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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005/06 | Waves | Li Tao | Feature film finishing grant | $8,600 | |
| 2000/01 | Watermark | Liz DiFiore, Damon Fepulea'i, Savage | Short film production investment | $31,500 | |
| 2010/11 | Water Whisperers Tangaroa | Kathleen Gallagher | Feature film finishing grant | $15,000 | |
| 2003/04 | Water | Karl Zohrab, Chris Graham, Tony Clyde | Short film post production | $32,091 | |
| 2001/02 | Water | Karl Zohrab, Chris Graham, Tony Clyde | Short film production investment | $76,500 | |
| 2020/21 | Washday - Screen Production Recovery | Verity Mackintosh, Julian Arahanga, Kath Akuhata-Brown | Short film production investment | $16,806 | |
| 2019/20 | Washday | Kath Akuhata-Brown, Verity Mackintosh | Short film production investment | $99,166 | |
| 2017/18 | Waru | Vendetta Films Ltd. | Theatrical release support | $50,744 | |
| 2016/17 | Waru | Kerry Warkia, Kiel McNaughton, Katie Wolfe, Ainsley Gardiner, Paula Jones, Briar Grace-Smith, Chelsea Winstanley. Casey Kaa, Renae Maihi. Awanui Simich-Pene, Josephine Stewart Tewhiu | Feature film production investment | $105,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Warrior Chef - Interactive Development Fund | Jacob Dewse, James Bennett, Francis Jones | Devolved development | $37,357 | |
| 1995/96 | Warm Gun | Trevor Haysom, Stephen Batt | Short film production investment | $81,000 | |
| 2007/08 | Warbrick | Mina Mathieson, Meihana Durie, Pere Durie | Short film production investment | $100,000 | |
| 1993/94 | War Stories | Gaylene Preston | Feature film production investment | $490,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Wanderer - Interactive Development Fund | Method/Oddboy | Devolved development | $25,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Wanderer - Interactive Development Fund | Sam Ramlu, Tom Bellamy, Ben Markby, Eugene Eastlake | Devolved development | $25,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Wall - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Southern Light Films, Sophie Henderson, Michelle Savill, Chelsie Preston Crayford | Series development | $80,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Wake - Interactive Development Fund | Wrestler | Devolved development | $25,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Wake - Interactive Development Fund | Wrestler, Kat Lintott | Devolved development | $35,000 | |
| 1989/90 | Waka - The Awakening Dream | Ian John, Pita Turei, Martyn Sanderson | Short film production investment | $66,702 | |
| 2013/14 | Waituhi | Robert Hagen, Sue Rogers, Witi Ihimaera | Script development | $12,500 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).