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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | Mārama | Sharlene George, Taratoa Stappard | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2011/12 | Heart of an Angel | Catherine Fitzgerald, Riwia Brown | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Writer, director, producer mentorships on Someday Stories (On the Job Development) | Luke Ross, Keeti Ngatai-Melbourne, Olivia McClymount, asan Arslan, Georgia-May Russ, Warren Rodricks | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Doc Edge Film Festival | Documentary Edge Trust | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2021/22 | The Ohinemuri Singers | Arwen O'Connor, Orlando Stewart, Mitchell Hawkes | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2023/24 | WIFT NZ/Canada Co-production Summit (Talent Development Grant) | Industry support | $20,000 | ||
| 2002/03 | Aidiko Insane | Julian Arahanga, Adam Larkin | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Night Vision | Thomas Robins, Martha Hardy-Ward | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2007/08 | Stonedogs | Jackie Dennis, Hamish Rothwell | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2008/09 | The Last Saint | Kinetica | Matthew Horrocks, Rene Naufahu | Script development | $20,000 |
| 2008/09 | Responsibility | Surfacing | Michael Wrenn, Brendan Donovan, Shane Danielsen | Script development | $20,000 |
| 2009/10 | Billy T: Te Movie | Billy T James - Hard Case!, Billy T James: Te Movie | Robert Boyd-Bell, Tom Parkinson, Ian Mune, Phil Gifford | Script development | $20,000 |
| 2009/10 | Sweetwater | Andrew Beattie, Jonathan Dowling, Andrew MacKenzie, Sue Thompson | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Pacific Islands Screen Artists - COVID Capability Funding | Pacific Islands Screen Artists | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Nipples to the Sky | Karl Zohrab, Richard Melman, Ondi Timoner, Matthew Metcalfe, Lucy Hayes | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2012/13 | Missu Peace | Maile Daugherty, Mike Riddell, Migiwa Ozawa, Peter McCully | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Cats in Conflict | Jill Macnab, Slavko Martinov | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2013/14 | Lovebooks | Bevin Linkhorn, Steve Barr, Brendan Donovan | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2015/16 | Winter | Dianne Taylor | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2012/13 | The Inland Road | Annabelle, Black Across the Field, In the Roar | Aaron Watson, Philippa Campbell, Jackie Van Beek | 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).