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 |
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2018/19 | Writers Mentorship with Jessica Hinds (NYC) | Sarah Grohnert | Professional development | $4,320 | |
2022/23 | Writers Room Mentorship (On the Job Development) | Marina McCartney with Vanessa Alexander | Industry support | $4,019 | |
2011/12 | Writers Series - joint initiative | Script to Screen | Professional development | $5,000 | |
2015/16 | Writing for Animation Workshop (ANIMFXNZ) | Grow Wellington | Professional development | $2,500 | |
2016/17 | Writing Human Stories workshop with Britta McVeigh | Alex Backhouse | Professional development | $250 | |
2022/23 | Writing the Animated Pilot online course (Talent Development Grant) | Daisy Lawless | Industry support | $1,690 | |
2013/14 | Wulf | Robin Scholes, Sam Peacocke, Michael Bennett | Script development | $25,000 | |
2001/02 | Xposure | Rachel Jean, Christine Parker, Christine Rogers | Script development | $2,000 | |
2022/23 | Yalla Media - Boost Grant | Alex Lee | Devolved development | $75,000 | |
2021/22 | Yaya Says Nah - Seed Funding | Jordan Windsor, Angella Dravid, Tim Fletcher | Script development | $10,000 | |
2021/22 | Year of the Fox - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Awa Films Ltd, Becs Arahanga, Matasila Freshwater | Series development | $80,000 | |
2017/18 | Year of the Lion | Jane Holland, Michael Bennett | Script development | $20,000 | |
2018/19 | Yellow is Forbidden | Madman | Theatrical release support | $6,285 | |
2016/17 | Yellow is Forbidden | Pietra Brettkelly, Naomi Wallwork | Feature film production investment | $338,631 | |
2014/15 | Yellow is Forbidden | The Dress | Pietra Brettkelly | Script development | $15,000 |
2018/19 | Yellow Roses (Aho Short) | Paula Whetu Jones | Short film production investment | $10,000 | |
2013/14 | You and Me | Kelly Kilgour, Timothy White, Casey Whelan | Script development | $20,000 | |
1994/95 | You're My Venus | Stewart Main, Garth Maxwell, Debra Daley | Script development | $38,000 | |
2015/16 | You've Got The Cowboy | Murray Francis, Norelle Scott | Script development | $10,000 | |
2012/13 | Young and Hapu | Vicky Pope, Juliette Veber | Script development | $56,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).