Show Me Shorts 2026: Aotearoa (captioned)
Beautiful stories of our land and our people. The movies in this collection showcase the work of talented New Zealand short film makers. Bold coming-of-age films sit alongside thoughtful drama, silly comedic fun, inventive fantasy and warm-hearted documentary. We explore unlikely friendships, face our past and step into the unfolding future.
Show Me Shorts 2026: Aotearoa
Beautiful stories of our land and our people. The movies in this collection showcase the work of talented New Zealand short film makers. Bold coming-of-age films sit alongside thoughtful drama, silly comedic fun, inventive fantasy and warm-hearted documentary. We explore unlikely friendships, face our past and step into the unfolding future.
Show Me Shorts 2026: Run For Your Life
Prepare to fear. The zombies are coming. A worm is giving you dark orders. And the coyotes are out there. Do not open the door or drink from that chalice. Strange creatures lurk, and our deepest fears can be brought to life. A decidedly frightful collection of short films.
Show Me Shorts 2026: Award Winners
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Show Me Shorts 2026: Oddballs & Absurd Calls
In this collection of short films we explore intriguing worlds that are just one step from reality. We look through lenses of strangeness and meet amusingly unusual characters in odd settings. A puppet having an existential crisis, two Kung Fu masters on a date, an artist searching for the perfect thrift store find and a […]
Show Me Shorts 2026: Day One Shorts
Show Me Shorts is proud to present this collection of new short films, commissioned and supported by Day One Hāpai te Haeata. The shorts are made by talented young filmmakers who are interested in exploring stories about building resilience, ancestral memory, connection to others and finding their place in the world. They are boldly taking […]
Show Me Shorts 2026: Christchurch Filmmaker Talk
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Show Me Shorts 2026: The Sampler
Taste a selection of highlight short films from Show Me Shorts Film Festival. Inspiring and thoughtful stories include long-distance love on a distant planet, precocious children up to mischief, a whole town stuck waiting for bad luck to pass, and a man stuck in a time loop. Comedy, science fiction, romance and coming-of-age classics abound.
Show Me Shorts 2026: After the Robots
The robots are already here. Filmmakers behind these short films have created ambitious worlds in the near future for us to explore. Exposing the existential threat to us all from robots. Poke fun at the impending apocalypse with us, or take it as a serious warning. We explore possible futures and what it all means. […]
Show Me Shorts 2026: Heartstrings
What is love? Placed into a variety of pressured situations, the characters in these short films still manage to find their humanity, their heart and their compassion. Exposing their bravery. If only we all had their courage. Drama, romance, coming-of-age, and of course musical romance is to be found here – exploring what tugs on […]
