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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008/09 | Rocking Horse Road | Angela Littlejohn, Brian Challis | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2008/09 | Long Black Coat | Kristian Eek, Jon Coutts | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Night Raiders | Ainsley Gardiner, Georgina Allison Conder, Paul Barkin, Danis Goulet | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2022/23 | The Legend of Baron To'a - additional equity | The Educator, Rumble in the Sac | Kerry Warkia, Owen Black, Kiel McNaughton, John Argall | Feature film production investment | $20,000 |
| 2009/10 | Blue Smoke | Dean Parker, Aileen O'Sullivan, Ross Jennings, Carmel Jennings | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Project Baby | Kay Ellmers, Polly Fryer, Kay Ellmers, Parehuia Mackay | Documentary Development | $20,000 | |
| 2009/10 | The Pilgrim | Catherine Juniot, David Strong | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2020/21 | The Mountain | Morgan Waru, Carthew Neal, Rachel House, Tom Furniss | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2011/12 | Wairoa Maori Film Festival | Wairoa Maori Film Festival Society Inc | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2015/16 | Vermilion | Belinda's Notes | Michele Fantl, Dorthe Scheffmann, Paul Scantleburry | Script development | $20,000 |
| 2016/17 | Mind Games | Lizzie Gillet, Louise Osmond | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Always the Sound of the Sea - Interactive Development Fund | Verso, Paul Densem | Devolved development | $20,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Lights Go On: Don Mcglashan, Music and Life | Shirley Horrocks, Lani-Rain Feltham | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2023/24 | GRACE | Gaylene Preston, Susana | Documentary Development | $20,000 | |
| 2021/22 | 50 Years of Pride | Nicola Smith, Ramon Te Wake | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2014/15 | Stevo | Michelle Savill, Heather Hayward | Short film production investment | $20,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Doc Edge Film Festival Funding 2016/17 | Doc Edge Film Festival | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Mārama | Sharlene George, Taratoa Stappard | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2007/08 | My Linoleum Dream | Happy and Bleeding | Rachel Gardner, Belinda Schmid | Script development | $20,000 |
| 2007/08 | Belinda's Notes | Michele Fantl, Dorthe Scheffmann | 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).