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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009/10 | The Graduation | Dave Gibson, Matthew Saville | Script development | $15,000 | |
| 2009/10 | The Last Wish Club | Rachel Gardner, Rebecca Hobbs | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2009/10 | The Lawnmower Men of Kapu | Tainui Stephens, Libby Hakaraia | Short film production investment | $80,000 | |
| 2009/10 | The Most Fun You Can Have Dying | Alex Cole-Baker, Kirstin Marcon | Feature film production investment | $2,842,302 | |
| 2009/10 | The Orator (O Le Tulafale) | O Le Tulafale | Catherine Fitzgerald, Tusi Tamasese | Script development | $20,000 |
| 2009/10 | The Perfect Woman | Rachel Jean, Murray Keane, Fiona Samuel | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2009/10 | The Pilgrim | Catherine Juniot, David Strong | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2009/10 | The Strength of Water | Hopscotch | Theatrical release support | $24,028 | |
| 2009/10 | The True Picture | Angela Littlejohn, Kirsten Green, Dianne Taylor | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2009/10 | The True Picture | Angela Littlejohn, Kirsten Green, Dianne Taylor | Script development | $5,000 | |
| 2009/10 | The True Picture | Angela Littlejohn, Kirsten Green, Dianne Taylor | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2009/10 | The Unnatural History of the Kakapo | Scott Mouat | Feature film finishing grant | $13,510 | |
| 2009/10 | The Very Last Girl | Emerald City Blues | Nik Beachman, Michael Duignan | Script development | $15,000 |
| 2009/10 | The Vintner's Luck | Hoyts | Theatrical release support | $40,624 | |
| 2009/10 | The Weight of Elephants | Leanne Saunders, Katja Adomeit, Daniel Joseph Borgman | Script development | $5,000 | |
| 2009/10 | There Once Was an Island | Lyn Collie, Briar March, Prisca Bouchet | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2009/10 | There Were Brave Men Before Agamemnon | Michael Wrenn, Dane Giraud | Script development | $5,000 | |
| 2009/10 | This Way of Life | Cloud South Films | Theatrical release support | $2,662 | |
| 2009/10 | This Way of Life | Thomas Burstyn, Sumner Burstyn | Feature film finishing grant | $5,000 | |
| 2009/10 | Thomas Mai Workshops - joint initiative | Screen Production and Development Association | Professional development | $7,200 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).