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 | Black Sheeps | Jonathan King, Matthew Grainger, Rosie Howells, James Patridge, Samantha Braun | Script development | $30,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Caterpillar | Georgina Conder, Andrew Marshall, Chelsie Preston Crayford | Feature film production investment | $1,707,602 | |
| 2024/25 | Hide the Dog | Hamish Bennett, Jamie McCaskill, Angela Cudd (Aus co-pro: Nathan Raynard, Richard Finlayson) | Script development | $50,000 | |
| 2024/25 | I Am Dali | Erica Cassidy | Script development | $21,500 | |
| 2024/25 | Koha | Paula Whetu Jones, Sharlene George, Rouzie Hasanova, Rickylee Russell-Waipuka | Script development | $35,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 2024/25 | POP | Tim Hamilton, Cathasaigh Ó Fiannachta, Katie Parkinson, John McKay, Trenton Colbert | Feature film finishing grant | $60,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Refuge | Craig Gainsborough-Waring, Arlo Green, Max Currie | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Roaring Meg | Martha Hardy-Ward, Awanui Simich Pene, Emily Anderton, Emma Slade | Script development | $38,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Running Barefoot | Olivia Shanks, Philippa Campbell, Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu | Script development | $15,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Salvage | Nadia Maxwell, Tessa Hoffe, (UK co-pro: Jack Thomas-O’Brien) | Script development | $27,500 | |
| 2024/25 | Scattergun: After the Death of Ruaumoko | Sophie Henderson, Ana Scotney | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Seen | Hsuan Huang, Logan Marshall, Mario Iscovich | Feature film finishing grant | $60,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Sunflower | Cliff Curtis, Tim Worrall | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Tenderwood | Alyx Duncan, Michelle Powles, Lani Feltham, Emma Slade | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2024/25 | The Frogman | Matthew Saville | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Whyte Xmas | John Argyll, Kiel McNaughton, Kerry Warkia | Script development | $35,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Sharlene George, Witi Ihimaera, Robin Scholes, Peter Burger, Paula Whetu-Jones | Script development | $16,000 | ||
| 2023/24 | Caterpillar | Georgina Conder, Andrew Marshall, Chelsie Preston Crayford | Feature film production investment | $1,707,602 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).