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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020/21 | Returning Home | Catherine Fitzgerald, Li Tao | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Carry It All | Alexander Behse, Martin Sagadin | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Lowdown Dirty Criminals | Sadie Wilson, Paul Murphy, David Brechin-Smith | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2017/18 | All We Ever Wanted Was Everything | The Lost | Nadia Maxwell, Nic Gorman | Script development | $20,000 |
| 2017/18 | Urupā - Interactive Development Fund | Mohsin Ali | Devolved development | $20,000 | |
| 2006/07 | Little Dragon | Abalone Soup | Michelle Turner, Rachel Douglas, Lynda Chanwai-Earle | Script development | $20,000 |
| 2018/19 | Girl One | Gareth Williams, David le Latour, Hannah Marshall | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2008/09 | Belinda's Notes | Michele Fantl, Dorthe Scheffmann | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Worst Best Friends | Bronwyn Bakker, Jackie Van Beek, Teresa Bass | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2009/10 | The Amazing Extraordinary Friends | Stephen Campbell, John Harris | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Show Me Shorts Film Festival Trust | Show Me Shorts Film Festival Trust | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Knights of Chalacyn | Andy Day, Jack Nicol, Sam Harris | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2014/15 | Grey William | Melissa Donald, Sandy Burton-Davis | Short film production investment | $20,000 | |
| 2011/12 | Mt Zion | Tearepa Kahi, Quinton Hita | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2015/16 | The Monument - China Co-production Development Fund | Angel of Lotus Hill, A Season for Persimmons | Paula Jones, Bryn Evans | Devolved development | $20,000 |
| 2015/16 | Midnight Till 8 | Gareth Wallace, Eryn Wilson | Short film production investment | $20,000 | |
| 2002/03 | Bring Me Justice | Barbara Cairns, Helene Wong, Waihoroi Shortland | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2005/06 | Cinemart NZ Seminars and Consultancies - NZFC initiative | CineMart | Professional development | $20,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Untitled Project | David Farrier | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Screenies Children's International Film Festival | Screenies Children's International Film Festival | Industry support | $20,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).