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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/12 | Fantail | Sarah Cook, Matt Noonan, Curtis Vowell, Sophie Henderson | Feature film production investment | $270,000 | |
| 2011/12 | White Lies | The Medicine Woman | John Barnett, Chris Hampson, Dana Rotberg | Feature film production investment | $2,000,000 |
| 2012/13 | The Dark Horse | Genesis | Tom Hern, Jim Marbrook, James Napier Robertson | Feature film production investment | $56,870 |
| 2014/15 | Human Traces | Lure of Little Voices | Nadia Maxwell, Nic Gorman, Paul Glubb | Feature film production investment | $850,000 |
| 2015/16 | Spookers | Lani-Rain Feltham | Feature film production investment | $411,111 | |
| 2015/16 | The Changeover | Emma Slade, Miranda Harcourt, Stuart McKenzie | Feature film production investment | $1,893,975 | |
| 2016/17 | The Guinea Pig Club (Conditional Offer) | Roger Donaldson, Mike Riddell, Tim Sanders | Feature film production investment | ||
| 2017/18 | Baby, Done | Polly Fryer, Curtis Vowell, Sophie Vowell, Morgan Waru | Feature film production investment | $1,335,652 | |
| 2017/18 | The Heart Dances - The Journey of The Piano: The Ballet | Robin Laing, Rebecca Tansley | Feature film production investment | $437,500 | |
| 1991/92 | The Last Tattoo | Neville Carson, Bill Gavin, John Reid, Keith Aberdein | Feature film production investment | $2,310,780 | |
| 1992/93 | Heavenly Creatures | Jim Booth, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh | Feature film production investment | $1,780,312 | |
| 1997/98 | Crooked Earth | Robin Scholes, Sam Pillsbury, Karin Altmann, Michael Brindley, Greg McGee, Waihoroi Shortland, Gavin Strawhan | Feature film production investment | $1,968,300 | |
| 1998/99 | Wild Blue | Grant Bradley, Dale Bradley | Feature film production investment | $15,000 | |
| 2000/01 | Whale Rider | John Barnett, Tim Sanders, Frank Hubner, Niki Caro | Feature film production investment | $593,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Juniper | Desray Armstrong, Angela Littlejohn, Matthew Saville | Feature film production investment | $1,700,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Poppy - Screen Production Recovery | Robin Laing, Alex Cole-Baker, Linda Niccol | Feature film production investment | $58,018 | |
| 2021/22 | A Mistake - (Te Puna Kairangi Premium Fund) | Matthew Metcalfe, Christine Jeffs | Feature film production investment | $2,290,000 | |
| 2006/07 | The Vintner's Luck | Robin Laing, Pascal Judelewicz, Niki Caro, Joan Scheckel, Ludi Boeken, Laurie Parker | Feature film production investment | $2,300,100 | |
| 2006/07 | The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls | Arani Cuthbert, Leanne Pooley | Feature film production investment | $624,406 | |
| 2007/08 | Rubbings from a Live Man | Philippa Campbell, Florian Habicht, Warwick Broadhead | Feature film production investment | $620,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).