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 | Mahara Dreams of Opo | Paora Joseph, Lani-Rain Feltham | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Mark Hunt: The Fight of His Life | Bettina Hollings, Peter Bell | Feature film finishing grant | $60,000 | |
| 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 | Mighty Mary | Carthew Neal, Madeleine Sami | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Milked | Amy Taylor | Feature film finishing grant | $48,550 | |
| 2021/22 | Miss Conception Films - He Ara | Ainsley Gardiner | Devolved development | $50,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Nipples to the Sky | Karl Zohrab, Richard Melman, Ondi Timoner, Matthew Metcalfe, Lucy Hayes | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Null | Alex Cole-Baker, Rochelle Bright, Nic Gorman | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Operation: Rambu! | Morgan Leigh Stewart, Leela Menon, Steve Austin, Rajneel Singh | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Out of the Deadwater - I Fafo O Le Vaipe | Vicky Pope, Desray Armstrong, Sima Urale, Abi King-Jones | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Poison - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Gibson Group | Script development | $80,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Precipice | Nick Garrett, Roger Donaldson, India Donaldson | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 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 | Sleeps Standing | Sharlene George, Robin Scholes, Witi Ihimaera, Peter Burger, Paula Whetu Jones | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Sons of Samoa | Karin Williams, Jeremiah Tauamiti | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Standing Up | Naomi Wallwork, Abby Howells | Script development | $19,500 | |
| 2021/22 | Takipu Productions Ltd - Business Development Grant | Karen Sidney, Paula Whetu Jones | Devolved development | $25,000 | |
| 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 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).