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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/11 | The Dark Horse | Genesis | Tom Hern, James Napier Robertson | Script development | $15,250 |
| 2009/10 | Manurewa | Kristian Eek, Sam Peacocke | Short film post production | $15,421 | |
| 2003/04 | Te Tokelau | Peter Barker, Paul Maunder, Manea Pasilio | Script development | $15,500 | |
| 2005/06 | Bloodlines | Trevor Haysom, Rene Naufahu | Script development | $15,500 | |
| 2020/21 | Director’s One-day Workshop on Setting Tone | Directors & Editors Guild NZ | Industry support | $15,510 | |
| 2021/22 | Frank and the Warriors | Sue Marshall, Chris Gillman Gable | Script development | $15,600 | |
| 2020/21 | Stylebender - Screen Production Recovery | Fraser Brown, Leela Menon, Tom Blackwell, Zoe McIntosh, Brendan Donovan | Feature film production investment | $15,681 | |
| 1993/94 | Bow Down Shadrach | Peter Barker, Ian Mune | Script development | $15,700 | |
| 2009/10 | Land of the Long White Cloud | Florian Habicht | Feature film finishing grant | $15,700 | |
| 2010/11 | Script Factory Workshops - NZFC initiative | Professional development | $15,764 | ||
| 2016/17 | Daylight Robbery - He Ara Plus | Rachel Jean, Damon Fepulea'i | Devolved development | $15,900 | |
| 2016/17 | Mau - He Ara Plus | Brandon Te Moananui, Mina Mathieson, Jamie McCaskill | Devolved development | $15,900 | |
| 2014/15 | Everything We Loved | Stealing Tommy | Hijinx Pictures | Theatrical release support | $15,950 |
| 2004/05 | The Film of the Book of the Story of My Life | Fiona Copland, William Brandt | Script development | $16,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Intimacy on Stage and Set – Ita O’Brien workshops and seminars | Mary Cotter | Professional development | $16,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Fiftyone | Virginia Wright, Gaylene Barnes, Bariz Shah, Saba Afrasyabi | Script development | $16,000 | |
| 2006/07 | After the Waterfall | The Paraffin Child | Trevor Haysom, Simone Horrocks | Script development | $16,000 |
| 2007/08 | Ilann Girard Meetings - joint initiative | Women in Film and Television New Zealand | Professional development | $16,000 | |
| 2002/03 | Icarus Bell | Michelle Turner, Hamish Rothwell, Warren Friend, Nick Ward | Script development | $16,000 | |
| 2003/04 | Birth Death and the Bits Between | Mune Improv Project | Dorothee Pinfold, Ian Mune, Vicky Yiannoutsos | Script development | $16,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).