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 | Te Motu | Morgan Waru, Carthew Neal, Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, Maddie Dai | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Te Puhi | Sharlene George, Gemma Easton-Knight, Rickylee Russell-Waipuka, Cian Elyse White | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2020/21 | The Brokenwood Mysteries S7 - Screen Production Recovery | Tim Balme, Sally Campbell, Katie Wolfe, Aidee Walker, Mark Beesley, Josh Frizzell, Mike Smith, Fiona Samuel, Sarah Kate Lynch, Roy Ward | Series production investment | $138,129 | |
| 2020/21 | The Brown Factory - He Ara | The Brown Factory | Devolved development | $25,000 | |
| 2020/21 | The Calf- Screen Production Recovery | Emma Mortimer, Simon London, Matthew Sunderland | Short film production investment | $9,420 | |
| 2020/21 | The Convert - Conditional Offer | Wulf | Te Kohe Tuhaka, Robin Scholes, Troy Lum, Andrew Mason | Feature film production investment | |
| 2020/21 | The Convert - Conditional Offer (Te Puna Kairangi Premium Fund) | Te Kohe Tuhaka, Robin Scholes, Bradford Joseph Te Apatu-o-te-rangi Maaka Haami, Troy Lum, Andrew Mason, Lee Tamahori, Shane Danielsen, Michael Bennett, Ngamaru Raerino | Feature film production investment | ||
| 2020/21 | The Downlow Concept - Boost Grant | Nigel McCulloch | Devolved development | $60,000 | |
| 2020/21 | The Final Throw | Leanne Pooley, Briar March | Script development | $40,000 | |
| 2020/21 | The Final Throw - Screen Production Recovery | Leanne Pooley, Briar March | Feature film production investment | ||
| 2020/21 | The Final Throw: The Dame Valerie Adams Story | Leanne Pooley, Briar March | Feature film production investment | $1,284,849 | |
| 2020/21 | The Girl on the Bridge | Dark Doris Two Ltd. | Theatrical release support | $10,000 | |
| 2020/21 | The Girl on the Bridge - Screen Production Recovery | Cass Avery, Alex Reed, Leanne Pooley | Feature film production investment | $27,055 | |
| 2020/21 | The Guinea Pig Club - Conditional Offer | Tim Sanders, Roger Donaldson, Mike Riddell | Feature film production investment | ||
| 2020/21 | The Guinea Pig Club - Conditional Offer (Te Puna Kairangi Premium Fund) | Tim Sanders, Roger Donaldson, Mike Riddell | Feature film production investment | ||
| 2020/21 | The Imaginary Lives of James Poneke | Morgan Waru, Carthew Neal, Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2020/21 | The Justice of Bunny King - Screen Production Recovery | Emma Slade, Gaysorn Thavat, Sophie Henderson | Feature film production investment | $8,604 | |
| 2020/21 | The Last Kauri - Interactive Development Fund | Philip Maskell, Weta Interactive | Devolved development | $33,680 | |
| 2020/21 | The Last Mountain - Interactive Development Fund | Midnight Pixel Studios | Devolved development | $42,000 | |
| 2020/21 | The Man on the Island | Simon Mark Brown | Feature film finishing grant | $27,500 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).