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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018/19 | Drunk Poetry | Desray Armstrong, Briar Grace-Smith, Victor Rodger | Series development | $10,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Let Me In | Rachel House, Morgan Waru, Cohen Holloway, Stephen Tamarapa | Series development | $4,938 | |
| 2021/22 | Rūrangi Season 2 - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Autonomouse Ltd, Maxwell Thomas Currie, Cole Jasper Meyers, Maxine Fleming, Aroha Awarau, Brair Grace-Smith | Series development | $80,000 | |
| 2018/19 | O | Donna Malane, Paula Boock, Carthew Neal | Series development | $10,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Lullabye | Laina Cheung, Albert Belz | Series development | $4,938 | |
| 2021/22 | The Ark - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | POP Film, Duncan Sarkies, Briar Grace-Smith | Series development | $80,000 | |
| 2021/22 | The Witch Doctor - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | MHM Productions, Mia Maramara | Series development | $63,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Rockburn | Hannah Marshall, David de Latour, Gareth Williams | Series development | $10,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Tappy | Tim Worrall, Lara Northcroft | Series development | $4,938 | |
| 2021/22 | The Panthers Series 2 - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Tom Hern, Halaifonua Finau | Series development | $60,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Ruatoria | Philippa Rennie, Kath Akuhata-Brown, Greg McGee, Lee Tamahori, Robin Scholes | Series development | $10,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Taumanu | Taratoa Stappard, Sharlene George, Anahera Parata, Rickylee Russell-Waipuka, Kath Akuhata-Brown | Series development | $4,938 | |
| 2021/22 | Wall - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Southern Light Films, Sophie Henderson, Michelle Savill, Chelsie Preston Crayford | Series development | $80,000 | |
| 2018/19 | The Different Girl | Philippa Campbell, Alison Maclean | Series development | $10,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Year of the Fox - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Awa Films Ltd, Becs Arahanga, Matasila Freshwater | Series development | $80,000 | |
| 2018/19 | The Harder They Fall | Matthew Saville, Gerard Johnstone, Luke Sharpe | Series development | $10,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Badjelly the Witch - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Mukpuddy Ltd, Ryan Cooper, Tim Evans, Alex Leighton | Series development | $100,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Feel Brave - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Feel Brave Productions, Avril McDonald, Martin Baynton | Series development | $100,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 2021/22 | Mau - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Tikilounge Productions, BSAG Productions, Sweetshop & Green, Sunpix Ltd, Sima Urale, Toa Fraser, Oscar Kightley | Series development | $80,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).