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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020/21 | Moth to a Flame | James Heyward, Grant Bradley, Michelle Savill, Gaylene Preston | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Mothers of the Revolution - Screen Production Recovery | Matthew Metcalfe, Leela Menon, Briar March | Feature film production investment | $442,474 | |
| 2020/21 | Muru - Screen Production Recovery | Reikura Kahi, Cliff Curtis, Selina Joe, Richard Fletcher, Tim White, Tearepa Kahi | Feature film production investment | $683,315 | |
| 2020/21 | Mystic - Screen Production Recovery | Richard Fletcher, Trevor Haysom, Carmen Leonard, Peter Salmon, Aidee Walker, Michael Hurst, Beth Chalmers, Amy Shindler, Sam Shore, Stacy Gregg | Series production investment | $917,309 | |
| 2020/21 | Mystic Series 2 & 3 (Te Puna Kairangi Premium Fund) | Richard Fletcher, Simon Crawford-Collins, Carmen J Leonard | Series production investment | $823,222 | |
| 2020/21 | Mystic Series 2 & 3 - Screen Production Recovery | David Stubbs, Richard Fletcher, Aidee Walker, Caroline Bell-Booth, Laurence Walker, Beth Chalmers, Amy Shindler, Sam Shore, Briar Grace-Smith, Hamish Bennett | Series production investment | $67,450 | |
| 2020/21 | Navratri AKA Nine Nights - The Black List New Zealand Project | Shuchi Kothari | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2020/21 | New Zealand Film Festival Trust - COVID Capability Funding | New Zealand Film Festival Trust | Industry support | $200,000 | |
| 2020/21 | New Zealand International Film Festival | NZIFF | Industry support | $90,000 | |
| 2020/21 | New Zealand Writers Guild Core Funding | NZWG | Industry support | $85,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Ngā Aho Shorts 2018 - Screen Production Recovery | Angela Cudd, Maruia Jensen, Tajim Mohammed Kapa | Short film production investment | $13,400 | |
| 2020/21 | Ngā Pouwhenua - Screen Production Recovery | Miaa-Marama Henry-Teirney, Toni Stowers, Mitchell Stanley, Renae Maihi, Chantelle Burgoyne, Tim Worrall, Richard Curtis, Miki Magasiva, Tiaroa Reweti, Mario Gaoa | Feature film production investment | $191,491 | |
| 2020/21 | Night Raiders - Screen Production Recovery | Ainsley Gardiner, Danis Goulet | Feature film production investment | $45,056 | |
| 2020/21 | No Laughing in the Faculty - Screen Production Recovery | Todd Karehana, Camilla Karehana, Jessica Hansell | Short film production investment | $27,010 | |
| 2020/21 | Not this Time - Seed Funding | Sinead Lau | Script development | $10,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Nude Tuesday - Screen Production Recovery | Emma Slade, Virginia Whitwell, Nick Batzias, Armagan Ballantyne, Jackie Van Beek | Feature film production investment | $384,459 | |
| 2020/21 | Online Mentorship Masterclass | Yvette Parsons | Professional development | $270 | |
| 2020/21 | Online Mentorship Masterclass | Stella Reid | Professional development | $270 | |
| 2020/21 | Online Mentorship Masterclass | Rosie Howells | Professional development | $270 | |
| 2020/21 | Online Mentorship Masterclass | Holly Shervey | Professional development | $270 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).