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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Gnats | Nadia Maxwell, Gillian Ashurst | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2017/18 | She Shears | Shear | Jack Nicol, Georgina Allison Conder, Ainsley Gardiner | Feature film production investment | $220,302 |
| 2017/18 | Ngā Aho Whakaari | Nga Aho Whakaari | Industry support | $85,000 | |
| 2017/18 | SRN Screenwriters Festival Dunedin | Slavko Martinov | Professional development | $674 | |
| 2017/18 | Sitges Film Festival, London & Tergensee Networking | Matthew Caradus | Professional development | $3,371 | |
| 2017/18 | Equity Foundation - Strategic Training 3 | Actors Equity NZ | Professional development | $30,000 | |
| 2017/18 | bro'Town: The Movie | Elizabeth Mitchell, Oscar Kightley, David Fane, Shimpal Lelisi, Mario Gaoa | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Coming Home in the Dark | Mike Minogue, Eli Kent, James Ashcroft | Feature film production investment | $1,400,413 | |
| 2017/18 | The Calf | Simon London, Matthew Sunderland, Emma Mortimer | Short film production investment | $30,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Cannes 2018 | Catherine Fitzgerald | Producer travel | $7,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Fantasia International Film Festival 2018 | Tim van Dammen | Producer travel | $5,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Skin and Blister - Boost Loan and Grant | Kate Prior, Georgiana Taylor | Devolved development | $40,000 | |
| 2017/18 | The Heart Dances - The Journey of The Piano: The Ballet | Robin Laing, Rebecca Tansley | Feature film production investment | $437,500 | |
| 2017/18 | Have You Tried Maybe Not Worrying? | Hamish Mortland, Rachel Ross | Short film post production | $670 | |
| 2017/18 | AFTRS Intro to Producing Course | Louisa Tipene Opetaia | Professional development | $1,610 | |
| 2017/18 | Cannes Film Festival 2018 | Stuart McKenzie | Professional development | $5,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Living Expenses for Equity Atlantic Acting Scholarship - NYC | Matthew Sunderland | Professional development | $4,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Ramai Hayward Wahine Māori Directors' Scholarship | Briar Grace-Smith | Professional development | $50,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Talent Express Accelerator Travel | Kath Akuhata-Brown | Professional development | $1,200 | |
| 2017/18 | O'Town | Alex Reed, Eugene Carnachan, Rupert McKenzie | Script development | $25,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).