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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020/21 | James & Isey | Florian Habicht, Lani-Rain Feltham | Feature film production investment | $365,345 | |
| 2012/13 | Turbo Kid | Kid Lazer | Ant Timpson, Tim Riley, Anouk Whissell, Francois Simard, Yoann Whissell | Feature film production investment | $362,356 |
| 2011/12 | Giselle | Matthew Metcalfe, Toa Fraser | Feature film production investment | $345,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Moss & Freud - additional equity | Matthew Metcalfe, Lesley Hansen, James Lucas, Tom Blackwell. | Feature film production investment | $344,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Yellow is Forbidden | Pietra Brettkelly, Naomi Wallwork | Feature film production investment | $338,631 | |
| 1999/00 | Crooked Earth | Robin Scholes, Sam Pillsbury, Karin Altmann, Michael Brindley, Greg McGee, Waihoroi Shortland, Gavin Strawhan | Feature film production investment | $336,635 | |
| 2013/14 | Atomic Falafel | Matthew Metcalfe, Andro Steinborn, Chlik Michaeli, Dror Shaul | Feature film production investment | $335,000 | |
| 2000/01 | Blerta Revisited | Barrie Everard, Geoff Murphy | Feature film production investment | $325,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Gloriavale | Fergus Grady, Noel Smyth | Feature film production investment | $317,125 | |
| 2012/13 | Hip Hop-eration | Paula Jones, Alex Lee, Bryn Evans | Feature film production investment | $304,631 | |
| 2021/22 | The Brokenwood Mysteries Series 8 - Screen Production Recovery | Tim Balme, Katie Wolfe, Jaque Nairn, David de Lautour, Caroline Bell-Booth, Mike Smith, James Griffin, Nic Sampson, Sarah Kate Lynch | Series production investment | $300,243 | |
| 2011/12 | Mr Pip | Robin Scholes, Andrew Adamson, Leslie Urdang, Dean Vanech | Feature film production investment | $300,000 | |
| 1998/99 | Hopeless | Larry Parr, Stephen Hickey, Sean Molloy | Feature film production investment | $300,000 | |
| 2006/07 | The Devil Dared Me To | Karl Zohrab, Matthew Harris, Chris Stapp, Michael Heath | Feature film production investment | $298,664 | |
| 2022/23 | My Life is Murder Season 2 (Extended Screen Production Recovery Fund) | Mark Beesley | Series production investment | $297,762 | |
| 2005/06 | New Zealand Film Archive | New Zealand Film Archive | Industry support | $295,000 | |
| 1999/00 | South Pacific Pictures - DDF | John Barnett | Devolved development | $287,500 | |
| 2002/03 | For Good | P.O.V | Neil Pardington, Stuart McKenzie | Feature film production investment | $278,000 |
| 2008/09 | Brother Number One | Annie Goldson, Rob Hamill, James Bellamy, Peter Gilbert | Feature film production investment | $275,000 | |
| 2010/11 | Existence | Melissa Dodds, Mhairead Connor, Juliet Bergh, Jessica Charlton | Feature film production investment | $270,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).