Calling short film makers, students and anyone interested in learning more about what goes on behind the scenes in making movies. Join us for a day of interactive professional development workshops, filmmaker talks, networking and screenings of short films. Tickets provide entry to all of the following events, plus access to a casual bar space for networking.

More information here.

Join us for a fun night out watching the world premieres of short films, as well as a sampling of other highlights from the festival. Meet the filmmaking teams, and hear from festival programmers and visiting international guests. Everyone is invited to participate in the red carpet arrivals with our photographer, and stay to celebrate with us at the Official After Party with a DJ and cash bar. Limited bar tab and snacks provided. Booking recommended as this event will sell out.

Run time: 82 minutes

Rating: M - Violence, offensive language, nudity, sexual references, content that may disturb

Join us for a very special night out as we launch this year’s Show Me Shorts Film Festival. We will be screening a selection of films from Wellington filmmakers and some of the best and most fun in this year’s programme. Celebrate short films and the people who make them! Hear introductions from some of the filmmakers. Tickets include a glass of wine and snacks on arrival.

Run time: 93 minutes

Rating: Violence, offensive language, sexual references & content that may disturb

The launch of the Christchurch season of Show Me Shorts features a specially curated selection of Christchurch-centric films and some of the best and most fun films from this year’s programme. Meet local filmmakers and hear from the festival team as they introduce the night. Celebrate short films and the people who make them! Tickets include a glass of wine and snacks on arrival, plus introductions from filmmakers.

Due to overwhelming demand an extra session has been added at 6:10pm! 

Tickets to both sessions include a glass of wine and nibbles, plus introductions from filmmakers. Drinks and nibbles are served between 7:00 and 8:30 pm. Ticket holders to the 6:10 session can join the drinks reception when their screening finishes. Ticket holders to the 8:30 session can enjoy their refreshments before their screening starts.

Run time: 84 minutes

Rating: M - Violence, offensive language & nudity