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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006/07 | Whenua Films - POF | AIO Films Ltd | Ainsley Gardiner, Cliff Curtis | Devolved development | $50,000 |
| 2004/05 | Whenua Films - POF | AIO Films Ltd | Ainsley Gardiner, Cliff Curtis | Devolved development | $100,000 |
| 2018/19 | When We Were Kids | Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, Sarah Cook | Short film production investment | $100,000 | |
| 2022/23 | When the Cows Come Home (Domestic Theatrical Distribution Grant) | Vendetta Films | Theatrical release support | $20,612 | |
| 2021/22 | When the Cows Come Home | Costa Botes | Feature film finishing grant | $59,905 | |
| 1995/96 | When Love Comes | Jonathan Dowling, Michele Fantl, Garth Maxwell, Rex Pilgrim | Script development | $12,500 | |
| 1995/96 | When Love Comes | Jonathan Dowling, Michele Fantl, Garth Maxwell, Rex Pilgrim | Script development | $12,500 | |
| 1997/98 | When Love Comes | Jonathan Dowling, Michele Fantl, Garth Maxwell, Rex Pilgrim | Feature film production investment | $1,000,000 | |
| 1989/90 | When A Warrior Dies | Waka Attewell, Mike Hardcastle, Martyn Sanderson | Short film production investment | $90,000 | |
| 2020/21 | When A City Rises | Gerard Smyth | Feature film finishing grant | $44,950 | |
| 2010/11 | When A City Falls | Untitled Gerard Smyth CCH Earthquake Doco | Alice Shannon, Gerard Smyth | Script development | $5,000 |
| 2011/12 | When A City Falls | Untitled Gerard Smyth CCH Earthquake Doco | Gerard Smyth, Alice Shannon | Feature film production investment | $211,000 |
| 2010/11 | When A City Falls | Untitled Gerard Smyth CCH Earthquake Doco | Gerard Smyth, Alice Shannon | Feature film production investment | $65,000 |
| 2022/23 | Wheke Group/Jawbone Pictures - Boost Grant | Reikura Kahi | Devolved development | $75,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Wheke Group - Boost Loan and Grant | Reikura Kahi, Whetu Fala, Tearepa Kahi, Kelly Rogers, Selina Joe | Devolved development | $100,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Wheke Group - Boost grant | Tearepa Kahi, Reikura Kahi, Kelly Rogers, Selina Joe | Devolved development | $59,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Wheke Group - Boost | Reikura Kahi | Devolved development | $75,000 | |
| 2014/15 | What Would Branson Do? | Branson | David Brechin-Smith, Mike Kelland, Slavko Martinov | Script development | $15,000 |
| 2021/22 | What Will I Be Today? - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Pow Studios Ltd, Mari Silberstein, Victor Rodger, Steph Matuju, Renee Liang, Kyle Mewburn | Series development | $100,000 | |
| 2013/14 | What We Do in the Shadows | Two Canoes | Theatrical release support | $62,500 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).