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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007/08 | Apron Strings | Rachel Gardner, Shuchi Kothari, Dianne Taylor, Sima Urale | Feature film production investment | $546,976 | |
| 2021/22 | Black Coast Vanishings | Nicola Smith, Megan Jones, Candida Beveridge | Series production investment | $531,788 | |
| 2006/07 | The Strength of Water | Fiona Copland, Armagan Ballantyne, Briar Grace-Smith | Feature film production investment | $525,000 | |
| 2005/06 | Black Sheep | Philippa Campbell, Jonathan King | Feature film production investment | $518,214 | |
| 2020/21 | Millie Lies Low - Screen Production Recovery | Desray Armstrong, Angela Littlejohn, Michelle Savill, Eli Kent | Feature film production investment | $509,271 | |
| 1992/93 | Loaded | John Maynard, Bridget Ikin, Anna Campion, David Hazlett, Peter Hewitt | Feature film production investment | $500,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Disney Reversioning Project Coco Reo Māori and Encanto Reo Māori (He Pounamu Te Reo Māori – Post-Production Funding) | Chelsea Winstanley, Tweedie Waititi | $500,000 | ||
| 2012/13 | The Pa Boys | Ainsley Gardiner, Mina Mathieson, Himiona Grace | Feature film production investment | $500,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Disney Te Reo Māori Reversioning – The Lion King and Frozen | Chelsea Winstanley, Tweedie Waititi | Feature film production investment | $500,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Mothers of the Revolution | Briar March, Matthew Metcalfe, Leela Menon | Feature film production investment | $500,000 | |
| 2002/03 | Perfect Creature | Tim Sanders, Glenn Standring | Feature film production investment | $500,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Whetū Mārama – Bright Star | Legend - Te Tautōhito i te Moana, The Navigator | Aileen O'Sullivan, Toby Mills | Feature film production investment | $499,931 |
| 1997/98 | Wild Blue | Grant Bradley, Dale Bradley | Feature film production investment | $496,795 | |
| 2023/24 | Madam (Premium Contingency Fund) | Madame Mom | Tom Hern, Halaifonua Finau, Marci Wisemanm Belindalee Hope, Crystal Vaega, Shoshana McCallum, Harry McNaughton | Series production investment | $495,000 |
| 2004/05 | Headstrong - Digital Scheme | Leanne Saunders, Paul Swadel, Ant Timpson | Devolved development | $492,620 | |
| 1993/94 | War Stories | Gaylene Preston | Feature film production investment | $490,000 | |
| 2012/13 | The Ground We Won | Miriam Smith, Chris Pryor | Feature film production investment | $481,662 | |
| 2021/22 | The Untold Tales of Tūteremoana- Screen Production Recovery | Sharlene George, Hiona Henare | Series production investment | $466,697 | |
| 1993/94 | Loaded | John Maynard, Bridget Ikin, Anna Campion, David Hazlett, Peter Hewitt | Feature film production investment | $464,721 | |
| 2022/23 | Far North (Extended Screen Production Recovery Fund) | Sally Campbell, Kelly Martin, David White, Mingjian Cui, Suli Moa | Series production investment | $464,507 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).