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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | Awhi and Alize | Dana Leaming | Script development | $30,000 | |
| 2025/26 | Black Sheeps | Jonathan King, Matthew Grainger, James Partridge, Rosie Howells | Feature film production investment | $728,921 | |
| 2025/26 | Come As You Are | Sam Te Kani | Script development | $30,000 | |
| 2025/26 | Daisy Chain | Shoshana McCallum, Aidee Walker, Jill McNabb, Aumua Vaega | Script development | $29,942 | |
| 2025/26 | Don Te Haute | Kirk Torrance, Ang Cudd | Script development | $90,000 | |
| 2025/26 | Honey Kaha | Te Waiarangi Ratana | Script development | $30,000 | |
| 2025/26 | Knights of Chalacyn | Jack Nicols, Emma Mortimer | Documentary Development | $30,000 | |
| 2025/26 | Larum | Lilian Sumner | Script development | $27,500 | |
| 2025/26 | Leilani | Damon Fepulea'i | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2025/26 | Life in the Ghost House | Emma Slade, Victoria Hill, Mark Bellamy | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2025/26 | Mū | Sharlene George, Morgan Leigh Stewart, Stephen Kang, Miria George | Script development | $35,000 | |
| 2025/26 | NZ Ninja | Brian Challis, Orlando Stewart | Script development | $51,500 | |
| 2025/26 | Redemption Songs | Nathan Morris | Script development | $25,900 | |
| 2025/26 | Silhoutte | Pietra Brettkelly | Documentary Development | $70,886 | |
| 2025/26 | Sons of Samoa | Jeremiah Taumati, Karin Williams, Sharlene George | Script development | $50,000 | |
| 2025/26 | Sons of Samoa - SHORT | Jeremiah Taumati, Karin Williams, Sharlene George | Script development | $60,000 | |
| 2025/26 | Spinners | Anthony McCarten, Emma Slade, Su Armstrong, Brian Rosen, John Sheedy, Claire Dobbin | Script development | $35,000 | |
| 2025/26 | The Factory | Anapela Polata'viao, Vela Manusaute, Stacey Leilua, William McKegg | Script development | $35,000 | |
| 2025/26 | Toi Tū Toi Ora: Visual Sovereignty | Chelsea Winstanley, Desray Armstrong | Feature film finishing grant | $60,000 | |
| 2025/26 | Treading Water | Kerry Warkia, Kiel McNaughton, Rob Hewitt | Script development | $35,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).