20 Year Celebration for Show Me Shorts

Show Me Shorts Film Festival is turning 20 years old. It is only fitting that the festival throws not one, but three parties in Aotearoa’s largest cities to celebrate this milestone.

Be part of the magic, excitement and buzz. The festival team has assembled a great line-up of local and international shorts, many of which will be screening in NZ for the first time. Be there for world premiere screenings, meet the filmmakers, walk the red carpet and celebrate our screen industry.

There are three Opening Night celebrations to join:

Auckland Opening Night – 7:00pm Tuesday 7 October 2025 at The Civic. Tickets from Ticketmaster.

This event is proudly supported by: Waitematā Local Board, China Cultural Centre in Auckland

Wellington Opening Night – 7:30pm Thursday 9 October at The Embassy. Tickets from Humanitix.

This event is proudly supported by: Wellington City Council, Screen Wellington a UNESCO Creative City of Film, China Cultural Centre in Wellington, Lion Foundation, The Amazing Travelling Photobooth

Christchurch Opening Night – 6:15pm & 8:30pm Thursday 9 October at Alice Cinema. Tickets from Alice Cinemas.

This event is proudly supported by: Christchurch City Council

The programme for Show Me Shorts will be announced on 15 September, including which films will play at the opening night events. Further information and tickets are available via showmeshorts.co.nz