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 | Directors and Editors Guild NZ | DEGNZ | Industry support | $96,022 | |
| 2020/21 | Time Critical Festival Support | Wairoa Maori Film Festival | Industry support | $25,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Organisational Support | NZ Game Developers Association | Industry support | $45,000 | |
| 2006/07 | Wellington Fringe Film Festival | Wellington Fringe Film Festival Trust | Industry support | $10,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Great Southern Television Limited | Philip Smith | Industry support | $15,000 | |
| 2008/09 | New Zealand Writers Guild | NZWG | New Zealand Writers Guild | Industry support | $75,000 |
| 2022/23 | Director Mentoring on Trolgar and Me (On the Job Development) | Gillian Ashurst with Miranda Harcourt and Claire Chittam | Industry support | $1,650 | |
| 2022/23 | Producer Attachment (production) on Went Up the Hill (On the Job Development) | Paige Wharehinga | Industry support | $5,000 | |
| 2022/23 | NFTS Script Development Course (Talent Development Grant) | Nacoya Anderson | Industry support | $10,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Big Apple Film Festival (NY) & Writers Guild Festival (LA) (Talent Development Grant) | Gregor Nicholas | Industry support | $3,500 | |
| 2009/10 | Actors Equity NZ | Actors Equity NZ | Industry support | $25,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Annecy Festival Residency (Talent Development Grant) | Raqi Syed | Industry support | $3,980 | |
| 2022/23 | SF Post-Production Grant – The Machine (Talent Development Grant) | Mark Cassidy | Industry support | $1,070 | |
| 2022/23 | Sitges – The Ballad of Maddog Quinn (Talent Development Grant) | Matt Inns | Industry support | $4,500 | |
| 2022/23 | Creative Media Productions Ltd. (Industry Development Funding) | Creative Media Productions Ltd. | Industry support | $3,500 | |
| 2010/11 | Screen Directors Guild of New Zealand | SDGNZ | Screen Directors Guild of New Zealand | Industry support | $100,000 |
| 2023/24 | Writer/ Producer Attachment on Madam (On the Job Development) | Lealani Siaosi | Industry support | $5,000 | |
| 2023/24 | SPADA Conference Travel Grant (Talent Development Grant) | Sara Chen | Industry support | $250 | |
| 2023/24 | Short Film International Festival Fund Travel Grant – MIFF Accelerator (Talent Development Grant) | Jamie Lawerence | Industry support | $1,200 | |
| 2023/24 | Short Film Postproduction Grant (Talent Development Grant) | Ministry of Jingle | Industry support | $5,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).