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 | Woodenhead | Florian Habicht | Feature film finishing grant | $13,900 | |
| 2021/22 | Workmates | Morgan Leigh Stewart, Sam Sneddon, Philippa Campbell, Curtis Vowell, Michelle Savill, Sophie Henderson | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Worst Best Friends | Bronwyn Bakker, Jackie Van Beek, Ana Scotney, Teresa Bass | Script development | $23,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Writer Internship on Rūrangi S2 | Awa Puna | Professional development | $9,818 | |
| 2021/22 | Yaya Says Nah - Seed Funding | Jordan Windsor, Angella Dravid, Tim Fletcher | Script development | $10,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Year of the Fox - Ara ki Te Puna Kairangi Premium Development Fund | Awa Films Ltd, Becs Arahanga, Matasila Freshwater | Series development | $80,000 | |
| 2021/22 | Zooblock | Luke Sharpe, Alex Clark, Tom Furniss | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Screen Industry Guild of Aotearoa Core Funding | Screen Industry Guild of Aotearoa NZ | Industry support | $65,000 | |
| 2020/21 | 2BR02B: To Be or Not to Be? - Seed Funding | Raul Sharma | Script development | $10,000 | |
| 2020/21 | 2D Love | Gemma Easton-Knight, Morgan Perry, Bridget Callow-Wright, Julia Parnell, Abigail Egden | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2020/21 | 3 x 1-day workshops in the South Island | Directors & Editors Guild NZ | Industry support | $14,160 | |
| 2020/21 | 48 Hours Film Competition | Vista Foundation 48 Hours | Professional development | $50,000 | |
| 2020/21 | A Mistake | Christine Jeffs, Matthew Metcalfe, Tom Blackwell | Script development | $50,000 | |
| 2020/21 | A Mistake | Matthew Metcalfe, Christine Jeffs | Feature film production investment | $1,926,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Advanced Storytelling with John Yorke Workshop | Nacoya Anderson | Professional development | $1,430 | |
| 2020/21 | AIDC Attendance | Toby Mills | Professional development | $409 | |
| 2020/21 | AIDC Attendance | Chelsea Winstanley | Professional development | $409 | |
| 2020/21 | AIDC Attendance | Julian Arahanga | Professional development | $409 | |
| 2020/21 | AIDC Attendance | Nicola Smith | Professional development | $409 | |
| 2020/21 | AIDC Attendance | Kim Webby | Professional development | $409 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).