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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013/14 | What We Do in the Shadows | Two Canoes | Theatrical release support | $62,500 | |
| 2022/23 | What Did You Say to Me?! - Seed Funding | Ying Ly | Devolved development | $10,000 | |
| 1996/97 | What Becomes of the Broken Hearted | Bill Gavin, Ian Mune, Alan Duff | Feature film production investment | $60,000 | |
| 1997/98 | What Becomes of the Broken Hearted | Bill Gavin, Ian Mune, Alan Duff | Feature film production investment | $1,000,000 | |
| 1996/97 | What Becomes of the Broken Hearted | Bill Gavin, Ian Mune, Alan Duff | Script development | $15,000 | |
| 2000/01 | Whale Rider | John Barnett, Tim Sanders, Frank Hubner, Niki Caro | Feature film production investment | $593,000 | |
| 2000/01 | Whale Rider | John Barnett, Tim Sanders, Frank Hubner, Niki Caro, Witi Ihimaera | Script development | $50,000 | |
| 2000/01 | Whale Rider | John Barnett, Tim Sanders, Frank Hubner, Niki Caro, Witi Ihimaera | Script development | $15,000 | |
| 1993/94 | Whale Rider | John Barnett, Tim Sanders, Frank Hubner, Niki Caro, Witi Ihimaera | Script development | $28,300 | |
| 2016/17 | Whale Harvesters | Vincent Burke, Kim Webby | Script development | $10,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Whale Harvesters | Kim Webby, Mike Jonathan, Vincent Burke | Script development | $10,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Whale Harvesters | Vincent Burke, Kim Webby, Mike Jonathan | Script development | $10,000 | |
| 2011/12 | Whakatiki | Melissa Dodds, Louise Leitch, Bernadette Murphy | Short film post production | $25,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Whakapakari Tangata - Tuhoe Reo Coaching | Reikura Kahi | Professional development | $12,500 | |
| 2020/21 | Whakapakari Tangata - Production Trainee on Muru | Ati Teepa | Professional development | $3,373 | |
| 2020/21 | Whakapakari Tangata - Production Trainee on Muru | Te Kaiamo Smith | Professional development | $3,373 | |
| 2020/21 | Whakapakari Tangata - Production Trainee on Muru | BJ Walker | Professional development | $3,373 | |
| 2020/21 | Whakapakari Tangata - Production Trainee on Muru | Hine o Ripo Wenga | Professional development | $3,373 | |
| 2020/21 | Whakapakari Tangata - Production Trainee on Muru | Te Haunui Tuna | Professional development | $3,373 | |
| 2020/21 | Whakapakari Tangata - Production Trainee on Muru | Tawainga Butt | Professional development | $3,373 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).