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1118 decisions found.

Testify

$6,195,206
Funding type:
Scripted
Production company:
WARNER BROS. INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION PRODUCTION NEW ZEALAND
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Funding Subtype:
Scripted
Genre:
Drama
Episodes & Duration:
6x45 mins
Primary Platform:
TVNZ 2
Date:
Jul 2022
Synopsis:
A charismatic young pastor forms an unlikely alliance with a queer podcaster to challenge his father’s mega-church, with explosive results.

Badjelly

$800,000
Funding type:
Scripted
Production company:
Badjelly NZ
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Funding Subtype:
Scripted
Genre:
Drama
Episodes & Duration:
13x22 mins
Primary Platform:
TVNZ 2
Date:
Jul 2022
Synopsis:
When siblings Tim and Rose enter the nearby woods in search of their beloved cow Lucy, they must confront a force terrorising the valley, known as Badjelly.

7 Days 2023

$1,006,725
Funding type:
Scripted
Production company:
DISCOVERY NZ
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Funding Subtype:
Scripted
Genre:
Comedy
Episodes & Duration:
20x44 mins
Primary Platform:
THREE
Date:
Jul 2022
Synopsis:
7 Days will be back on Three in 2023, pitting top comedians against the week’s news and each other.

After The Party

$800,000
Funding type:
Scripted
Production company:
After The Party Productions Ltd
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Funding Subtype:
Scripted
Genre:
Drama
Episodes & Duration:
6x43 mins
Primary Platform:
TVNZ 1
Date:
Jul 2022
Synopsis:
Penny’s world implodes when she accuses her husband of a sex crime, and nobody believes her. Five years later, she must decide what’s more important...

Dark City: The Cleaner

$795,318
Funding type:
Scripted
Production company:
Dark City Limited
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Funding Subtype:
Scripted
Genre:
Drama
Episodes & Duration:
6x50 mins
Primary Platform:
Sky Open
Date:
Jul 2022
Synopsis:
Joe Middleton is the cleaner at Christchurch’s Central Police Station. Everyone thinks Joe is not very smart. The Police are looking for a serial killer who...

Creamerie 2

$800,000
Funding type:
Scripted
Production company:
Creamerie Limited
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Funding Subtype:
Scripted
Genre:
Comedy
Episodes & Duration:
6x22 mins
Primary Platform:
TVNZ 2
Date:
Jul 2022
Synopsis:
Team Creamerie flees Hiro Valley and sets off on an epic road trip to save male survivors, bring Lane to justice and uncover the truth about the pandemic.

Raised By Refugees 2

$1,371,655
Funding type:
Scripted
Production company:
KEVIN & CONTENT
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Funding Subtype:
Scripted
Genre:
Comedy
Episodes & Duration:
6x22 mins
Primary Platform:
Sky Open
Date:
Jul 2022
Synopsis:
When a 14-year-old Pax is presented with the alcohol-fuelled adventures high school has to offer, he is confronted with a choice; dive into the adventure, or...

Madam

$800,000
Funding type:
Scripted
Production company:
Empowered Productions
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Funding Subtype:
Creation Scripted
Genre:
Comedy
Episodes & Duration:
10x22 mins
Primary Platform:
THREE
Date:
Jul 2022
Synopsis:
An all-American Mom finds herself divorced, unemployed and pregnant in small-town New Zealand and starts an ethical brothel to survive.

Educators 3

$1,010,847
Funding type:
Scripted
Production company:
South Pacific Pictures
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Funding Subtype:
Scripted
Genre:
Comedy
Episodes & Duration:
6x22 mins
Primary Platform:
TVNZ+
Date:
Dec 2021
Synopsis:
A third season of improvised comedy set in a secondary school among a dysfunctional and childish group of teachers.

Not Even

$1,208,000
Funding type:
Scripted
Production company:
Miss Conception Films
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Funding Subtype:
Scripted
Genre:
Comedy
Episodes & Duration:
6x23 mins
Primary Platform:
Sky Open
Date:
Dec 2021
Synopsis:
Five young friends and flatmates grapple with what it means to be Māori in the 2020s.

Rurangi 2

$2,061,892
Funding type:
Scripted
Production company:
Autonomouse
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Funding Subtype:
Scripted
Genre:
Drama
Episodes & Duration:
5x22 mins
Primary Platform:
Sky Open
Date:
Dec 2021
Synopsis:
A transgender activist returns to a remote, politically divided dairy community in the hope of reconnecting with his father.

Animation Series - Lion King And Frozen Reo Maori

$500,000
Funding type:
Scripted
Production company:
Matewa Media
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Funding Subtype:
Scripted
Genre:
Children
Episodes & Duration:
2x110 mins
Primary Platform:
MĀORI TELEVISION SERVICE
Date:
Dec 2021
Synopsis:
Two iconic Disney films will be reimagined and repurposed in te reo Māori, including original waiata for each film’s soundtrack.

Ka Whawhai Tonu - Struggle Without End

$251,000
Funding type:
Scripted
Production company:
Akeake
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Funding Subtype:
Scripted
Genre:
Drama
Episodes & Duration:
1x90 mins
Primary Platform:
MĀORI TELEVISION SERVICE
Date:
Dec 2021
Synopsis:
A new feature film set in the 1860's on the eve of The Battle of Ōrākau, focusing on the unlikely bond of two battle-torn teens.

Taskmaster Nz 3

$870,730
Funding type:
Scripted
Production company:
KEVIN & CONTENT
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Funding Subtype:
Scripted
Genre:
Comedy
Episodes & Duration:
10x44 mins
Primary Platform:
TVNZ 2
Date:
Dec 2021
Synopsis:
The Taskmaster and his assistant return for a third season to put 5 brand new Kiwi comedians through their paces, in a range of tasks designed to test their wit

Double Parked

$1,400,970
Funding type:
Scripted
Production company:
KEVIN & CONTENT
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Funding Subtype:
Scripted
Genre:
Comedy
Episodes & Duration:
8x22 mins
Primary Platform:
THREE
Date:
Dec 2021
Synopsis:
A comedy about a young lesbian couple who both end up pregnant following a ‘botched’ home insemination.

Comedy Festival Partnership 2022

$228,390
Funding type:
Scripted
Production company:
DISCOVERY NZ
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Funding Subtype:
Scripted
Genre:
Comedy
Episodes & Duration:
3x44 mins + 1x88 mins
Primary Platform:
THREE
Date:
Dec 2021
Synopsis:
Four comedy events -The Comedy Gala, The Great Comedy Debate, Last Laughs and a special live episode of 7 Days - will play out across multiple nights.

Homebound 3.0

$1,407,618
Funding type:
Scripted
Production company:
KEVIN & CONTENT
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Funding Subtype:
Scripted
Genre:
Comedy
Episodes & Duration:
8x22 mins
Primary Platform:
THREE
Date:
Dec 2021
Synopsis:
A struggling 30-something unpublished writer is forced to move back home and deal with the disappointment of his Chinese parents.

Tongan Rogue General & 13 Chambers Of South Auckla

$50,001
Funding type:
Scripted
Production company:
Tusitala Media Limited
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Funding Subtype:
Scripted
Genre:
Comedy
Episodes & Duration:
15x1 mins
Primary Platform:
TikTok Australia
Date:
Dec 2021
Synopsis:
A comedy series starring Toks Fale as a former Army General who must battle the bosses of the 13 chambers of South Auckland.

Kiwi And Cat - Manawatia A Matariki

$499,500
Funding type:
Scripted
Production company:
Pango Productions Limited
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Funding Subtype:
Scripted
Genre:
Children
Episodes & Duration:
10x7 mins
Primary Platform:
HEIHEI
Date:
Sep 2021
Synopsis:
When Kiwi and Cat spot a new constellation twinkling in the winter sky they realise that Matariki has arrived, so they set off on an adventure to learn more

Duckrockers

$4,493,367
Funding type:
Scripted
Production company:
South Pacific Pictures
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Funding Subtype:
Scripted
Genre:
Drama
Episodes & Duration:
8x22 mins
Primary Platform:
TVNZ 2
Date:
Sep 2021
Synopsis:
A coming of age comedy series pitched as the teen prequel to Sione's Wedding.