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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | Caterpillar | Georgina Conder, Andrew Marshall, Chelsie Preston Crayford | Feature film production investment | $1,707,602 | |
| 2024/25 | I Am Dali | Erica Cassidy | Script development | $21,500 | |
| 2024/25 | POP | Tim Hamilton, Cathasaigh Ó Fiannachta, Katie Parkinson, John McKay, Trenton Colbert | Feature film finishing grant | $60,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Refuge | Craig Gainsborough-Waring, Arlo Green, Max Currie | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Running Barefoot | Olivia Shanks, Philippa Campbell, Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu | Script development | $15,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Scattergun: After the Death of Ruaumoko | Sophie Henderson, Ana Scotney | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Seen | Hsuan Huang, Logan Marshall, Mario Iscovich | Feature film finishing grant | $60,000 | |
| 2024/25 | Sunflower | Cliff Curtis, Tim Worrall | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2024/25 | The Frogman | Matthew Saville | Script development | $25,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Sharlene George, Witi Ihimaera, Robin Scholes, Peter Burger, Paula Whetu-Jones | Script development | $16,000 | ||
| 2023/24 | Caterpillar | Georgina Conder, Andrew Marshall, Chelsie Preston Crayford | Feature film production investment | $1,707,602 | |
| 2023/24 | Director Internship on Pike (On the Job Development) | Ella Gilbert | Industry support | $10,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Pacific Island Screen Artists Inc. (Industry Development Funding - Strategic Training Fund) | 25000 | Industry support | $25,000 | |
| 2023/24 | Producer Mentorship (On the Job Development) | Craig Gainsborough with Tony Ayres | Industry support | $16,000 | |
| 2023/24 | SPADA Conference Travel Grant (Talent Development Grant) | Sara Chen | Industry support | $250 | |
| 2023/24 | 37 Degrees South Film Market & MIFF 2023 (Talent Development Grant) | Tom Levesque | Industry support | $2,640 | |
| 2023/24 | 48 Hours (Talent Development Grant) | Industry support | $75,000 | ||
| 2023/24 | 787 Media (He Ara Development Fund) | Mia Tierney-Henry | Devolved development | $50,000 | |
| 2023/24 | A Wave in the Ocean 2 Deep Dive | Industry support | $600,000 | ||
| 2023/24 | AGBO & Slamdance Slam Script Workshop (Talent Development Grant) | Linda Niccol | Industry support | $5,000 |
*Asterisk indicates amount has been fully repaid (in the case of development loans) or fully recouped (in the case of production investment).