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 | Producer Attachment on Pike (On the Job Development) | Amanda Jane Robinson | Industry support | $10,000 | |
| 2023/24 | SPADA Conference Travel Grant (Talent Development Grant) | David Jacobs | Industry support | $250 | |
| 2023/24 | Short Film International Festival Fund Travel Grant (Talent Development Grant) | Tia Barret | Industry support | $3,500 | |
| 2023/24 | Screen POD 2023 Pitch Fest Canberra (Talent Development Grant) | Sean Wallace | Industry support | $1,200 | |
| 2023/24 | Equity New Zealand Inc. (Industry Development Funding - Strategic Training Fund) | Equity New Zealand Inc. | Industry support | $50,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Weathered Bones | Catherine Fitzgerald, Gillian Ashurst, Michele Powles | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Holy Days | Nathalie Boltt, Emma Slade, Victoria Dabbs, Roxi Bull | Feature film production investment | $1,590,000 | |
| 2023/24 | 787 Media (He Ara Development Fund) | Mia Tierney-Henry | Devolved development | $50,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Tuakana-Teina: Madman/Piki Films Internship | Tirakahurangi Leef, Olivia McIvor | Professional development | $6,240 | |
| 2023/24 | Director Attachment on The Rule of Jenny Penn (On the Job Development) | Eli Kent | Industry support | $7,500 | |
| 2023/24 | SPADA Conference Travel Grant (Talent Development Grant) | Jai Waite | Industry support | $250 | |
| 2023/24 | Short Film International Festival Fund Travel Grant (Talent Development Grant) | Va’a Magalogo | Industry support | $5,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Screen POD 2023 Pitch Fest Canberra (Talent Development Grant) | Linda Chanwai-Earle | Industry support | $1,200 | |
| 2023/24 | Film Otago Southland Trust (Industry Development Funding - Strategic Training Fund) | Film Otago Southland Trust | Industry support | $50,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Childish | Rachel Jean, Jesse Griffin | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2023/24 | The Gate | Stacey Lee, Alex Behse, Jane Robertson | Feature film production investment | $990,358 | |
| 2023/24 | I, Object (Premium Contingency Fund) | Andrew Niccol, Timothy White, Polly Fryer, Daniel Bekerman. | Feature film production investment | $250,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Awa Films (He Ara Development Fund) | Julian Arahanga | Devolved development | $25,000 | |
| 2023/24 | The Tohunga: Origins | Renae Maihi | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Producer Mentorship (On the Job Development) | Craig Gainsborough with Tony Ayres | Industry support | $16,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).