Show Me Shorts 2025: My Kind
Who are my people? Where do I fit in? The short films in this collection explore pressing questions of selfhood and belonging. If who we think we are is taken away, what are we left with? We can choose to let that change destroy us or embrace the transformation and use it to build something […]
Show Me Shorts 2025: Our Planet & Place
Remind yourself that we live in a magical land, full of creatures and people worth fighting for, with this collection of short films. Our connection to the natural world around us and the spirits of our ancestors is part of what makes us human. Watch with delight as the characters in these stories go to […]
Show Me Shorts 2025: Whānau Friendly
In this collection of short films for children and their families, cute animals and natural environments come to life in vibrant animations; An aspiring young warrior goes on a valiant quest; A much loved soft toy comes to life; And gnomes declare war on an unsuspecting golf course. Find out why this is one of […]
Show Me Shorts 2025: Chinese Focus
Travel to China with this richly creative collection of short films. Meet deities, spirits and animatronic insects; Dream a little, and then wake from cryogenic stasis. Modern ideas are presented alongside those steeped in deep tradition as we showcase the work of some of the most talented Chinese filmmakers working today. 门 神 (Door Gods) […]
Show Me Shorts 2025: Nightlife
That feeling of imminent excitement when you are on the verge of something big infiltrates the films in this collection. The characters are stepping forward to embrace a major life change, sell their art, embody their power, escape a haunting and claim their rightful five-star review. The characters are lively and hopeful, and the stories […]
Show Me Shorts 2025: Lucid Dreams
Filmmakers are the ultimate dreamweavers. In this collection of shorts we step through the looking glass to explore their bold visions and ideas. Help us find a mystical bear, meet misanthropic mermaids, and a boy who used to be a dog. Commune with nature, befriend a gravitational phenomenon, and find yourself playing a game in […]
Show Me Shorts 2025: Love at All Costs
The excitement of new love; The vulnerability in exposing your true feelings; The anxiety of being judged or misunderstood. It’s all here in this collection of short films exploring matters of the heart. What are we truly looking for, and what price are we prepared to pay to get it? Having the courage to embrace […]
Show Me Shorts 2025: Aotearoa
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: 20th Anniversary NZ Retrospec
Celebrate twenty years of Show Me Shorts by looking back at some of our most successful and best loved short films. The acclaimed Kiwi filmmakers behind these movies have built enviable careers, garnering awards and screening their work internationally. Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with us as we revisit classic Aotearoa New Zealand […]
Show Me Shorts 2025: The Sampler
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 […]
