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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | Hip Hop-eration | Paula Jones, Bryn Evans, Alex Lee | Feature film production investment | $75,000 | |
| 2013/14 | Once Were Warriors: Where Are They Now? | Claire Logan, Robin Scholes, Julian Arahanga | Feature film production investment | $45,753 | |
| 2013/14 | Kim Dotcom: Caught in the Web | Alexander Behse, Annie Goldson | Feature film production investment | $818,288 | |
| 2014/15 | The Rehearsal | Bridget Ikin, Trevor Haysom, Alison Maclean, Emily Perkins | Feature film production investment | $1,710,000 | |
| 2014/15 | McLaren | Matthew Metcalfe, Fraser Brown, Roger Donaldson | Feature film production investment | $940,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Yellow is Forbidden | Pietra Brettkelly, Naomi Wallwork | Feature film production investment | $338,631 | |
| 1991/92 | Absent Without Leave | Robin Laing, John Laing, Jim Edwards, Graeme Tetley | Feature film production investment | $1,730,288 | |
| 1992/93 | Jack Be Nimble | Kelly Rogers, Jonathan Dowling, Garth Maxwell | Feature film production investment | $1,695,357 | |
| 1996/97 | What Becomes of the Broken Hearted | Bill Gavin, Ian Mune, Alan Duff | Feature film production investment | $60,000 | |
| 1997/98 | Punitive Damage | Annie Goldson | Feature film production investment | $435,791 | |
| 2018/19 | Poppy | Linda Niccol, Susan Parker | Feature film production investment | $1,250,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Whina | Matthew Metcalfe, Tainui Stephens, James Napier Robertson, Paula Whetu Jones | Feature film production investment | $2,500,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Night Raiders - Screen Production Recovery | Ainsley Gardiner, Danis Goulet | Feature film production investment | $45,056 | |
| 2020/21 | The Final Throw - Screen Production Recovery | Leanne Pooley, Briar March | Feature film production investment | $146,189 | |
| 2020/21 | The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck - Screen Production Recovery | Nathan Price, Matthew Metcalfe, Mark Foster, Tom Blackwell | Feature film production investment | $65,426 | |
| 2005/06 | We're Here to Help | Be Very Afraid | Jonothan Cullinane, John Barnett, Paul Davis | Feature film production investment | $1,900,000 |
| 2021/22 | Gloriavale | Fergus Grady, Noel Smyth | Feature film production investment | $317,125 | |
| 2007/08 | Second-Hand Wedding | Garage Sale | Paul Murphy, Linda Niccol, Nick Ward, Nigel Stanford | Feature film production investment | $714,450 |
| 2021/22 | Alien Weaponry: The Film | Nigel McCulloch, Kent Belcher, Ryan Hutchings | Feature film production investment | $588,185 | |
| Te Motu (Extended Screen Production Recovery Fund) | Morgan Waru, Polly Fryer, Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, Maddie Dai | Feature film production investment | $82,863 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).