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 | Whaiaipo - Seed Advanced | Stephanie Cullen | Script development | $12,500 | |
| 2020/21 | Whakakitenga | Wiremu Grace, Miriam Ross | Short film post production | $9,356 | |
| 2020/21 | Whakapakari Tangata - Director Internship on Whina | Mairuia Jensen | Professional development | $10,400 | |
| 2020/21 | Whakapakari Tangata - Production Trainee on Muru | Ati Teepa | Professional development | $3,373 | |
| 2020/21 | Whakapakari Tangata - Production Trainee on Muru | Te Kaiamo Smith | Professional development | $3,373 | |
| 2020/21 | Whakapakari Tangata - Production Trainee on Muru | BJ Walker | Professional development | $3,373 | |
| 2020/21 | Whakapakari Tangata - Production Trainee on Muru | Hine o Ripo Wenga | Professional development | $3,373 | |
| 2020/21 | Whakapakari Tangata - Production Trainee on Muru | Te Haunui Tuna | Professional development | $3,373 | |
| 2020/21 | Whakapakari Tangata - Production Trainee on Muru | Tawainga Butt | Professional development | $3,373 | |
| 2020/21 | Whakapakari Tangata - Tuhoe Reo Coaching | Reikura Kahi | Professional development | $12,500 | |
| 2020/21 | When A City Rises | Gerard Smyth | Feature film finishing grant | $44,950 | |
| 2020/21 | Whina - Screen Production Recovery | Tainui Stephens, Matthew Metcalfe, James Napier Robertson, Paula Whetu Jones, James Lucas | Feature film production investment | $639,199 | |
| 2020/21 | White Mars - Seed Advanced | Nic Gorman | Script development | $12,500 | |
| 2020/21 | Women Filmmakers Incubator | DEGNZ | Industry support | $20,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Women in Film and Television New Zealand Core Funding | WIFT NZ | Industry support | $85,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Workshop | Olivia Shanks, Judah Finnigan | Short film post production | $8,698 | |
| 2020/21 | Worst Best Friends | Bronwyn Bakker, Jackie Van Beek, Teresa Bass | Script development | $17,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Wrestler - Business Development Grant | Kat Lintott | Devolved development | $25,000 | |
| 2020/21 | Write Room Programme | POP Film | Industry support | $50,000 | |
| 2019/20 | 2629 | Danny Aumua, Wilhelm Voigt | Series development | $4,938 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).