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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006/07 | A Song of Good | Gregory King, Mark Foster | Feature film production investment | $461,600 | |
| 2019/20 | Night Raiders | Ainsley Gardiner, Georgina Allison Conder, Danis Goulet, Paul Barkin, Tara Woodbury | Feature film production investment | $450,000 | |
| 2015/16 | My Year With Helen | Gaylene Preston | Feature film production investment | $446,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Mothers of the Revolution - Screen Production Recovery | Matthew Metcalfe, Leela Menon, Briar March | Feature film production investment | $442,474 | |
| 2017/18 | The Heart Dances - The Journey of The Piano: The Ballet | Robin Laing, Rebecca Tansley | Feature film production investment | $437,500 | |
| 2020/21 | Under the Vines - Screen Production Recovery | Richard Fletcher, Carmen Leonard, Danny Mulheron, Erin White, Tim Balme, Nick Ward, Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, Kathryn Burnett | Series production investment | $436,571 | |
| 1997/98 | Punitive Damage | Annie Goldson | Feature film production investment | $435,791 | |
| 1997/98 | I'll Make You Happy | Liz Stevens, Athina Tsoulis, Anne Tsoulis | Feature film production investment | $434,000 | |
| 2015/16 | Spookers | Lani-Rain Feltham | Feature film production investment | $411,111 | |
| 2000/01 | Aidiko Insane | Julian Arahanga, Adam Larkin | Feature film production investment | $400,000 | |
| 2009/10 | The Devil's Rock | Leanne Saunders, Paul Campion, Paul Finch, Brett Ihaka | Feature film production investment | $400,000 | |
| 2013/14 | Mahana | Bulibasha, The Patriarch | Robin Scholes, John Collee, Lee Tamahori | Feature film production investment | $400,000 |
| 2022/23 | Dark City - The Cleaner (Premium Contingency Fund) | John Barnett, Chloe Smith, Rick Jacobson, Paul Cleave | Series production investment | $400,000 | |
| 1997/98 | The Lunatics' Ball | Michael Thorp | Feature film production investment | $395,922 | |
| 1999/00 | The Feathers Of Peace | Ruth Kaupua, Barry Barclay | Feature film production investment | $392,741 | |
| 2020/21 | Fiona Clark: Unafraid | Matt Noonan, Siobhan Price, Lula Cucchiara | $392,495 | ||
| 2016/17 | For My Father's Kingdom | Sandra Kailahi. Vea Mafile'o, Jerry Tauamiti | Feature film production investment | $385,543 | |
| 2020/21 | Nude Tuesday - Screen Production Recovery | Emma Slade, Virginia Whitwell, Nick Batzias, Armagan Ballantyne, Jackie Van Beek | Feature film production investment | $384,459 | |
| 2000/01 | Tongan Ninja | Andrew Calder, Sue Rogers, Jason Stutter, Jemaine Clement | Feature film production investment | $375,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Taki Rua: Breaking Barriers | Selina Joe, Whetu Fala | Feature film production investment | $368,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).