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 | So Lonely I Could Die | Morgan Leigh Stewart, Andrew Todd, Johnny Hall | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2023/24 | SPADA Conference Travel Grant (Talent Development Grant) | Jai Waite | Industry support | $250 | |
| 2023/24 | SPADA Conference Travel Grant (Talent Development Grant) | David Jacobs | Industry support | $250 | |
| 2023/24 | SPADA Conference Travel Grant (Talent Development Grant) | Anna Canton | Industry support | $350 | |
| 2023/24 | SPADA Conference Travel Grant (Talent Development Grant) | Rachel Fawcett | Industry support | $250 | |
| 2023/24 | SPADA Conference Travel Grant (Talent Development Grant) | Maria Tanner | Industry support | $250 | |
| 2023/24 | Story Expo McKee, Truby and Vogler (Talent Development Grant) | Allan George | Industry support | $5,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Talent Development Travel Grant – ImagiNATIVE 2023 (Talent Development Grant) | Lisa Taouma | Industry support | $5,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Tandem | Alex Reed, Pennie Hunt | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Teine Mau | Jade Jackson, Isack Hoppitt Seumanutafa, Nafanuatele Mafaufau | 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 Tohunga: Origins | Renae Maihi | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 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 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).