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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | The Inland Road | Annabelle, Black Across the Field, In the Roar | Aaron Watson, Philippa Campbell, Jackie Van Beek | Feature film production investment | $1,010,215 |
| 2014/15 | The Guinea Pig Club (Conditional Offer Lapsed) | Tim Sanders, Roger Donaldson, Mike Riddell | Feature film production investment | ||
| 2016/17 | Kiwi Christmas | Tim Sanders, Tony Simpson, Andrew Gunn, Dave Armstrong | Feature film production investment | $1,650,000 | |
| 1991/92 | Rain | Philippa Campbell, Christine Jeffs | Feature film production investment | $1,943,571 | |
| 1996/97 | Crooked Earth | Robin Scholes, Sam Pillsbury, Karin Altmann, Michael Brindley, Greg McGee, Waihoroi Shortland, Gavin Strawhan | Feature film production investment | $113,065 | |
| 2000/01 | Toy Love | Juliette Veber, Harry Sinclair | Feature film production investment | $1,999,935 | |
| 2019/20 | Millie Lies Low | Desray Armstrong, Angela Littlejohn, Michelle Savill, Eli Kent | Feature film production investment | $910,633 | |
| 2002/03 | 50 Ways of Saying Fabulous | Michele Fantl, Stewart Main | Feature film production investment | $2,564,755 | |
| 2020/21 | Muru - Screen Production Recovery | Reikura Kahi, Cliff Curtis, Selina Joe, Richard Fletcher, Tim White, Tearepa Kahi | Feature film production investment | $683,315 | |
| 2020/21 | Dox - Screen Production Recovery | Morgan Waru, Damon Fepulea'i, Halaifonua Finau | Feature film production investment | $132,046 | |
| 2004/05 | River Queen | Don Reynolds, Chris Auty, Vincent Ward, Toa Fraser | Feature film production investment | $250,000 | |
| 2020/21 | The Salamander Lives Twice - Screen Production Recovery | Emma Slade, Katie Holly, Ant Timpson, Toby Harvard | Feature film production investment | $81,600 | |
| 2005/06 | The Devil Dared Me To | Karl Zohrab, Matthew Harris, Chris Stapp, Michael Heath | Feature film production investment | $550,651 | |
| 2005/06 | The Vintner's Luck | Robin Laing, Pascal Judelewicz, Niki Caro, Joan Scheckel, Ludi Boeken, Laurie Parker | Feature film production investment | $939,100 | |
| 2021/22 | Untitled Ursula Williams Project | Alexander Behse, Anahera Parata, Ursula Williams | Feature film production investment | $869,779 | |
| 2020/21 | The Swifty - (Conditional Offer - Lapsed) | Jill Macnab, Sarah Cook, Michael Duignan | Feature film production investment | ||
| 2022/23 | The Mountain (Extended Screen Production Recovery Fund) | Desray Armstrong, Morgan Waru, Rachel House, Tom Furniss | Feature film production investment | $50,999 | |
| 2023/24 | The Untitled VM and GF Documentary | Vea Mafile'o, Gavin Fitzgerald, Emma Slade, Micah Winiata, Roxi Bull (NZ), Victoria Barrell (UK) | Feature film production investment | $800,000 | |
| 2010/11 | Existence | Melissa Dodds, Mhairead Connor, Juliet Bergh, Jessica Charlton | Feature film production investment | $270,000 | |
| 2011/12 | How To Meet Girls From a Distance | Make My Movie | Ruth Korver, Andrew Beattie, Dean Hewison, Richard Falkner, Sam Dickson | Feature film production investment | $50,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).