MMFF: 1978
Saturday 4pm screening is followed by a pre-recorded Q&A with director Isaac Lee. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Isaac is not able to be in Ōtautahi. A heartwarming, coming-of-age set in rural Aotearoa, interwoven with the true history of the Māori land protests. Aotearoa New Zealand, 1978. In a small rural town, the Ropata family must […]
POP: Masterclass + Q&A
Join us for an exclusive Advance Preview of the New Zealand feature film POP – a bold, beautiful, totally bonkers ride that’ll make you laugh, cringe, cry and laugh all over again. Following the screening will be an exclusive one hour Q&A and Masterclass from producer Cathasaigh Ó Fiannachta; discussing how the film was made […]
1978
“Aotearoa New Zealand, 1978. In a small rural town, the Ropata family must pull together after their lives and community are turned upside down. When the local school faces closure, it’s up to the youngest son and his friends to save it — cooking up one scheme after another as they battle the city kids […]
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. Kurī Coming of age, […]
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. Kurī Coming of age, […]
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. Gone Wrong Zombie, 6m, France The […]
Show Me Shorts 2026: Award Winners
Watch all the winning short films from the Show Me Shorts awards in one session. Enjoy the very best in local and international short film making. Show Me Shorts is an Oscar-qualifying film festival, meaning the winners of the top awards will become qualified for entry to the Academy Awards.
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
Presented by Yoobee Colleges Learn more about making short films in this moderated discussion with three top short filmmakers. Watch their short films, hear candid stories from their experiences, and have the opportunity to ask questions. Stick around and meet others interested in filmmaking after the event with networking drinks hosted by Yoobee Colleges in […]
