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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019/20 | IDFA 2019 | Doc Edge Trust | Festival travel | $7,140 | |
| 2018/19 | Wayne | Transmission | Theatrical release support | $7,103 | |
| 2012/13 | Jojo Rabbit | Chelsea Winstanley, Taika Waititi | Script development | $7,100 | |
| 2013/14 | Te Awa Tupua: Voices from the River | Paora Joseph | Feature film finishing grant | $7,070 | |
| 2010/11 | The Mercurial Art - Tim White Producer Workshop - NZFC initiative | Professional development | $7,058 | ||
| 2018/19 | Toronto International Film Festival 2019 | Rhys Darby | Festival travel | $7,053 | |
| 2021/22 | Burning of the Gods | Multinesia Ltd. | Short film post production | $7,050 | |
| 2023/24 | Big Screen Symposium Attendance Scholarships (Talent Development Grant) | Industry support | $7,043 | ||
| 1995/96 | Via Satellite | Philippa Campbell, Anthony McCarten, Greg McGee | Script development | $7,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Swagger of Thieves | Trench Film | Theatrical release support | $7,000 | |
| 2005/06 | Fish Out of Water | Natalie Crane, Lala Rolls, Stephanie Rountree | Short film post production | $7,000 | |
| 2000/01 | Cannes Market | Dave Gibson | Producer travel | $7,000 | |
| 2001/02 | Blood and Bone | Wishbone | Pat Cox, Yvette Thomas | Script development | $7,000 |
| 2003/04 | Cannes Market | Philippa Campbell | Producer travel | $7,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Cannes 2018 | Sue Thompson | Producer travel | $7,000 | |
| 2002/03 | Cannes Market | Robin Scholes | Producer travel | $7,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Cannes 2017 | Murray Francis | Producer travel | $7,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Cannes 2018 | Alexander Behse | Producer travel | $7,000 | |
| 2014/15 | International Documentary Festival Amsterdam - Hip Hop-eration | IDFA | Alex Lee, Paula Jones | Producer travel | $7,000 |
| 2001/02 | Cannes Market | Fiona Copland | Producer travel | $7,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).