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 | Organisational Support | Women in Film and Television New Zealand | Industry support | $10,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Organisational Support | Equity New Zealand | Industry support | $30,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Organisational Support | Documentary NZ Trust | Industry support | $25,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Organisational Support | Screen Industry Guild of Aotearoa NZ | Industry support | $49,015 | |
| 2020/21 | Organisational Support | Nga Aho Whakaari | Industry support | $30,000 | |
| 1995/96 | Original Skin | Larry Parr, Costa Botes | Short film production investment | $114,730 | |
| 2010/11 | Oriori: The Song | Kiri-haehae: Skin Deep | Tui Ruwhiu, Katie Wolfe, Riwia Brown | Script development | $20,000 |
| 2012/13 | Orphans and Kingdoms | Fraser Brown | Feature film production investment | $270,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Otara Millionaires Club | Vincent Burke, Dianna Fuemana | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2010/11 | Otira | Alexander Behse, Thomas Burstyn | Script development | $5,000 | |
| 1997/98 | Ouch | Brian Challis, Scott Wills | Short film production investment | $72,192 | |
| 2020/21 | Our Big Blue Backyard Series 3 (Te Puna Kairangi Premium Fund) | Judith Curran, Kina Scollay, Craig Meade | Series production investment | $1,829,334 | |
| 2000/01 | Our House | Tama Poata, Bill Sheat, Joseph Bambrough | Script development | $11,500 | |
| 2000/01 | Our House | Tama Poata, Bill Sheat, Joseph Bambrough | Script development | $2,500 | |
| 2000/01 | Our House | Tama Poata, Bill Sheat, Joseph Bambrough | Script development | $1,000 | |
| 1999/00 | Our House | Tama Poata, Bill Sheat, Joseph Bambrough | Script development | $2,500 | |
| 2014/15 | Out of Order | Ryan Cooper | Short film production investment | $30,000 | |
| 2005/06 | Out of the Blue | Aramoana, An Unlikely War | Timothy White, Steven O'Meagher, Robert Sarkies, Graeme Tetley | Script development | $44,450 |
| 2006/07 | Out of the Blue | Aramoana, An Unlikely War | Dendy | Theatrical release support | $75,000 |
| 2005/06 | Out of the Blue | Aramoana, An Unlikely War | Timothy White, Steven O'Meagher, Robert Sarkies, Graeme Tetley | Feature film production investment | $3,000,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).