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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | The Blood Moon | Sharlene George, Rickylee Russell-Waipuka, Mark Albiston | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2023/24 | The Cow and the Canary Reading Cosmic Anatomy | Gaylene Barnes | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2023/24 | The Cow and the Canary Reading Cosmic Anatomy | Gaylene Barnes | Script development | $20,000 | |
| 2023/24 | The Documentary New Zealand Trust (Industry Development Funding - Strategic Training Fund) | The Documentary New Zealand Trust | Industry support | $40,000 | |
| 2023/24 | The First Horse | Mia Tierney-Henry | Short film production investment | $5,000 | |
| 2023/24 | The Gate | Stacey Lee, Alex Behse, Jane Robertson | Feature film production investment | $990,358 | |
| 2023/24 | The Resort | Sophie Henderson, Curtis Vowell | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2023/24 | The Resort | Curtis Vowell, Sophie Henderson | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2023/24 | The Salamander Lives Twice | Emma Slade, Victoria Dabbs, Roxi Bull, Sushant Desai, Michelle Morris (CAN), Andy Starke (UK), Toby Harvard, Ant Timpson | Script development | $30,000 | |
| 2023/24 | The Tohunga: Origins | Renae Maihi | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2023/24 | The Untitled PBK and JP Project | Firefly Films | Feature film production investment | $800,000 | |
| 2023/24 | The Untitled PBK and JP Project | Pietra Brettkelly, Justin Pemberton, Emma Slade, Victoria Dabbs, Roxi Bull, Cynthia Wade | Feature film production investment | $800,000 | |
| 2023/24 | The Untitled VM and GF Documentary | Vea Mafile'o, Gavin Fitzgerald, Emma Slade, Micah Winiata, Roxi Bull (NZ), Victoria Barrell (UK) | Feature film production investment | $800,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Tuakana-Teina: Madman/Piki Films Internship | Tirakahurangi Leef, Olivia McIvor | Professional development | $6,240 | |
| 2023/24 | Weathered Bones | Catherine Fitzgerald, Gillian Ashurst, Michele Powles | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Went up the Hill (Extended Screen Production Recovery Fund | Vicky Pope, Samanatha Jennings, Kristina Ceyton, Samuel Van Grinsven, Jory Anast | Feature film production investment | $34,077 | |
| 2023/24 | Where The River Runs | Morgan Leigh Stewart, Jodie Hillock | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2023/24 | WIFT NZ/Canada Co-production Summit (Talent Development Grant) | Industry support | $20,000 | ||
| 2023/24 | Womb (Extended Screen Production Recovery Fund) | Mama | Short film production investment | $6,707 | |
| 2023/24 | Women in Film and Television Inc (Core Funding) | Women in Film and Television Inc | Industry support | $85,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).