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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 2022/23 | The Legend of Baron To'a - additional equity | The Educator, Rumble in the Sac | Kerry Warkia, Owen Black, Kiel McNaughton, John Argall | Feature film production investment | $20,000 |
| 2022/23 | Project Baby | Kay Ellmers, Polly Fryer, Kay Ellmers, Parehuia Mackay | Documentary Development | $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 Conductor | Karl Zohrab, James Napier Robertson | 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 | |
| 2022/23 | Lights Go On: Don Mcglashan, Music and Life | Shirley Horrocks, Lani-Rain Feltham | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2023/24 | GRACE | Gaylene Preston, Susana | Documentary Development | $20,000 | |
| 2010/11 | Ergotism | Andrew Beattie, Jonathan Dowling, Jon Staton, Stefan Rochfort | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2013/14 | Jojo Rabbit | Chelsea Winstanley, Emanuel Michael, Taika Waititi | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2013/14 | You and Me | Kelly Kilgour, Timothy White, Casey Whelan | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2001/02 | Burning Down the House | Steve Sachs, Mark Beesley | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2015/16 | Female Director Incubator Programme | DEGNZ | Professional development | $20,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Ricardo | Bailey Mackey, Natalie Malcon | 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).