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 | Poi E | Alexander Behse, Reikura Kahi, Tearepa Kahi | Feature film production investment | $921,984 | |
| 2005/06 | The Vintner's Luck | Robin Laing, Pascal Judelewicz, Niki Caro, Joan Scheckel, Ludi Boeken, Laurie Parker | Feature film production investment | $939,100 | |
| 2014/15 | McLaren | Matthew Metcalfe, Fraser Brown, Roger Donaldson | Feature film production investment | $940,000 | |
| 2002/03 | Kombi Nation | Larry Parr, Grant Lahood, Ainsley Gardiner | Feature film production investment | $948,562 | |
| 2016/17 | Balance of the Five Elements | Colours, The Colours of China | Mike Single, James Heyward, Marilyn McFadyen | Feature film production investment | $958,274 |
| 2022/23 | Trolgar & Me - Lapsed | Tony Simpson, Gillian Ashurst, Andrew Gunn, Kelly Tikao, Steph Matuku | Feature film production investment | $986,697 | |
| 2023/24 | The Gate | Stacey Lee, Alex Behse, Jane Robertson | Feature film production investment | $990,358 | |
| 2015/16 | Vermilion | Belinda's Notes | Michele Fantl, Dorthe Scheffmann, Paul Scantleburry | Feature film production investment | $1,000,000 |
| 1997/98 | What Becomes of the Broken Hearted | Bill Gavin, Ian Mune, Alan Duff | Feature film production investment | $1,000,000 | |
| 2013/14 | Libertine Pictures - Business Development Scheme | Richard Fletcher, Paul Davis, Neil Cross | Devolved development | $1,000,000 | |
| 2012/13 | Slow West | Rachel Gardner, John Maclean | Feature film production investment | $1,000,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Reunion | Jake Mahaffy, Georgina Allison Conder, Nadia Maxwell, Ainsley Gardiner | Feature film production investment | $1,000,000 | |
| 2005/06 | The Ferryman | The Turk | Chris Graham, Matthew Metcalfe, Nick Ward, Alan Harris, Richard Fletcher | Feature film production investment | $1,000,000 |
| 2009/10 | Billy T: Te Movie | Billy T James - Hard Case!, Billy T James: Te Movie | Robert Boyd-Bell, Tom Parkinson, Ian Mune, Phil Gifford | Feature film production investment | $1,000,000 |
| 1997/98 | When Love Comes | Jonathan Dowling, Michele Fantl, Garth Maxwell, Rex Pilgrim | Feature film production investment | $1,000,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Escaping Utopia | Natalie Malcolm, Philippa Rennie, Natalie Macon, Justin Pemberton, Michelle Saville | Series production investment | $1,010,083 | |
| 2014/15 | The Inland Road | Annabelle, Black Across the Field, In the Roar | Aaron Watson, Philippa Campbell, Jackie Van Beek | Feature film production investment | $1,010,215 |
| 2003/04 | River Queen | Don Reynolds, Chris Auty, Vincent Ward, Toa Fraser | Feature film production investment | $1,015,000 | |
| 1993/94 | Bonjour Timothy | Micheline Charest, Murray Newey, Wayne Tourell, David Preston, Judith Trye, Patricia Lavoie | Feature film production investment | $1,150,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Lowdown Dirty Criminals | Robin Murphy, Paul Murphy, David Brechin-Smith | Feature film production investment | $1,200,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).