Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne, Hamilton, Katikati, New Plymouth, Opotiki, Palmerston North, Tauranga, Thames, Whangarei, Alexandra, Dunedin, Invercargill, Nelson, Picton, Stewart Island, Takaka, Napier, Hokitika, Arrowtown Phil Houghton Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne, Hamilton, Katikati, New Plymouth, Opotiki, Palmerston North, Tauranga, Thames, Whangarei, Alexandra, Dunedin, Invercargill, Nelson, Picton, Stewart Island, Takaka, Napier, Hokitika, Arrowtown Phil Houghton

The Sampler

Taste a selection of highlight short films from Show Me Shorts Film Festival. These inspiring and thoughtful stories include long-distance love on a distant planet, precocious children up to mischief, a whole town waiting for bad luck to pass, and a man stuck in a time loop. Comedy, science fiction, romance, and coming-of-age classics abound.

This session is also screening with open captions at select locations. For details on The Sampler (captioned) click here.

Run Time: 99 min

Rating: M - Domestic violence, drug use, offensive language

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Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Picton, Whangarei, Kaipara, Northland, Nelson, Kerikeri, Kawakawa, Kaitāia, Kaikohe Phil Houghton Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Picton, Whangarei, Kaipara, Northland, Nelson, Kerikeri, Kawakawa, Kaitāia, Kaikohe Phil Houghton

Whānau Friendly

In this collection of short films for children and their families, cute animals and inquisitive insects spring to life in vibrant stories. Characters learn about kindness, curiosity, and heart as they defeat negativity and overcome bullying by working together—with a dose of magic and explosions for good measure! Find out why this is one of the most popular sections of Show Me Shorts.

Run Time: 61 min

Best for: ages 7-12 years

Rating: G

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