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 | 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 | The Tohunga | Renae Maihi, Nicole Horan, Tim Coddington | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 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 Habicht, Lani Feltham | Documentary Development | $60,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Wales Rats and Kauri | Kim Webbe, Mike Jonathan, Hineani Melbourne | Documentary Development | $35,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Whales Rats and Kauri | Kim Webbe, Mike Jonathan, Hineani Melbourne | Documentary Development | $35,000 | |
| 2024/25 | When Darkness Loves Us | James Ashcroft, Eli Kent, Hayley Sproull, Desray Armstrong, Ant Timpson | Script development | $35,000 | |
| 2024/25 | When the Goats Came | Arthus Gay | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2024/25 | When the Goats Came | Arthus Gay | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Whyte Xmas | John Argyll, Kiel McNaughton, Kerry Warkia | Script development | $35,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Whyte Xmas | John Argyll, Kiel McNaughton, Kerry Warkia | Script development | $35,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).