We’re excited to announce the full programme of the 12th edition of Show Me Shorts Film Festival! This year we are showcasing 55 superb short films from New Zealand and around the world, at 26 cinemas nationwide from 28 October.
Applications are now open for the Aotearoa Short Film Lab, NZ’s most prestigious hothouse mentoring scheme for screenwriters and aspiring screenwriters to workshop new ideas for short film.
A selection of top short films from the Québec province of Canada will feature in our 2017 Festival. A delegation of Canadian filmmakers, programmers and industry professionals will also attend the festival to take part in screenings, workshops, networking and other events.
Show Me Shorts selects their favourite short docos from 2017 Loading Docs, highlighting real New Zealanders and confronting culture, conservation, death and sex.
Join us to celebrate and screen the work of writer/director/actor/comedian Jackie van Beek – one of New Zealand’s most prolific and successful short film makers.
Tickets are now on sale for our 2017 Opening Night and Awards Ceremony on Saturday 28 October at The Civic.
Successful branded movies must encompass both compelling storytelling, and convincing advertising. Here are three examples of clever branded shorts that tell a story while delivering an advertising message.
Get cosy with a night of Italian short films: 7pm, Tuesday 15 August at The Kingslander in Auckland.
Watch three science fiction short films by A-list Hollywood talent: ‘Rakka’ by Neill Blomkamp, ‘Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB’ by George Lucas and ‘I’m Here’ by Spike Jonze.
You’re in luck! Our deadline for submissions has been extended to 1 July.
