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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Pikihuia Awards for Māori Writers | Huia Publishers | Professional development | $10,000 | |
| 2006/07 | Pikihuia Maori Writers Award | Huia Publishers | Industry support | $10,000 | |
| 2004/05 | Pikihuia Maori Writers Award | Huia Publishers | Industry support | $10,000 | |
| 2010/11 | Pikihuia Maori Writers Award | Huia Publishers | Industry support | $10,000 | |
| 1999/00 | Pikowae | Adrianne Rikihana, Vanessa Rare | Short film production investment | $71,500 | |
| 2012/13 | Pilot Mentorship Programme - joint initiative | Script to Screen | Professional development | $4,600 | |
| 2017/18 | Pilot Season & Lesly Kahn & Co Workshop - LA | Taylor Hall | Professional development | $5,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Pilot Season in LA | Shara Connolly | Professional development | $5,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Pilot Season in LA | Jarred Blakiston | Professional development | $5,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Pitcairn | Robert Edward Hayward, Roger Donaldson, Jeffrey Hayward | Script development | $12,000 | |
| 2022/23 | Pitch Fest Screen Canberra (Talent Development Grant) | Pennie Hunt | Industry support | $2,141 | |
| 2022/23 | Pitch Fest Screen Canberra (Talent Development Grant) | Rachel Fawcett, Victoria Boult | Industry support | $4,600 | |
| 2022/23 | Pitch Fest Screen Canberra (Talent Development Grant) | Jason Taylor | Industry support | $2,512 | |
| 2011/12 | Pitching Workshop - joint initiative | New Zealand Writers Guild | Professional development | $1,440 | |
| 2022/23 | Pititi (Catalyst He Kauahi) | Peach | Angela Cudd, Tajim Mohammed-Kapa | Short film production investment | $115,000 |
| 2019/20 | Placement with Madman Entertainment | Ruby Reihana Wilson | Professional development | $10,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Placement with Madman Entertainment | Olivia Shanks | Professional development | $10,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Placement with Vendetta Films Ltd. | Francesca Carney | Professional development | $7,500 | |
| 2020/21 | Placement with Vendetta Films Ltd. | Kyrah Hetaraka | Professional development | $7,500 | |
| 2019/20 | Placement/Internship with PASC | Jack Woon | Professional development | $3,500 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).