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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | Mau - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Tikilounge Productions, BSAG Productions, Sweetshop & Green, Sunpix Ltd, Sima Urale, Toa Fraser, Oscar Kightley | Series development | $80,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Milked | Amy Taylor | Feature film finishing grant | $48,550 | |
| 2021/22 | Nipples to the Sky | Karl Zohrab, Richard Melman, Ondi Timoner, Matthew Metcalfe, Lucy Hayes | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Operation: Rambu! | Morgan Leigh Stewart, Leela Menon, Steve Austin, Rajneel Singh | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Poison - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Gibson Group | Script development | $80,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Rohe Kōreporepo The Swam, The Sacred Place | Kathleen Gallagher, Kate Goodwin, Dylan Pyle | Feature film finishing grant | $44,624 | |
| 2021/22 | Rūrangi Season 2 - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Autonomouse Ltd, Maxwell Thomas Currie, Cole Jasper Meyers, Maxine Fleming, Aroha Awarau, Brair Grace-Smith | Series development | $80,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Standing Up | Naomi Wallwork, Abby Howells | Script development | $19,500 | |
| 2021/22 | Tangata Whenua Guild Funds | Nga Aho Whakaari | Industry support | $85,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Taniwha | Lani-Rain Feltham, Emma Mortimer, Gregory David King | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2021/22 | The Ark - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | POP Film, Duncan Sarkies, Briar Grace-Smith | Series development | $80,000 | |
| 2021/22 | The Panthers Series 2 - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Tom Hern, Halaifonua Finau | Series development | $60,000 | |
| 2021/22 | The Uncles Story - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Propaganda Ltd, Witi Ihimaera | Script development | $80,000 | |
| 2021/22 | The Walll | Sharlene George, Mark Albiston, J Patrick McElroy | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Tinā | Dan Higgins, Miki Magasiva | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Upham - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Warrior Films Ltd, Jeff Pope, Sophie Henderson | Script development | $80,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Wall - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Southern Light Films, Sophie Henderson, Michelle Savill, Chelsie Preston Crayford | Series development | $80,000 | |
| 2021/22 | What Will I Be Today? - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Pow Studios Ltd, Mari Silberstein, Victor Rodger, Steph Matuju, Renee Liang, Kyle Mewburn | Series development | $100,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Woodenhead | Florian Habicht | Feature film finishing grant | $13,900 | |
| 2021/22 | Workmates | Morgan Leigh Stewart, Sam Sneddon, Philippa Campbell, Curtis Vowell, Michelle Savill, Sophie Henderson | Script development | $25,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).