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 |
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2003/04 | WIFT International Summit | Women in Film and Television New Zealand | Professional development | $20,000 | |
2016/17 | Bill Direen | Simon Ogston | Feature film finishing grant | $20,000 | |
2005/06 | Wrestler | Fraser Clark, Chris Clark | Script development | $20,000 | |
2007/08 | Death or Milton | Rhys Cain, Derryn Beath, Scott Boswell | Script development | $20,000 | |
2008/09 | Binger Film Lab | Cushla Dillon | Professional development | $20,000 | |
2008/09 | Cold Storage | Shang High '85, Pinewood '85 | Michelle Turner, Ellory Elkayem, Nick Ward | Script development | $20,000 |
2008/09 | Moana | Nik Beachman, Merata Mita, Cliff Curtis, Sima Urale, Kara Paewai | Script development | $20,000 | |
2019/20 | Kōkā | Kath Akuhata-Brown, Julian Arahanga, Verity Mackintosh | Script development | $20,000 | |
2016/17 | Pacific Islanders in Film and Television | Pacific Islanders in Film and Television | Professional development | $20,000 | |
2017/18 | Daisy Chain | Ainsley Gardiner, Shoshana McCallum, Natalie Medlock | Script development | $20,000 | |
2017/18 | Shelf Life - Interactive Development Fund | Thomas Barrer | Devolved development | $20,000 | |
2006/07 | Inside Dope | Murray Francis, Rueben Pollock | Script development | $20,000 | |
2023/24 | Pati | Rebecca Tansley, Taualeo’o Stephen Stehlin, Catherine Madigan | Documentary Development | $20,000 | |
2009/10 | The Orator (O Le Tulafale) | O Le Tulafale | Catherine Fitzgerald, Tusi Tamasese | Script development | $20,000 |
2009/10 | Darker Shades of Blue | Kristian Eek, Barry Duffield | Script development | $20,000 | |
2016/17 | Songs From The Inside | Julian Arahanga, Kelly Kilgour | Script development | $20,000 | |
2005/06 | The Hopes and Dreams of Gazza Snell | Hopes and Dreams, Collision, Chowick | Robin Scholes, Brendan Donovan | Script development | $20,000 |
2007/08 | Lowdown Dirty Criminals | The Knock Off | Dave Gibson, David Brechin-Smith | Script development | $20,000 |
2022/23 | Ajax (Ajax the Kea Dog) | Fergus Grady, Nick Ward | Script development | $20,000 | |
2009/10 | The Beach of Falesa | Philippa Campbell, Toa Fraser, Alan Sharp | Script development | $20,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).