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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018/19 | Aotea Stories - Interactive Development Fund | Melanie Langlotz, Patrick Cummuskey, Stephen Knightly, Tanya. M. Wheeler | Devolved development | $20,000 | |
| 2009/10 | Wairoa Maori Film Festival | Wairoa Maori Film Festival Society Inc | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2010/11 | Deep South | Robert Rowe, Harold Brodie | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2010/11 | Paradise | Matt Noonan, Josh Frizzell | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2020/21 | 2D Love | Gemma Easton-Knight, Morgan Perry, Bridget Callow-Wright, Julia Parnell, Abigail Egden | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2011/12 | Killer Films Internship - joint initiative | Script to Screen | Professional development | $20,000 | |
| 2011/12 | Born To Dance | Born Tu Dance | Jill Macnab, Daniel Story, Tammy Davis, Hone Kouka | Script development | $20,000 |
| 2012/13 | The Rogue Kimble Bent | Michael Bennett | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2001/02 | Matiu Mareikura Scholarship | Reina Webster | Professional development | $20,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Screen Industry Guild | Screen Industry Guild of Aotearoa New Zealand | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2021/22 | New Zealand Cinematographers Society - COVID Recovery Funding | New Zealand Cinematographers Society | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Wairua | Julian Arahanga, Kath Akuhata-Brown | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Manu Masters (Hāpaitia Te Kaupapa Kiriata - Māori Feature Film Support Fund) | Libby Hakaraia, Matilda Poasa, Te Waiarangi Ratana | Feature film production investment | $20,000 | |
| 2007/08 | Go Barkway | Sue Rogers, Jason Stutter | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2008/09 | The Most Fun You Can Have Dying | Alex Cole-Baker, Kirstin Marcon | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2009/10 | Binger Film Lab | Wiremu Grace | Professional development | $20,000 | |
| 2014/15 | Puawai's Flowers | Miria George, Aaron Watson, Hone Kouka | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2022/23 | The Mooncake and the Kumara | Kerry Warkia | Documentary Development | $20,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Pacific Islanders in Film and Television | Pacific Islanders in Film and Television | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Are You Kidding | Kate Prior, Nikki Castle | Script development | $20,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).