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 | Cold Storage | Shang High '85, Pinewood '85 | Michelle Turner, Ellory Elkayem, Nick Ward | Script development | $20,000 |
| 2008/09 | Moana | Nik Beachman, Merata Mita, Cliff Curtis, Sima Urale, Kara Paewai | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Kōkā | Kath Akuhata-Brown, Julian Arahanga, Verity Mackintosh | Script 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 2003/04 | WIFT International Summit | Women in Film and Television New Zealand | Professional development | $20,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Bill Direen | Simon Ogston | Feature film finishing grant | $20,000 | |
| 2005/06 | Wrestler | Fraser Clark, Chris Clark | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2009/10 | The Orator (O Le Tulafale) | O Le Tulafale | Catherine Fitzgerald, Tusi Tamasese | Script development | $20,000 |
| 2009/10 | Darker Shades of Blue | Kristian Eek, Barry Duffield | 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 | Professional development | $20,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Daisy Chain | Ainsley Gardiner, Shoshana McCallum, Natalie Medlock | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Shelf Life - Interactive Development Fund | Thomas Barrer | Devolved development | $20,000 | |
| 2006/07 | Inside Dope | Murray Francis, Rueben Pollock | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2007/08 | Lowdown Dirty Criminals | The Knock Off | Dave Gibson, David Brechin-Smith | Script development | $20,000 |
| 2009/10 | The Beach of Falesa | Philippa Campbell, Toa Fraser, Alan Sharp | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2010/11 | Lowdown Dirty Criminals | The Knock Off | David Brechin-Smith, Angela Littlejohn, Bonnie Slater | Script development | $20,000 |
| 2012/13 | The Rybinsk Deception | Andrew Beattie, Sue Thompson, Paul Yi, Steve Barr | 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).