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 | Te Motu | Morgan Waru, Carthew Neal, Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, Maddie Dai | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Te Puhi | Sharlene George, Gemma Easton-Knight, Rickylee Russell-Waipuka, Cian Elyse White | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2020/21 | TFL Next TV Series Writing Workshop | Rouzie Hassanova | Professional development | $3,567 | |
| 2020/21 | The Banshee | Chris Patterson, Grant Bradley, Nick Garrett, Spencer Wright | Script development | $10,250 | |
| 2020/21 | The Brokenwood Mysteries S7 - Screen Production Recovery | Tim Balme, Sally Campbell, Katie Wolfe, Aidee Walker, Mark Beesley, Josh Frizzell, Mike Smith, Fiona Samuel, Sarah Kate Lynch, Roy Ward | Series production investment | $138,307 | |
| 2020/21 | The Brown Factory - He Ara | The Brown Factory | Devolved development | $25,000 | |
| 2020/21 | The Calf- Screen Production Recovery | Emma Mortimer, Simon London, Matthew Sunderland | Short film production investment | $9,420 | |
| 2020/21 | The Convert | Robin Scholes, Lee Tamahori, Shane Danielsen | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2020/21 | The Convert | Wulf | Te Kohe Tuhaka, Robin Scholes, Troy Lum, Andrew Mason | Feature film production investment | $1,500,000 |
| 2020/21 | The Convert | Lee Tamahori, Robin Scholes, Shane Danielsen | Script development | $30,000 | |
| 2020/21 | The Convert (Te Puna Kairangi Premium Fund) | Te Kohe Tuhaka, Robin Scholes, Bradford Joseph Te Apatu-o-te-rangi Maaka Haami, Troy Lum, Andrew Mason | Feature film production investment | $8,031,792 | |
| 2020/21 | The Demon - Seed Funding | Will Agnew | Script development | $10,000 | |
| 2020/21 | The Downlow Concept - Boost Grant | Nigel McCulloch | Devolved development | $60,000 | |
| 2020/21 | The Final Throw | Leanne Pooley, Briar March | Script development | $40,000 | |
| 2020/21 | The Final Throw - Screen Production Recovery | Leanne Pooley, Briar March | Feature film production investment | $146,189 | |
| 2020/21 | The Final Throw: The Dame Valerie Adams Story | Leanne Pooley, Briar March | Feature film production investment | $1,284,849 | |
| 2020/21 | The Girl on the Bridge | Dark Doris Two Ltd. | Theatrical release support | $10,000 | |
| 2020/21 | The Girl on the Bridge - Screen Production Recovery | Cass Avery, Alex Reed, Leanne Pooley | Feature film production investment | $27,055 | |
| 2020/21 | The Great Kiwi Caper - Seed Funding | Jackson Herman | Script development | $10,000 | |
| 2020/21 | The Guinea Pig Club - ( Conditional Offer - Lapsed) | Tim Sanders, Roger Donaldson, Mike Riddell | Feature film production investment |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).