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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | Do It Just To Please Me | Desray Armstrong, Michelle Savill, Eli Kent, Mia Maramara | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Don Te Haute | Kirk Torrance | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2023/24 | EFM 2024 Toolbox Programme - Documentary Strand (Tuakana-Teina: Māori Mentoring and Support) | Nicola Smith | Professional development | $5,000 | |
| 2023/24 | EFM 2024 Toolbox Programme - Documentary Strand (Tuakana-Teina: Māori Mentoring and Support) | Kathleen Mantel | Professional development | $5,000 | |
| 2023/24 | EFM 2024 Toolbox Programme - Fiction Strand (Tuakana-Teina: Māori Mentoring and Support) | Nicole Horan | Professional development | $5,000 | |
| 2023/24 | EFM 2024 Toolbox Programme - Fiction Strand (Tuakana-Teina: Māori Mentoring and Support) | Angela Cudd | Professional development | $5,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Equity New Zealand Inc. (Core Funding) | Equity New Zealand Inc. | Industry support | $50,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Equity New Zealand Inc. (Industry Development Funding - Strategic Training Fund) | Equity New Zealand Inc. | Industry support | $50,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Film Nomad Script Development Workshop (Talent Development Grant) | Esther Cahill-Chiaroni | Industry support | $3,200 | |
| 2023/24 | Film Otago Southland - Writing and directing wksp with Hamish Bennett (Talent Development Grant) | Industry support | $1,700 | ||
| 2023/24 | Film Otago Southland Trust (Industry Development Funding - Strategic Training Fund) | Film Otago Southland Trust | Industry support | $50,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Film Stills Fast Track (Talent Development Grant) | Rebecca McMillan | Industry support | $2,400 | |
| 2023/24 | Governor TIFF 2023 (Talent Development Grant) | Miranda Harcourt | Industry support | $5,000 | |
| 2023/24 | GRACE | Gaylene Preston, Susana | Documentary Development | $20,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Head South (Extended Screen Production Recovery Fund) | Antje Kulpe, Jonathan Ogilvie | Feature film production investment | $12,845 | |
| 2023/24 | Holy Days | Nathalie Boltt, Emma Slade, Victoria Dabbs, Roxi Bull | Feature film production investment | $1,590,000 | |
| 2023/24 | I, Object (Premium Contingency Fund) | Andrew Niccol, Timothy White, Polly Fryer, Daniel Bekerman. | Feature film production investment | $250,000 | |
| 2023/24 | I, Object (Premium Contingency Fund) | Andrew Niccol, Timothy White, Polly Fryer, Daniel Bekerman. | Feature film production investment | $149,681 | |
| 2023/24 | I, Object - lapsed | Andrew Niccol, Timothy White, Daniel Bekerman. | Feature film production investment | $250,000 | |
| 2023/24 | John Yorke Story for Script Development (Talent Development Grant) | Daniel Pickstone | Industry support | $1,890 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).