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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002/03 | Somewhere Up North | Leanne Saunders, Peter Tait | Script development | $7,500 | |
| 2002/03 | Spinners | Finola Dwyer, David Parfitt, Anthony McCarten | Script development | $15,000 | |
| 2002/03 | Spooked | Merata Mita, Don Reynolds, Geoff Murphy | Feature film production investment | $2,200,000 | |
| 2002/03 | Stark | Freda | Philippa Campbell, Virginia Pitts | Script development | $12,000 |
| 2002/03 | Sundance Film Festival - Rangimarie | Puka Moeau | Festival travel | $2,500 | |
| 2002/03 | Sundance Film Festival - Whale Rider | Rawiri Paratene | Festival travel | $2,000 | |
| 2002/03 | Surprising New Zealand | Juliette Veber, Harry Sinclair, Fiona Copland, Nik Powell | Script development | $82,500 | |
| 2002/03 | Taking Possession | Angela Littlejohn, Brendan Donovan, Bridget Sutherland | Script development | $7,500 | |
| 2002/03 | Te Tokelau | Peter Barker, Paul Maunder, Manea Pasilio | Script development | $5,000 | |
| 2002/03 | The Bellbird | Fiona Copland, Stephen Sinclair | Script development | $10,000 | |
| 2002/03 | The Cloud Forest | Norman Elder, Waka Attewell, Scott Cooksley | Script development | $15,000 | |
| 2002/03 | The Face Maker | Alan Brash, Stuart Hoar | Script development | $4,000 | |
| 2002/03 | The Ferryman | The Turk | Matthew Metcalfe, Jesse Warn | Script development | $10,000 |
| 2002/03 | The Little Things | Catherine Fitzgerald, Reina Webster | Short film production investment | $70,000 | |
| 2002/03 | The Locals | Steve Sachs, Greg Page | Feature film production investment | $52,800 | |
| 2002/03 | The Magnificent Magic Fingers | Barrie Osborne, Robert Sarkies, Duncan Sarkies | Script development | $79,700 | |
| 2002/03 | The Shag Incident | John Gilbert, Mike Smith, Stephanie Johnson | Script development | $5,000 | |
| 2002/03 | The Spirit Keeper | Sue Rogers, Jason Stutter, Costa Botes | Script development | $10,000 | |
| 2002/03 | The Strength of Water | Fiona Copland, Armagan Ballantyne, Briar Grace-Smith | Script development | $65,600 | |
| 2002/03 | The Strength of Water | Fiona Copland, Armagan Ballantyne, Briar Grace-Smith | Script development | $30,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).