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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008/09 | The Great War for Civilisation | Matthew Metcalfe Untitled | Matthew Metcalfe, Roger Donaldson, Alan Sharp | Script development | $20,000 |
| 2008/09 | The Hopes and Dreams of Gazza Snell | Collision, Chowick, Hopes and Dreams, | Robin Scholes, Brendan Donovan, David Brechin-Smith | Feature film production investment | $2,500,000 |
| 2008/09 | The Last Saint | Kinetica | Matthew Horrocks, Rene Naufahu | Script development | $20,000 |
| 2008/09 | The Lazy Boys | Michael Wrenn, Brendan Donovan, Carl Shuker | Script development | $19,000 | |
| 2008/09 | The Lazy Boys | Michael Wrenn, Brendan Donovan, Carl Shuker, Matt Noonan | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2008/09 | The Man in the Dark | A Thousand Words | Rachel Jean, Damon Fepulea'i | Script development | $20,000 |
| 2008/09 | The Man in the Hat | Jan Bieringa, Luit Bieringa | Feature film finishing grant | $13,500 | |
| 2008/09 | The Most Fun You Can Have Dying | Alex Cole-Baker, Kirstin Marcon | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2008/09 | The Most Fun You Can Have Dying | Alex Cole-Baker, Kirstin Marcon | Script development | $18,060 | |
| 2008/09 | The Most Fun You Can Have Dying | Alex Cole-Baker, Kirstin Marcon | Feature film production investment | $157,698 | |
| 2008/09 | The Orator (O Le Tulafale) | O Le Tulafale | Catherine Fitzgerald, Tusi Tamasese | Script development | $25,000 |
| 2008/09 | The Orator (O Le Tulafale) | O Le Tulafale | Catherine Fitzgerald, Tusi Tamasese | Script development | $48,000 |
| 2008/09 | The Originals | Robin Laing, Sam Neill, Mark Joffe, Graeme Tetley | Script development | $9,379 | |
| 2008/09 | The Speaker | Quinton Hita, Tearepa Kahi, Savage | Short film production investment | $105,900 | |
| 2008/09 | The Straggler | Now Is the Hour | Michael Wrenn, Jonathan Ogilvie, Robin Neate | Script development | $17,000 |
| 2008/09 | The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls | Rialto | Theatrical release support | $101,855 | |
| 2008/09 | The Winter Boy | Hineani Melbourne, Rachel House, Kylie Meehan | Short film production investment | $100,000 | |
| 2008/09 | There Were Brave Men Before Agamemnon | Michael Wrenn, Dane Giraud | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2008/09 | This Little Light | Mark Overett, Paula Whetu Jones | Script development | $8,000 | |
| 2008/09 | This Way of Life | Thomas Burstyn, Sumner Burstyn | Feature film finishing grant | $13,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).