Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne, Hamilton, Katikati, New Plymouth, Opotiki, Palmerston North, Tauranga, Te Awamutu, Thames, Whangarei, Whitianga, Alexandra, Dunedin, Invercargill, Nelson, Picton, Selwyn, Stewart Island, Takaka Phil Houghton Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne, Hamilton, Katikati, New Plymouth, Opotiki, Palmerston North, Tauranga, Te Awamutu, Thames, Whangarei, Whitianga, Alexandra, Dunedin, Invercargill, Nelson, Picton, Selwyn, Stewart Island, Takaka Phil Houghton

The Sampler

Highlight short films from the festival are collected in this tasty package.

Inspiring and thoughtful stories include a boxing nun, an AI robot, a dedicated teacher and a Palestinian man trying to return home. Much loved stars Hugh Bonneville, Marlon Williams, Thomas Sainsbury and Alison Bruce make an appearance. We have some fun with an out-of-his-depth dad at a twirling competition and a maniacal ice-cream seller on the beach.

Run time: 102 min

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

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Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Opotiki, Nelson, Picton, Stewart Island, Thames, Tauranga, Whitianga Phil Houghton Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Opotiki, Nelson, Picton, Stewart Island, Thames, Tauranga, Whitianga Phil Houghton

Aotearoa

New Zealand filmmakers are known for their iconic coming-of-age stories, lush farmland locations and rich cultural traditions. They are also celebrated for their innovative world-building and bold, original ideas.

The short films in this collection demonstrate all of that and more. Classic Kiwi actors Rawiri Paratene, Ginette McDonald, Nathanial Lees and Katlyn Wong headline.

Meanwhile magical realism and science fiction worlds creep into the lexicon of Aotearoa.

Run time: 99 min

Rating: M - Offensive language, domestic violence themes & suicide themes.

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