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 | Poppy - Screen Production Recovery | Robin Laing, Alex Cole-Baker, Linda Niccol | Feature film production investment | $58,018 | |
| 2020/21 | Producer Placement with Eight Productions NZ | Karen Sidney | Professional development | $12,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Producer placement with Tiki Lounge Productions | Maria Tanner | Professional development | $6,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Professional Development Programs | Equity New Zealand | Industry support | $30,500 | |
| 2020/21 | Punch - Screen Production Recovery | Robin Murphy, Catherine Fitzgerald, Welby Ings | Feature film production investment | $635,478 | |
| 2020/21 | Rangatahi Youth Development | Wesley Tapin | Professional development | $18,900 | |
| 2020/21 | Rangatahi Youth Development | Ngamoko Rota | Professional development | $18,900 | |
| 2020/21 | Returning Home | Catherine Fitzgerald, Li Tao | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Reunion | 387 Distribution | Theatrical release support | $25,500 | |
| 2020/21 | Reunion - Screen Production Recovery | Nadia Maxwell, Ainsley Gardiner, Georgina Allison Conder, Jake Mahaffy | Feature film production investment | $21,500 | |
| 2020/21 | Riven | James Wilkinson, Matt Inns | Short film post production | $7,600 | |
| 2020/21 | Roaring Meg | Emma Slade, Emily Anderton, Martha Hardy-Ward | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Rough Cuts, Market & Lab Programme | Documentary NZ Trust | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Roundabout | Thomas Coppell, Matasila Freshwater | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Rūrangi - Screen Production Recovery | Craig Gainsborough, Max Currie, Cole Meyers | Feature film production investment | $4,908 | |
| 2020/21 | Savage | Madman Entertainment | Theatrical release support | $90,300 | |
| 2020/21 | Screen ABC / Producer Skills Labs | John Davis | Professional development | $472 | |
| 2020/21 | Screen ABC / Producer Skills Labs | Phoebe Shum | Professional development | $700 | |
| 2020/21 | Screen Production and Development Association Core Funding | SPADA | Industry support | $85,000 | |
| 2020/21 | ScreenSafe policy | Screen Industry Guild of Aotearoa NZ | Professional development | $4,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).