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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | I Thought Jesus Was Korean | Elina Osborne, Alexander Lee (Singapore co-pro: Donovan Chan, Martin Fabinyi, Flora Hamilton) | Documentary Development | $35,000 | |
| 2024/25 | imagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival | Wiremu Grace | Producer travel | $5,000 | |
| 2024/25 | imagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival | Tim Balme/ Katie Wolfe | Producer travel | $6,500 | |
| 2024/25 | imagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival | Kath Akuhata-Brown | Producer travel | $6,500 | |
| 2024/25 | imagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival | Lea McLean | Producer travel | $6,500 | |
| 2024/25 | imagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival | Te Waiarangi Ratana | Producer travel | $6,500 | |
| 2024/25 | In The Blood | Mia Maramara, Morgan Leigh Stewart | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Inheritance | Gillian Ashurst, Catherine Fitzgerald | Script development | $35,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Interference | Welby Ings, Marilyn McFadyen, Leela Meenon | Script development | $47,900 | |
| 2024/25 | International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) 2024 | Pietra Brettkelly | Producer travel | $5,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Kiwi | Tearepa Kahi, Reikura Kahi, Selina Joe | Documentary Development | $25,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Koha | Paula Whetu Jones, Sharlene George, Rouzie Hasanova, Rickylee Russell-Waipuka | Script development | $35,000 | |
| 2024/25 | LA Market Trip | Daniel Higgins | Producer travel | $5,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Lucas and Layla | Floris Van Gaalen | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Mad Merry | Gwen Isaac | Documentary Development | $40,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Maria, Take a Bow | Martin Sagedin, Alayne Dick, Alex Reed, Emma Mortimer | Script development | $60,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Mike's Taniwha (Catalyst He Kauahi) | Ivan Slavov, Michael Raihana | Short film production investment | $90,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Napier Paradiso (Catalyst He Kauahi) | Torisse Laulu, Esteban Jaramillo, Jade Jackson | Short film production investment | $90,000 | |
| 2024/25 | New Zealand Ninja | Brian Challis, Orlando Stewart | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Null | Nic Gorman, Ro Bright, Cushla Dillon, Orlando Stewart | Script development | $26,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).