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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995/96 | Jack Brown Genius | Peter Jackson, Tony Hiles, Fran Walsh, Jamie Selkirk | Feature film production investment | $160,000 | |
| 2008/09 | The Most Fun You Can Have Dying | Alex Cole-Baker, Kirstin Marcon | Feature film production investment | $157,698 | |
| 2020/21 | Script to Screen | Script to Screen | Industry support | $150,996 | |
| 2003/04 | Silverscreen Films - DDF | Don Reynolds, Geoff Dixon | Devolved development | $150,000 | |
| 1997/98 | Hopeless | Larry Parr, Stephen Hickey, Sean Molloy | Feature film production investment | $150,000 | |
| 2001/02 | Castle of Lies | The One | Dave Gibson, Yvonne Mackay | Script development | $150,000 |
| 1992/93 | Magical World Of Margaret Mahy Series | Euan Frizzell, Shaun Bell | Short film production investment | $150,000 | |
| 2003/04 | Eyeworks Touchdown Film - DDF | Robin Scholes | Devolved development | $150,000 | |
| 2023/24 | I, Object (Premium Contingency Fund) | Andrew Niccol, Timothy White, Polly Fryer, Daniel Bekerman. | Feature film production investment | $149,681 | |
| 2015/16 | The Conductor | Karl Zohrab, James Napier Robertson | Script development | $147,514 | |
| 2020/21 | Baby Done | Madman Entertainment | Theatrical release support | $147,240 | |
| 2020/21 | The Final Throw - Screen Production Recovery | Leanne Pooley, Briar March | Feature film production investment | $146,189 | |
| 2007/08 | Under the Mountain | Richard Fletcher, Jonathan King, Matthew Grainger | Feature film production investment | $144,500 | |
| 2002/03 | New Zealand Writers Foundation | NZWF | New Zealand Writers Foundation | Industry support | $143,500 |
| 2005/06 | Screen Directors Guild of New Zealand | SDGNZ | Screen Directors Guild of New Zealand | Industry support | $142,500 |
| 2021/22 | Dox - Screen Production Recovery | Red, White and Brass | Damon Fepulea'i, Morgan Waru, Halaifonua Finau | Feature film production investment | $142,467 |
| 2013/14 | Anzac Tides of Blood | Waves of ANZAC Cove | Owen Hughes, Sam Neill | Feature film production investment | $141,000 |
| 1989/90 | Ruia Taitea | Barbara Cairns, Margaret Henley, Dell King | Short film production investment | $139,949 | |
| 2020/21 | The Brokenwood Mysteries S7 - Screen Production Recovery | Tim Balme, Sally Campbell, Katie Wolfe, Aidee Walker, Mark Beesley, Josh Frizzell, Mike Smith, Fiona Samuel, Sarah Kate Lynch, Roy Ward | Series production investment | $138,307 | |
| 2006/07 | Untitled (Sarah Cordery) The Lying Game | Sarah Cordery, Annie Collins | Feature film production investment | $137,823 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).