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 | Unreal Engine Real-Time Short Film Challenge | Peter Haynes, Cheng Beng | Professional development | $50,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Unreal Engine Real-Time Short Film Challenge | Jade Jackson | Professional development | $50,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Untitled Robert Sarkies Project | Vicky Pope, Timothy White, Robert Sarkies, Fiona Samuel | Feature film production investment | $630,606 | |
| 2021/22 | Untitled Robert Sarkies Project - ( Conditional Offer - Lapsed) | Vicky Pope, Timothy White, Robert Sarkies, Fiona Samuel | Feature film production investment | ||
| 2021/22 | Untitled Ursula Williams Project | Alexander Behse, Anahera Parata, Ursula Williams | Feature film production investment | $869,779 | |
| 2021/22 | Upham - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Warrior Films Ltd, Jeff Pope, Sophie Henderson | Script development | $80,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Vessels | Thomas Coppell, Hweiling Ow, Rene Le Bas | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Vile Abjection - Seed Funding | Nahyeon Lee | Script development | $10,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Wall - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Southern Light Films, Sophie Henderson, Michelle Savill, Chelsie Preston Crayford | Series development | $80,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Warrior Chef - Interactive Development Fund | Jacob Dewse, James Bennett, Francis Jones | Devolved development | $37,357 | |
| 2021/22 | Went Up The Hill | Vicky Pope, Samantha Jennings, Kristina Ceyton, Samuel Van Grinsven, Jory Anast | Feature film production investment | $1,944,391 | |
| 2021/22 | Went Up The Hill - Conditional Offer | Vicky Pope, Samantha Jennings, Kristina Ceyton, Samuel Van Grinsven, Jory Anast | Feature film production investment | ||
| 2021/22 | What Will I Be Today? - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Pow Studios Ltd, Mari Silberstein, Victor Rodger, Steph Matuju, Renee Liang, Kyle Mewburn | Series development | $100,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Wheke Group - Boost | Reikura Kahi | Devolved development | $75,000 | |
| 2021/22 | When the Cows Come Home | Costa Botes | Feature film finishing grant | $59,905 | |
| 2021/22 | Whetu Mārama: Bright Star | Limelight Distribution | Theatrical release support | $8,313 | |
| 2021/22 | Whina | Transmission Films | Theatrical release support | $55,625 | |
| 2021/22 | Whina | Paula Whetu Jones, James Napier Robertson, Matthew Metcalfe, Tainui Stephens, James Lucas | Feature film production investment | $100,000 | |
| 2021/22 | With Love | Emma Slade | Script development | $40,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Women in Film and Television (NZ) Inc - COVID Recovery Funding | Women in Film and Television (NZ) Inc | Industry support | $86,540 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).