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 | The Harder They Fall | Matthew Saville, Gerard Johnstone, Luke Sharpe | Series development | $10,000 | |
| 2018/19 | The Heart Dances - The Journey of The Piano: The Ballet | Rialto | Theatrical release support | $33,758 | |
| 2018/19 | The Justice of Bunny King | Emma Slade, Sophie Henderson, Gaysorn Thavat | Feature film production investment | $1,840,000 | |
| 2018/19 | The Legend of Baron T'oa | The Educator, Rumble in the Sac | John Argall, Kiel McNaughton, Kerry Warkia | Feature film production investment | $1,858,402 |
| 2018/19 | The Legend of Baron T'oa | The Educator, Rumble in the Sac | Kerry Warkia, Kiel McNaughton, John Argall | Script development | $60,000 |
| 2018/19 | The Letter (Seed Advanced Funding) | Justin Harwood | Script development | $12,500 | |
| 2018/19 | The Long Ride | Steve Sachs, Paula Jones, Frances Edmond | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2018/19 | The Meek | Gillian Ashurst, Catherine Fitzgerald, Nadia Maxwell | Short film production investment | $100,000 | |
| 2018/19 | The Moon is Upside Down | Going, Going. aka Hawk Mountain | Ainsley Gardiner, Loren Taylor, Georgina Allison Conder | Feature film production investment | $1,250,000 |
| 2018/19 | The Rail Trail | Fiona Copland, William Brandt | Script development | $24,600 | |
| 2018/19 | The Rapture | Emma Slade, Tim van Dammen | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2018/19 | The Ugliest Woman in the World | Sue Thompson, Kath Akuhata-Brown | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2018/19 | TiFF 2018 | Johnny Lyon | Festival travel | $3,120 | |
| 2018/19 | TiFF 2018 | Lucy Suess | Festival travel | $3,120 | |
| 2018/19 | Titans of Aotearoa (T.O.A.) - Interactive Development Fund | Rio Hemopo-Hunuki, Kristy J Mayes | Devolved development | $20,000 | |
| 2018/19 | To Live Māori | Natasha Moana Sinclair, Fiona Apanui-Kupenga, Gaylene Preston | Script development | $10,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Toa`ipuapuagā Strength in Suffering | Vea Mafile'o | Short film post production | $8,886 | |
| 2018/19 | Top of the South - Screenwriting Seminar | Justin Eade | Professional development | $2,500 | |
| 2018/19 | Top of the South Film Society Incorporated | Top of the South | Industry support | $5,500 | |
| 2018/19 | Topping Out | Michael Bennett, Kerry Fox, Juliet Dowling | Short film production investment | $100,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).