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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013/14 | Wairoa Maori Film Festival | Wairoa Maori Film Festival Society Inc | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2014/15 | The Conductor | Karl Zohrab, James Napier Robertson | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2015/16 | Guilt | Fraser Brown, Brendan Donovan | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Hey Brainy Man | Jo Randerson, Loren Taylor, Olivia Shanks, Jaimee Poipoi, Ashleigh Flynn | Short film production investment | $20,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Screen Music & Sound Guild - COVID Capability Funding | Screen Music & Sound Guild Of New Zealand | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Southern Hawk | Steve Barr, Andrew Conlan, John Davies | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Screenies Children's International Film Festival | Screenies Children's International Film Festival | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Pati | Rebecca Tansley | Documentary Development | $20,000 | |
| 2007/08 | The Matriarch | Paora Maxwell, Witi Ihimaera | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2011/12 | Ergotism | Andrew Beattie, Jonathan Dowling, Jon Staton, Stefan Rochfort, Sue Thompson | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Being Chloe | Letisha Tate-Dunning, Mark McNeill, Philippa Campbell, Charlotte Evans | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2011/12 | The Ballad of Helen and the Go-Go Ninjas | Michael Bennett | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Show Me Shorts Film Festival | Show Me Shorts Film Festival Trust | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2002/03 | We're Here to Help | Be Very Afraid | Jonothan Cullinane, John Barnett, Paul Davis | Script development | $20,000 |
| 2016/17 | Millie Lies Low | Desray Armstrong, Michelle Savill | 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 | |
| 2018/19 | Standing Up | Naomi Wallwork, Abby Howells | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2007/08 | Rosa | Here at the End of the World We Learn to Dance | Dan Hennah, Kathryn Burnett | Script development | $20,000 |
| 2018/19 | Brown Boys | Rialto | Theatrical release 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).