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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020/21 | Rūrangi - Screen Production Recovery | Craig Gainsborough, Max Currie, Cole Meyers | Feature film production investment | $4,908 | |
| 2020/21 | The Final Throw: The Dame Valerie Adams Story | Leanne Pooley, Briar March | Feature film production investment | $1,284,849 | |
| 2006/07 | A Song of Good | Gregory King, Mark Foster | Feature film production investment | $461,600 | |
| 2007/08 | Show of Hands | Endurance | Angela Littlejohn, Anthony McCarten | Feature film production investment | $12,960 |
| 2018/19 | We Are Still Here | Cook Ngā Pouwhenua Anthology Film | Mia Henry-Teirney, Mitchell Stanley, Toni Stowers, Renae Maihi, Tim Worrall, Richard Curtis, Elise Francis, Chantelle Burgoyne, Tiraroa Deb Reweti, Miki Magasiva, Mario Gaoa | Feature film production investment | $680,000 |
| 2021/22 | Untitled Robert Sarkies Project - ( Conditional Offer - Lapsed) | Vicky Pope, Timothy White, Robert Sarkies, Fiona Samuel | Feature film production investment | ||
| 2022/23 | Tinā | Daniel Higgins, Mario Gaoa, Miki Magasiva, Jamie Hilton | Feature film production investment | $1,965,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Untitled Robert Sarkies Project | Vicky Pope, Timothy White, Robert Sarkies, Fiona Samuel | Feature film production investment | $630,606 | |
| 2022/23 | Taniwha (Hāpaitia Te Kaupapa Kiriata - Māori Feature Film Support Fund) | Libby Hakaraia, Desray Armstrong, Tainui Stephens W: Ricardo Giraldo | Feature film production investment | $25,000 | |
| 2011/12 | Romeo and Juliet: A Love Song | Romeo & Juliet: The Movie, RJ: The Movie | Michael O'Neill, Peter van Der Fluit, Tim van Dammen, Alastair Curruthers | Feature film production investment | $55,000 |
| 2013/14 | Poi E | Alexander Behse, Reikura Kahi, Tearepa Kahi | Feature film production investment | $921,984 | |
| 2013/14 | What We Do in the Shadows | Shadows | Chelsea Winstanley, Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi | Feature film production investment | $250,000 |
| 2014/15 | Beyond the Known World | Matthew Horrocks, Pan Nalin, Dianne Taylor, Kristian Eek | Feature film production investment | $40,000 | |
| 2014/15 | The 10pm Question (Conditional Offer Lapsed) | Paula Boock, Donna Malane, Yasemin Samderelli | Feature film production investment | ||
| 2014/15 | One Thousand Ropes | Maea: A Thousand Ropes | Catherine Fitzgerald, Tusi Tamasese | Feature film production investment | $1,700,000 |
| 2015/16 | Maui's Hook | Quinton Hita, Paora Joseph, Lani-Rain Feltham | Feature film production investment | $205,000 | |
| 2016/17 | The Inland Road | Aaron Watson, Jackie Van Beek | Feature film production investment | $4,200 | |
| 2016/17 | This Town | Killer?/Untitled David White/James Ashcroft Project | David White, James Ashcroft | Feature film production investment | $728,631 |
| 2017/18 | Girl on a Bridge | The Silence Film | Cass Avery, Leanne Pooley, Alex Reed | Feature film production investment | $740,000 |
| 2017/18 | Hang Time | Steve Barr, Casey Zilbert | Feature film production investment | $40,173 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).