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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | Script to Screen | Script to Screen | Professional development | $200,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 2005/06 | T.H.E. Film - DDF | Trevor Haysom, Stuart Hoar | Devolved development | $200,000 | |
| 2001/02 | Mataku II | Tamsin Carter, Rhonda Kite, Michael Bennett, Peter Burger | Short film production investment | $200,000 | |
| 2009/10 | Two Little Boys | Vicky Pope, Timothy White, Robert Sarkies, Duncan Sarkies | Feature film production investment | $200,000 | |
| 2006/07 | Southern Light Films - DDF | Timothy White | Devolved development | $200,000 | |
| 2008/09 | Desert Road - DDF | Steven O'Meagher | Devolved development | $200,000 | |
| 2010/11 | Te Paepae Ataata | Te Paepae Ataata | Devolved development | $200,000 | |
| 2005/06 | Lenny Minute: The Thief of Europa | Tim Sanders, Glenn Standring | Script development | $200,000 | |
| 2020/21 | New Zealand Film Festival Trust - COVID Capability Funding | New Zealand Film Festival Trust | Industry support | $200,000 | |
| 1996/97 | Memory & Desire | Owen Hughes, Niki Caro | Feature film production investment | $200,000 | |
| 2008/09 | Te Paepae Ataata | Te Paepae Ataata | Devolved development | $200,000 | |
| 2010/11 | Te Paepae Ataata | Te Paepae Ataata | Devolved development | $200,000 | |
| 2011/12 | Te Paepae Ataata | Te Paepae Ataata | Devolved development | $200,000 | |
| 2004/05 | The Vintner's Luck | Robin Laing, Pascal Judelewicz, Niki Caro, Joan Scheckel, Ludi Boeken, Laurie Parker | Feature film production investment | $197,800 | |
| 2019/20 | The Moon is Upside Down | Going, Going. aka Hawk Mountain | Ainsley Gardiner, Loren Taylor, Georgina Allison Conder | Feature film production investment | $197,300 |
| 2016/17 | Kim Dotcom: Caught in the Web | Alexander Behse; Annie Goldson | Feature film production investment | $192,340 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).