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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | The Power of the Dog | Transmission Films | Theatrical release support | $22,425 | |
| 2016/17 | Mountain | Alex Clark, Gregory King, Louise Leitch | Script development | $22,500 | |
| 2016/17 | The Legend of Baron To'a - He Ara Plus | The Educator, Rumble in the Sac | Kerry Warkia, Owen Black, Kiel McNaughton, John Argall | Devolved development | $22,500 |
| 2021/22 | Into the River | Lani-Rain Feltham, Paul Judge | Script development | $22,500 | |
| 2005/06 | Heaven's Promise | Heavenscent, Heaven's 2 Die 4 | Rhonda Kite, Te Rangimarie Sharples | Script development | $22,500 |
| 2020/21 | Went Up The Hill | Vicky Pope, Samuel Van Grinsven, Jory Anast, Kristina Ceyton, Sam Jennings | Script development | $22,500 | |
| 2012/13 | Women in Film and Television New Zealand | WIFTNZ | Women in Film and Television New Zealand | Industry support | $22,530 |
| 2022/23 | Foreign Body | Jonathan Potton, Pennie Hunt | Script development | $22,575 | |
| 2003/04 | Woodenhead | Florian Habicht | Feature film finishing grant | $22,584 | |
| 2020/21 | Māori Editors Training Programme | DEGNZ | Industry support | $22,670 | |
| 2018/19 | Space Warriors in Space | Jacqui Gilbert, Christian Nicholson | Script development | $22,700 | |
| 2010/11 | Nadia Tass Workshops - joint initiative | Screen Directors Guild of New Zealand | Professional development | $22,778 | |
| 2013/14 | Professional Development Services Programme - WIFTNZ - Up with the Play | WIFTNZ | Women in Film and Television New Zealand | Professional development | $22,800 |
| 2010/11 | Home By Christmas | Metropolis | Theatrical release support | $22,801 | |
| 2001/02 | 50 Ways of Saying Fabulous | Michele Fantl, Stewart Main | Script development | $22,902 | |
| 2022/23 | Refuge | Craig Gainsborough-Waring | Documentary Development | $23,000 | |
| 2015/16 | Hotel 5 | Michele Fantl, Silvana Jakich | Script development | $23,000 | |
| 2006/07 | Binger Film Lab | Gregory King | Professional development | $23,000 | |
| 1998/99 | Point Your Toes, Cushla! | Simon Marler, Bobbie McKay | Short film post production | $23,000 | |
| 2013/14 | Paradise | Robert Hayward, Jeff Hayward, Ellory Elkayem | Script development | $23,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).