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 | Ngā Pouwhenua - Screen Production Recovery | Miaa-Marama Henry-Teirney, Toni Stowers, Mitchell Stanley, Renae Maihi, Chantelle Burgoyne, Tim Worrall, Richard Curtis, Miki Magasiva, Tiaroa Reweti, Mario Gaoa | Feature film production investment | $191,491 | |
| 2007/08 | Filmwork - DDF | Fiona Copland | Devolved development | $190,000 | |
| 2014/15 | Tickled | The Tickle King | Carthew Neal, David Farrier, Dylan Reeve | Feature film production investment | $187,900 |
| 2014/15 | The Art of Recovery | City of Dreams | Gaylene Preston, Peter Young, Tracy Roe, Alex Reed | Feature film production investment | $183,043 |
| 2011/12 | How Far Is Heaven | Jerusalem/Hiruharama | Miriam Smith, Chris Pryor | Feature film production investment | $182,453 |
| 2022/23 | Bad Behaviour (Extended Screen Production Recovery Fund) | Desray Armstrong, Molly Hallam, Alice Englert | Feature film production investment | $181,531 | |
| 2010/11 | The Last Dogs of Winter | Costa Botes, Caleb Ross | Feature film production investment | $176,770 | |
| 1991/92 | Don't Go Past With Your Nose In The Air | Tamalene Painting, Don Selwyn | Short film production investment | $175,255 | |
| 2001/02 | Filmwork - POF | Fiona Copland | Devolved development | $175,000 | |
| 2002/03 | New Zealand Film Archive | New Zealand Film Archive | Industry support | $175,000 | |
| 2001/02 | New Zealand Film Archive | New Zealand Film Archive | Industry support | $175,000 | |
| 2003/04 | New Zealand Film Archive | New Zealand Film Archive | Industry support | $175,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Going Going - Screen Production Recovery | Georgina Allison Conder, Philippa Campbell, Loren Taylor | Feature film production investment | $171,682 | |
| 2023/24 | Script to Screen Te Tari Tuhi Kupu A Whakaahua (Industry Development Funding - Strategic Training Fund) | Script to Screen Te Tari Tuhi Kupu A Whakaahua | Industry support | $170,000 | |
| 2022/23 | A Mistake (Premium Contingency Fund) | Matthew Metcalfe, Christine Jeffs | Feature film production investment | $170,000 | |
| 2010/11 | Love Story | Florian Habicht, Peter O'Donoghue | Feature film production investment | $170,000 | |
| 2001/02 | The Underwater Melon Man | Jane Bryne, Fane Flaws | Short film production investment | $168,750 | |
| 2020/21 | This Town | Madman Entertainment | Theatrical release support | $166,618 | |
| 1992/93 | Kimi and the Watermelon | Shereen Maloney, Don Selwyn | Short film production investment | $162,934 | |
| 2021/22 | The Tank - Screen Production Recovery | Matthew Metcalfe, Scott Walker | Feature film production investment | $162,221 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).