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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Talent Express Accelerator Programme 2018 Attendees | Filmfest Ltd | Professional development | $5,700 | |
| 2017/18 | Talent Express Accelerator Travel | Rachel House | Professional development | $1,200 | |
| 2017/18 | Talent Express Accelerator Travel | Briar Grace-Smith | Professional development | $1,200 | |
| 2017/18 | Talent Express Accelerator Travel | Jessica Sanderson | Professional development | $1,200 | |
| 2017/18 | Talent Express Accelerator Travel | Kath Akuhata-Brown | Professional development | $1,200 | |
| 2017/18 | Tampere Film Festival 2018 | Mike Jonathan | Professional development | $3,500 | |
| 2017/18 | Tampere Film Festival 2018 | Briar Grace-Smith | Professional development | $5,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Tears of the Dragon | Tui Ruwhiu, Steve Barr, Ant Sang, Jesse Warn, Brad Haami, Tim White | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Tender Age | Tui Ruwhiu, Dianne Taylor, Peter Carstairs | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2017/18 | The Book of Meat | Hamish Beattie, Andrew Beattie | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2017/18 | The Breaker Upperers | Madeleine Sami, Jackie Van Beek, Carthew Neal, Georgina Allison Conder, Ainsley Gardiner | Feature film production investment | $45,600 | |
| 2017/18 | The Breaker Upperers | Piki/Madman Entertainment | Theatrical release support | $119,255 | |
| 2017/18 | The Calf | Simon London, Matthew Sunderland, Emma Mortimer | Short film production investment | $30,000 | |
| 2017/18 | The Changeover | Vendetta Films Ltd. | Theatrical release support | $64,818 | |
| 2017/18 | The Free Man | Rialto | Theatrical release support | $8,006 | |
| 2017/18 | The Heart Dances - The Journey of The Piano: The Ballet | Robin Laing, Rebecca Tansley | Feature film production investment | $437,500 | |
| 2017/18 | The Justice of Bunny King | Emma Slade, Sophie Henderson, Gaysorn Thavat | Script development | $14,000 | |
| 2017/18 | The Sauna | Lucy Knox, Evie Mackay | Short film production investment | $10,000 | |
| 2017/18 | The Stolen | Rialto | Theatrical release support | $10,000 | |
| 2017/18 | The Teak and the Cloth | Burma Story | Alexander Behse, Yamin Tun | Script development | $20,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).