Boxer | Karin Williams, Matthew Saville, Saito Lilo | Script development | $25,000 | |
2023/24 | Cannes 2024 | Jill Macnab | Producer travel | $5,000 | |
2023/24 | Rotorua Indigenous Film Festival 2023 | Lara Northcroft | Industry support | $20,000 | |
2023/24 | Teine Mau | Jade Jackson, Isack Hoppitt Seumanutafa, Nafanuatele Mafaufau | Script development | $20,000 | |
2023/24 | The Untitled VM and GF Documentary | Vea Mafile'o, Gavin Fitzgerald, Emma Slade, Micah Winiata, Roxi Bull (NZ), Victoria Barrell (UK) | Feature film production investment | $800,000 | |
2023/24 | Cannes 2024 | Nadia Maxwell | Producer travel | $5,000 | |
2023/24 | Māoriland Film Festival 2024 | Madeleine Hakaraia de Young | Industry support | $30,000 | |
2023/24 | Weathered Bones | Catherine Fitzgerald, Gillian Ashurst, Michele Powles | Script development | $25,000 | |
2023/24 | Holy Days | Nathalie Boltt, Emma Slade, Victoria Dabbs, Roxi Bull | Feature film production investment | $1,590,000 | |
2023/24 | 787 Media (He Ara Development Fund) | Mia Tierney-Henry | Devolved development | $50,000 | |
2023/24 | Tuakana-Teina: Madman/Piki Films Internship | Tirakahurangi Leef, Olivia McIvor | Professional development | $6,240 | |
2023/24 | Childish | Rachel Jean, Jesse Griffin | Script development | $25,000 | |
2023/24 | The Gate | Stacey Lee, Alex Behse, Jane Robertson | Feature film production investment | $990,358 | |
2023/24 | I, Object (Premium Contingency Fund) | Andrew Niccol, Timothy White, Polly Fryer, Daniel Bekerman. | Feature film production investment | $250,000 | |
2023/24 | Awa Films (He Ara Development Fund) | Julian Arahanga | Devolved development | $25,000 | |
2023/24 | The Tohunga: Origins | Renae Maihi | Script development | $25,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).