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 | We Are Still Here | Cook Ngā Pouwhenua Anthology Film | Mia Henry-Teirney, Mitchell Stanley, Toni Stowers, Renae Maihi, Tim Worrall, Richard Curtis, Elise Francis, Chantelle Burgoyne, Tiraroa Deb Reweti, Miki Magasiva, Mario Gaoa | Feature film production investment | $680,000 |
| 2018/19 | We Will Not Cease (Seed Advanced Funding) | Christopher Dudman | Script development | $12,500 | |
| 2018/19 | When We Were Kids | Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, Sarah Cook | Short film production investment | $100,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Whetū Mārama – Bright Star | Legend - Te Tautōhito i te Moana, The Navigator | Aileen O'Sullivan, Toby Mills | Feature film production investment | $499,931 |
| 2018/19 | Women in Film and Television NZ | WIFT NZ | Industry support | $25,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Women in Film and Television NZ Core Support | WIFT NZ | Industry support | $85,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Working with Actors workshop | Sasha Rainbow | Professional development | $1,940 | |
| 2018/19 | Writers Mentorship with Jessica Hinds (NYC) | Sarah Grohnert | Professional development | $4,320 | |
| 2018/19 | Yellow is Forbidden | Madman | Theatrical release support | $6,285 | |
| 2018/19 | Yellow Roses (Aho Short) | Paula Whetu Jones | Short film production investment | $10,000 | |
| 2018/19 | Zahra Lari (Working title) | Niamh Peren | Script development | $12,500 | |
| 2017/18 | 37 Degrees South Market - Melbourne International Film Festival | Hamish Mortland | Producer travel | $2,500 | |
| 2017/18 | 37 Degrees South Market - Melbourne International Film Festival | Kerry Warkia | Producer travel | $2,500 | |
| 2017/18 | 37 Degrees South Market - Melbourne International Film Festival | Rhys Cain | Producer travel | $1,250 | |
| 2017/18 | 37 Degrees South Market - Melbourne International Film Festival | Scott Boswell | Producer travel | $1,250 | |
| 2017/18 | 37 Degrees South Market - Melbourne International Film Festival | Casey Zilbert | Producer travel | $2,000 | |
| 2017/18 | 37 Degrees South Market - Melbourne International Film Festival | Alex Clark | Producer travel | $2,500 | |
| 2017/18 | 37 Degrees South Market - Melbourne International Film Festival | Andrew Beattie | Producer travel | $2,500 | |
| 2017/18 | 37 Degrees South Market - Melbourne International Film Festival | Hineani Melbourne | Producer travel | $2,500 | |
| 2017/18 | 37 Degrees South Market - Melbourne International Film Festival | Mhairead Connor | Producer travel | $2,500 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).