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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/12 | Blue Smoke | Brendan Donovan, Kylie du Fresne | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2013/14 | Amchitka | Robin Laing, Christine Jeffs, Aubrey Nealon | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2014/15 | Blueskin Films/ Gibson Group - China Co-Pro Development Fund | Steve Barr, Victoria Spackman, Catherine Fitzgerald, Jane Holland, Lulu Hansen, Matthew Saville, Michael Bennett | Devolved development | $20,000 | |
| 2015/16 | Wilson Dixon: The Man from Apple Creek | Aaron Watson, Jackie Van Beek, Jesse Griffin | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2001/02 | Bad Boys | Norman Elder, Waka Attewell, Ian Mune, Richard Jenkins, Don Selwyn | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Samoan Stigmata | Karin Williams, Vea Mafile'o | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2008/09 | Midnight Golfer | Karl Zohrab, Luke Hedley (Annastassiou), Christopher Nicholls | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2009/10 | The Perfect Woman | Rachel Jean, Murray Keane, Fiona Samuel | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Aunt Daisy | Nicole van Heerden, Paul Innes, Sass Innes | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2010/11 | The Weight of Elephants | Leanne Saunders, Katja Adomeit, Daniel Joseph Borgman | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2010/11 | Oriori: The Song | Kiri-haehae: Skin Deep | Tui Ruwhiu, Katie Wolfe, Riwia Brown | Script development | $20,000 |
| 2010/11 | The Weight of Elephants | Leanne Saunders, Katja Adomeit, Daniel Joseph Borgman | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Iggy in Love | Alex Lee, Thomas Burstyn | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2007/08 | Wendall Thomas Workshops - NZFC initiative | Professional development | $20,222 | ||
| 2019/20 | Clermont-Ferrand Market and Festival | Industry support | $20,243 | ||
| 2022/23 | Māori Editor Pathway to Narrative Drama – Directors and Editors Guild Aotearoa New Zealand (Tuakana-Teina: Māori Mentoring Support for Companies/Organisations) | Directors and Editors Guild Aotearoa New Zealand | Professional development | $20,300 | |
| 2007/08 | Te Paepae Script Workshop - joint initiative | Te Paepae Ataata | Professional development | $20,300 | |
| 2021/22 | Share the Knowledge Ltd - COVID Recovery Funding | Share the Knowledge Ltd. | Industry support | $20,400 | |
| 2016/17 | Balance of the Five Elements - China Co-Pro Production Fund | Colours, The Colours of China | James Heyward | Devolved development | $20,450 |
| 2022/23 | We Are Still Here (Domestic Theatrical Distribution Grant) | Rialto Distribution | Theatrical release support | $20,450 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).