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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008/09 | BOY | Tama, The Volcano | Cliff Curtis, Ainsley Gardiner, Taika Waititi, Emanuel Michael | Feature film production investment | $250,000 |
| 2023/24 | I, Object - lapsed | Andrew Niccol, Timothy White, Daniel Bekerman. | Feature film production investment | $250,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Creamerie Season 2 - Premium Contingency Fund | Bronwynn Bakker, JJ Fong, Perlina Lau, Ally Xue, Roseanne Liang, Tony Ayres, Matt Vitins, Helen Panckhurst, Cam Bakker, Dan Musgrove | Series production investment | $249,225 | |
| 2004/05 | New Zealand Film Archive | New Zealand Film Archive | Industry support | $230,000 | |
| 2007/08 | New Zealand Film Archive | New Zealand Film Archive | Industry support | $230,000 | |
| 2006/07 | New Zealand Film Archive | New Zealand Film Archive | Industry support | $230,000 | |
| 1991/92 | Cops And Robbers | Phil Gerlach, Tom Parkinson, Murray Reece, Timothy Bean | Feature film production investment | $224,000 | |
| 2017/18 | She Shears | Shear | Jack Nicol, Georgina Allison Conder, Ainsley Gardiner | Feature film production investment | $220,302 |
| 2020/21 | The Mountain - Screen Production Recovery | Morgan Waru, Carthew Neal, Rachel House, Tom Furniss | Feature film production investment | $219,865 | |
| 2015/16 | 100 Men | Vincent Burke, Paul Oremland | Feature film production investment | $214,250 | |
| 1994/95 | Tala Pasifika Series | Ruth Kaupua, Don Selwyn | Short film production investment | $212,000 | |
| 2011/12 | When A City Falls | Untitled Gerard Smyth CCH Earthquake Doco | Gerard Smyth, Alice Shannon | Feature film production investment | $211,000 |
| 2009/10 | New Zealand Film Archive | New Zealand Film Archive | Industry support | $210,000 | |
| 2008/09 | New Zealand Film Archive | New Zealand Film Archive | Industry support | $210,000 | |
| 2015/16 | Maui's Hook | Quinton Hita, Paora Joseph, Lani-Rain Feltham | Feature film production investment | $205,000 | |
| 2006/07 | Escapade Pictures - DDF | Philippa Campbell | Devolved development | $200,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Script to Screen - Strategic Training Fund | Script to Screen | Industry support | $200,000 | |
| 2007/08 | Te Paepae Ataata | Te Paepae Ataata | Devolved development | $200,000 | |
| 2008/09 | Eyeworks Touchdown Film - DDF | Julie Christie, Robin Scholes | Devolved development | $200,000 | |
| 2020/21 | New Zealand Film Festival Trust - COVID Capability Funding | New Zealand Film Festival Trust | Industry support | $200,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).