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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | Mark Hunt: The Fight of His Life | Rialto Distribution | Theatrical release support | $8,735 | |
| 2021/22 | Mark Hunt: The Fight of His Life | Bettina Hollings, Peter Bell | Feature film finishing grant | $60,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Mau - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Tikilounge Productions, BSAG Productions, Sweetshop & Green, Sunpix Ltd, Sima Urale, Toa Fraser, Oscar Kightley | Series development | $80,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Maunga Cassino - Screen Production Recovery | Rob Mokoraka, Paolo Rotondo, Andrew Marshall, Luke Robinson | Short film production investment | $10,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Mighty Mary | Carthew Neal, Madeleine Sami | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Milked | Amy Taylor | Feature film finishing grant | $48,550 | |
| 2021/22 | Miranda Harcourt director’s coaching Zoom sessions | Nathan Morris | Professional development | $1,400 | |
| 2021/22 | Miss Conception Films - He Ara | Ainsley Gardiner | Devolved development | $50,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Monsoon Pictures International - Boost | Alexander Behse | Devolved development | $75,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Moonripe - Seed Funding | Nacoya Anderson | Script development | $10,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Mothers of the Revolution | Universal Pictures/387 | Theatrical release support | $5,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Mystic Series 2 & 3 - Emergency Relief Fund | Libertine Pictures Limited | Series production investment | $713,874 | |
| 2021/22 | Never.Look.Away | Matthew Metcalfe, Lucy Lawless, Tom Blackwell | Feature film production investment | $1,330,000 | |
| 2021/22 | New Zealand Cinematographers Society - COVID Recovery Funding | New Zealand Cinematographers Society | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2021/22 | New Zealand Film Festival Trust - COVID Capability Funding | New Zealand International Film Festival Trust | Industry support | $50,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Night Raiders | Rialto Distribution | Theatrical release support | $5,428 | |
| 2021/22 | Nipples to the Sky | Karl Zohrab, Richard Melman, Ondi Timoner, Matthew Metcalfe, Lucy Hayes | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Nude Tuesday | Madman Entertainment | Theatrical release support | $25,188 | |
| 2021/22 | Null | Alex Cole-Baker, Rochelle Bright, Nic Gorman | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Oberhausen Film Festival 2022 | Jamie Berry | Professional development | $4,964 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).