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 | Taki Rua Theatre – Breaking Barriers | Rialto Distribution | Theatrical release support | $5,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Tama & Mahuika (Catalyst He Kauahi) | Corey Le Vaillant, Katherine Wyeth, Jared Flitcroft, Wayne Hotu | Short film production investment | $50,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Te Tohunga-Origin | Renae Maihi, Tim Coddington | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Tenderwood | Alyx Duncan, Michelle Powles, Lani Feltham, Emma Slade | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2024/25 | The Desert Road | Ella Gilbert, Vicky Pope | Script development | $25,750 | |
| 2024/25 | The Factory | Anapela Polata'viao, Vela Manusaute, Stacey Leilua, William McKegg | Script development | $35,000 | |
| 2024/25 | The Frogman | Matthew Saville | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2024/25 | The Hermits Tale | Sioborn Marshall, Millen Baird | Script development | $35,000 | |
| 2024/25 | The Last Rodeo | Ursula Williams, Alex Behse | Documentary Development | $35,000 | |
| 2024/25 | The Longest Drink in Town | Tracey Slaughter, Liam Hinton, Philidda Perry | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2024/25 | The Mountain is Hungry | Sam Te Kani, Ashleigh Roworth | Script development | $27,500 | |
| 2024/25 | The Road Out (Catalyst He Kauahi) | Alex Reed, Pennie Hunt | Short film production investment | $110,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Toronto International Film Festival 2024 | Piripi Curtis | Producer travel | $5,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Toronto International Film Festival 2024 | Vicky Pope | Producer travel | $5,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Toronto International Film Festival 2024 & AIFF Partners | Pietra Brettkelly | Producer travel | $5,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Toronto International Film Festival 2024 & AIFF Partners | Victoria Dabbs | Producer travel | $5,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Treading Water | Kerry Warkia, Kiel McNaughton, Rob Hewitt | Script development | $35,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Tribeca Film Festival 2025 | Ira Hetaraka | Producer travel | $5,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Untitled NZ Music Documentary | Anthony McCarten, Emma Slade, Su Armstrong, Brian Rosen, John Sheedy, Claire Dobbin | Script development | $35,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Waitangi Bridge | Florian Harbicht, Lani Feltham | Documentary Development | $60,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).