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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019/20 | MIFF 37°South Market 2019 | William McKegg | Producer travel | $2,500 | |
| 2019/20 | Millie Lies Low | Desray Armstrong, Angela Littlejohn, Michelle Savill, Eli Kent | Feature film production investment | $910,633 | |
| 2019/20 | Miracle | Ngaire Fuata, Brian Holland, Paul Oremland, Dianna Fuemana | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Morgan Waru - Boost Up Grant | Morgan Waru | Devolved development | $25,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Mosley | Rialto Distribution | Theatrical release support | $47,050 | |
| 2019/20 | Multinesia Productions - He Ara | Karin Williams, Jeremiah Tauamiti, Hanelle Harris | Devolved development | $50,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Mum, I'm Alien Pregnant (Seed Funding) | Jordan Windsor | Script development | $10,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Murder Club | Morgan Waru, Michelle Savill, Sophie Henderson | Script development | $24,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Muru | Reikura Kahi, Tearepa Kahi | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Muru - He Pounamu Te Reo Māori Feature Film Initiative | Raid | Tearepa Kahi, Reikura Kahi, Selina Joe, Richard Fletcher, Timothy White, Cliff Curtis, Tama Iti | Feature film production investment | $2,500,000 |
| 2019/20 | New Beauty | Michelle Turner, Bob Moore, Nick Ward | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2019/20 | New Zealand International Film Festival | New Zealand International Film Festival Trust | Industry support | $130,000 | |
| 2019/20 | New Zealand Ninja (Seed Funding) | Brian Challis | Script development | $10,000 | |
| 2019/20 | New Zealand Writers Guild Core Funding | NZWG | Industry support | $85,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Ngā Aho Whakaari | Nga Aho Whakaari | Industry support | $50,600 | |
| 2019/20 | Ngā Aho Whakaari Core Funding | Nga Aho Whakaari | Industry support | $85,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Ngā Pakiaka Internships | Māoriland Charitable Trust | Professional development | $50,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Ngā Pouwhenua Joint Indigenous Intiative | Chantelle Burgoyne, Renae Maihi, Mario Gaoa, Miki Magasiva, Richard Curtis, Tim Worrall, Miaa-Marama Henry-Teirney, Mitchell Stanley, Toni Stowers, Tiraroa Deb Reweti | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Ngā Pouwhenua Joint Indigenous Intiative | Miaa-Marama Henry-Teirney, Mitchell Stanley, Toni Stowers, Chantelle Burgoyne, Renae Maihi, Mario Gaoa, Miki Magasiva, Richard Curtis, Tim Worrall | Feature film production investment | $100,000 | |
| 2019/20 | Nicole van Heerden - Boost Up Grant | Nicole van Heerden | Devolved development | $25,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).