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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008/09 | Wild Pork and Watercress | Land of Tears, Wild Pork and Puha | Charlie McClellan, Paul Murphy, Taika Waititi | Script development | $20,000 |
| 2008/09 | The Lazy Boys | Michael Wrenn, Brendan Donovan, Carl Shuker, Matt Noonan | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2009/10 | Binger Film Lab | Wiremu Grace | Professional development | $20,000 | |
| 2014/15 | Puawai's Flowers | Miria George, Aaron Watson, Hone Kouka | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Pacific Islanders in Film and Television | Pacific Islanders in Film and Television | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2017/18 | Are You Kidding | Kate Prior, Nikki Castle | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Titans of Aotearoa (T.O.A.) - Interactive Development Fund | Rio Hemopo-Hunuki, Kristy J Mayes | Devolved development | $20,000 | |
| 2008/09 | New Zealand Film & Video Technicians Guild | NZF&VTG | New Zealand Film & Video Technicians Guild | Industry support | $20,000 |
| 2009/10 | The Cook | Robin Laing, Charlie McClellan, Alan Sharp | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2010/11 | Binger Film Lab | Pietra Brettkelly | Professional development | $20,000 | |
| 2012/13 | The Dark Horse | Genesis | Tom Hern, Jim Marbrook, James Napier Robertson | Script development | $20,000 |
| 2013/14 | Wairoa Maori Film Festival | Wairoa Maori Film Festival Society Inc | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2014/15 | The Conductor | Karl Zohrab, James Napier Robertson | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2012/13 | Beyond the Known World | Kristian Eek, Matthew Horrocks, Pan Nalin, Dianne Taylor | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2016/17 | Screenies Children's International Film Festival Funding 2016/17 | Screenies Children's International Film Festival | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2003/04 | Pania Of The Reef | Pania | James Wallace, Virginia Heath, Peter Day | Script development | $20,000 |
| 2007/08 | The Matriarch | Paora Maxwell, Witi Ihimaera | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2011/12 | Ergotism | Andrew Beattie, Jonathan Dowling, Jon Staton, Stefan Rochfort, Sue Thompson | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Being Chloe | Letisha Tate-Dunning, Mark McNeill, Philippa Campbell, Charlotte Evans | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2011/12 | The Ballad of Helen and the Go-Go Ninjas | Michael Bennett | Script development | $20,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).