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.

Show Me Shorts Film Festival is partnering with Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading filmmaker development organisation Day One Hāpai te Haeata to host the world premiere of eight short films.

Join us for an evening of South African Short Films, presented by Show Me Shorts Film Festival.

Join us for an evening of Canadian Short Films, presented by Show Me Shorts Film Festival.

Join us for an evening of Turkish Short Films, presented by Show Me Shorts Film Festival.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated accountant to join our Board of Trustees in the role of Treasurer.

Join us for an evening of German Short Films, presented by Show Me Shorts Film Festival.

Desk space available in our Grey Lynn office.

Join us for an evening of Italian Short Films, presented by Show Me Shorts Film Festival.

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Show Me Shorts announces their 2025 country of honour.

Show Me Shorts 2025 Call for Entries is now live!

We’re excited to announce our 2024 People’s Choice Award winner!

We’ve got some encore screenings as well as some schedule changes to share with you.

We're excited to announce the winners of our 2024 Awards!

Vote for your favourite film of the festival to help it win our 2024 Audience Award.

Announcing our 2024 accessibility programme.

Announcing our 2024 Award Nominees.

Announcing our 2024 Festival Programme

Show Me Shorts has been awarded BAFTA qualifying status.

Presenting German short films in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut of New Zealand.

Announcing our 2024 opening nights.

A photographic wrap up of our 2023 festival.

Announcing the 2023 People’s Choice Award Winner!

The 2023 Show Me Shorts Awards winners have been announced!