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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | Propaganda Films - Boost Grant | Murray Francis | Devolved development | $40,000 | |
| 2015/16 | Propaganda Films - Boost Loan | Murray Francis | Devolved development | $40,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Prophets versus Kings | Catherine Fitzgerald, Michelle Mcgregor, Lani-Rain Feltham | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Proud Voices on Screen (Industry Development Funding - Strategic Training Fund) | Proud Voices on Screen | Industry support | $25,000 | |
| 2011/12 | Puawai's Flowers | Hone Kouka | Script development | $9,000 | |
| 2014/15 | Puawai's Flowers | Miria George, Aaron Watson, Hone Kouka | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Publicist Internship on This Town | Selwyn Kumar | Professional development | $10,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Publicity Internship on Red, White and Brass (On the Job Development) | Seluvaia Iloahefaiva | Industry support | $6,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Publicity Mentorship on Red, White and Brass | Johnson Raela | Professional development | $2,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Publicity Mentorship with Sue May | Louisa Tipene Opetaia | Professional development | $10,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Publicity Mentorship with Sue May | Nadia Marsh | Professional development | $10,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Publicity Reverse Mentorship on Panthers | Harsh Patel | Professional development | $5,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Pukeko Pictures Internship | Mata Freshwater | Professional development | $10,000 | |
| 2013/14 | Pumanawa - The Gift | Tui Ruwhiu, Poata Eruera, Marie Thompson, Wayne Te Tai | Short film post production | $7,779 | |
| 2005/06 | Punch | Flight | Michele Fantl, Welby Ings | Script development | $15,000 |
| 2007/08 | Punch | Flight | Michele Fantl, Welby Ings | Script development | $10,000 |
| 2019/20 | Punch | Robin Murphy, Welby Ings | Feature film production investment | $1,637,262 | |
| 2016/17 | Punch | Robin Murphy, Welby Ings | Script development | $30,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Punch (Domestic Theatrical Distribution Grant) | Vendetta Films | Theatrical release support | $21,399 | |
| 2020/21 | Punch - Screen Production Recovery | Robin Murphy, Catherine Fitzgerald, Welby Ings | Feature film production investment | $635,478 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).