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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994/95 | Memory & Desire | Owen Hughes, Niki Caro | Script development | $17,500 | |
| 2003/04 | Firebird | L'Etoile | Rachel Jean, Christine Parker, Peter Wells | Script development | $17,500 |
| 2010/11 | Desert | Leanne Saunders, Matt Noonan, Stephen Kang | Feature film finishing grant | $17,500 | |
| 2007/08 | Marshall | Paul Swadel, James Cunningham, Glenn Standring | Script development | $17,500 | |
| 2010/11 | Showband | Steven O'Meagher, Vanessa Alexander | Script development | $17,500 | |
| 2011/12 | Old Nut Crackers | Stewart Main | Script development | $17,500 | |
| 2022/23 | Grace | Dame Gaylene Preston, Susana Lei’ataua | Documentary Development | $17,500 | |
| 2011/12 | The Whole World's Watching | Richard Thomas, Alan Erson, Owen Hughes | Script development | $17,500 | |
| 2011/12 | Southern Lights | Matthew Grainger, Jonathan King | Script development | $17,500 | |
| 2009/10 | Home By Christmas | Metropolis | Theatrical release support | $17,594 | |
| 2002/03 | A Life in Romance | Lisa Chatfield, Vanessa Alexander | Script development | $17,600 | |
| 2011/12 | We Will Not Cease | Roger Randall-Cutler, Philippa Campbell, Glenn Colquhoun | Script development | $17,930 | |
| 2000/01 | She's Racing | Nik Beachman, Kirstin Marcon | Short film post production | $17,945 | |
| 2010/11 | Poisoned Earth | Tim Sanders, Glenn Standring | Script development | $18,000 | |
| 2009/10 | Kiwi Flyer | Tony Simpson, Andrew Gunn | Script development | $18,000 | |
| 2006/07 | The Last Moa | Michael Inder, Ellory Elkayem, John Henderson | Script development | $18,000 | |
| 2010/11 | The Perfect Woman | Rachel Jean, Murray Keane, Fiona Samuel | Script development | $18,000 | |
| 2014/15 | The Price Of Peace | Christina Milligan, Kim Webby | Feature film finishing grant | $18,000 | |
| 2006/07 | Stonedogs | Jackie Dennis, Rene Naufahu | Script development | $18,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Top of the South - Strategic Training Fund | Top of the South | Industry support | $18,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).