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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020/21 | Director Intern on Kura Series 2 | Michelle Ang | Professional development | $9,600 | |
| 2020/21 | Director Intern on The Final Throw | Alice Lolohea | Professional development | $10,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Director Intern on The Pact | Jessica Smith | Professional development | $10,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Director Intern on Wellington Paranormal | Stella Reid | Professional development | $4,400 | |
| 2020/21 | Director Mentorship on Aitu | Matasila Freshwater | Professional development | $7,500 | |
| 2020/21 | Director Mentorship on Aitu | Mario Faumui | Professional development | $7,500 | |
| 2020/21 | Director Mentorship on Aitu | Anapela Polataivao | Professional development | $7,500 | |
| 2020/21 | Director Mentorship on Nude Tuesday | Paloma Schneideman | Professional development | $8,100 | |
| 2020/21 | Director Mentorship on The Panthers | Miki Magasiva | Professional development | $9,800 | |
| 2020/21 | Director Mentorship on The Panthers | Vea Mafile'o | Professional development | $9,650 | |
| 2020/21 | Director Mentorship with Garth Davis | Simon London | Professional development | $10,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Director Workshops | Kath Akuhata-Brown | Professional development | $4,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Directors and Editors Guild NZ | DEGNZ | Industry support | $96,022 | |
| 2020/21 | Directors and Editors Guild NZ Core Funding | DEGNZ | Industry support | $85,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Director’s One-day Workshop on Setting Tone | Directors & Editors Guild NZ | Industry support | $15,510 | |
| 2020/21 | Distribution Internship with Madman Entertainment | Kyrah Hetaraka | Professional development | $6,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Do it Just to Please Me | Desray Armstrong, Michelle Savill, Eli Kent, Mia Mārama Henry Teirney | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Doc Edge Film Festival | Documentary Edge Trust | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Documentary Edge Trust | Documentary Edge Trust | Industry support | $35,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Dox | Morgan Waru, Halaifonua Finau, Damon Fepulea'i | Feature film production investment | $1,418,941 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).