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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | Project Baby | Kay Ellmers, Polly Fryer, Parehuia Mackay | Documentary Development | $20,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Cannes 2024 | Emma Slade | Producer travel | $5,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Blessing (Extended Screen Production Recovery Fund) | Jemima Murray, Sarah Cook, Jane Shearer, Steve Ayson | Short film production investment | $4,286 | |
| 2023/24 | EFM 2024 Toolbox Programme - Fiction Strand (Tuakana-Teina: Māori Mentoring and Support) | Angela Cudd | Professional development | $5,000 | |
| 2023/24 | The First Horse | Mia Tierney-Henry | Short film production investment | $5,000 | |
| 2023/24 | American Society of Cinematographers Masterclass (Talent Development Grant) | Jared Jones | Industry support | $5,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Loading Docs (Talent Development Grant) | Industry support | $70,000 | ||
| 2023/24 | Screen POD 2023 Pitch Fest Canberra (Talent Development Grant) | Amanda Jenkins | Industry support | $1,200 | |
| 2023/24 | Equity New Zealand Inc. (Core Funding) | Equity New Zealand Inc. | Industry support | $50,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Koha | Sharlene George, Ricky-lee Russell-Waipuka, Rouzie Hassanova, Paula Whetu Jones | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Cannes 2024 | Morgan Leigh Stewart | Producer travel | $5,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Bookworm (Extended Screen Production Recovery Fund) | Emma Slade, Roxi Bull, Victoria Dabbs, Ant Timpson, Toby Harvard | Feature film production investment | $85,986 | |
| 2023/24 | EFM 2024 Toolbox Programme - Documentary Strand (Tuakana-Teina: Māori Mentoring and Support) | Nicola Smith | Professional development | $5,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Director Internship on Broken Backs (On the Job Development) | Johanna Meyers | Industry support | $10,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Film Stills Fast Track (Talent Development Grant) | Rebecca McMillan | Industry support | $2,400 | |
| 2023/24 | Big Screen Symposium Annual Sponsorship (Talent Development Grant) | Industry support | $50,000 | ||
| 2023/24 | Screen POD 2023 Pitch Fest Canberra (Talent Development Grant) | Andrew Todd | Industry support | $1,200 | |
| 2023/24 | New Zealand Writers Guild Inc (Core Funding) | New Zealand Writers Guild Inc | Industry support | $85,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Not This Time | Rachel Fawcett, Sinead Lau | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Cannes 2024 | Vicky Pope | Producer travel | $5,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).