Shrek – Kātahi Te Korokē
Māoriland Productions, in collaboration with DreamWorks Animation, presents the Māori reversioning of the beloved animated film Shrek. Leading the notable cast of Shrek – Kātahi te Korokē is renowned actor and musician Maaka Pohatu, who takes on the role of the loveable green ogre, Shrek. The exceptional actor and singer Tuakoi Ohia is the voice […]
Went Up The Hill
Jack travels to New Zealand for the funeral of his mother, who abandoned him as a child. There he meets Jill, who he hopes will give him the answers he seeks. But the ghost of his mother appears and inhabits them, putting them in danger. “Went Up a Hill is, after all, a ghost story, […]
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Benoit Blanc returns for his most dangerous case yet, in this latest instalment of the Knives Out mystery series, from Writer/Director Rian Johnson. Daniel Craig again stars in the lead role as Benoit Blanc, alongside a new star-studded group of potential suspects. Starring: Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, […]
A House of Dynamite
Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty, Point Break) is back with a gripping new political thriller featuring Rebecca Ferguson, Idris Elba, Jared Harris, Willa Fitzgerald and Anthony Ramos. When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond. “It’s a […]
Frankenstein
Guillermo del Toro brings to life Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel in his adaptation of gothic science fiction, Frankenstein. Lavish and visually sumptuous and starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz and Charles Dance. A brilliant but egotistical scientist brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing […]
Show Me Shorts: Filmmaker Talk Christchurch
Learn more about making short films in this moderated discussion with three top short filmmakers. Hear candid stories from their experiences. Watch their short films as part of the event. Have the opportunity to ask questions and meet others interested in filmmaking. Sister Josephine True Story, 7m, New Zealand Valle – Hold Me Music Video, […]
Show Me Shorts 2025: The Sampler (Captioned)
Highlight short films from the festival are collected in this tasty package. Inspiring and thoughtful stories include a boxing nun, an AI robot, a dedicated teacher and a Palestinian man trying to return home. Much loved stars Hugh Bonneville, Marlon Williams, Thomas Sainsbury and Alison Bruce make an appearance. We have some fun with an […]
Show Me Shorts 2025: Aotearoa (Captioned)
New Zealand filmmakers are known for their iconic coming-of-age stories, lush farmland locations and rich cultural traditions. They are also celebrated for their innovative world-building and bold, original ideas. The short films in this collection demonstrate all of that and more. Classic Kiwi actors Rawiri Paratene, Ginette McDonald, Nathanial Lees and Katlyn Wong headline. Meanwhile […]
Show Me Shorts 2025: 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.
Wuthering Heights
A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw.
