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 | The Mountain | Morgan Waru, Carthew Neal, Rachel House, Tom Furniss | Script development | $10,000 | |
| 2020/21 | The Mountain | Morgan Waru, Carthew Neal, Rachel House, Tom Furniss | Feature film production investment | $1,915,000 | |
| 2020/21 | The Mountain | Morgan Waru, Carthew Neal, Rachel House, Tom Furniss | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2020/21 | The Mountain - Screen Production Recovery | Morgan Waru, Carthew Neal, Rachel House, Tom Furniss | Feature film production investment | $219,865 | |
| 2020/21 | The Pinkies Are Back | Rialto Distribution | Theatrical release support | $8,439 | |
| 2020/21 | The Pinkies Are Back | Lisa Burd | Feature film finishing grant | $60,000 | |
| 2020/21 | The Pride of Aotearoa - 50 years of Gay Pride in NZ | Nicola Smith, Ramon Te Wake | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2020/21 | The Rider | Mia Marama Henry-Teirney, Awanui Simich-Pene, Heperi Mita | Short film production investment | $100,000 | |
| 2020/21 | The Salamander Lives Twice - ( Conditional Offer - Lapsed) | Emma Slade, Kate Holly, Ant Timpson, Toby Harvard | Feature film production investment | ||
| 2020/21 | The Salamander Lives Twice - Screen Production Recovery | Emma Slade, Katie Holly, Ant Timpson, Toby Harvard | Feature film production investment | $81,600 | |
| 2020/21 | The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck - Screen Production Recovery | Nathan Price, Matthew Metcalfe, Mark Foster, Tom Blackwell | Feature film production investment | $65,426 | |
| 2020/21 | The Swifty - (Conditional Offer - Lapsed) | Jill Macnab, Sarah Cook, Michael Duignan | Feature film production investment | ||
| 2020/21 | The Swifty - Screen Production Recovery | Jill Macnab, Sarah Cook, Michael Duignan | Feature film production investment | $92,810 | |
| 2020/21 | The Unloving - Screen Production Recovery | Graeme Maley, Barbara McKissack, Bob Last, Victoria Dabbs | Feature film production investment | $98,952 | |
| 2020/21 | This Town | Madman Entertainment | Theatrical release support | $166,618 | |
| 2020/21 | Time Critical Festival Support | Wairoa Maori Film Festival | Industry support | $25,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Time Critical Festival Support | Maoriland Film Festival | Industry support | $15,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Time Critical Organisational Support | Equity New Zealand | Industry support | $42,500 | |
| 2020/21 | Tohea – Rangatahi Training | Lara Northcroft, Velvet Stone Media | Professional development | $19,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Toi Tu Toi Ora: Visual Sovereignty | Desray Armstrong, Chelsea Winstanley | Script development | $20,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).