Movies
Absurd fantasy
A wizard harbours a deadly secret and grapples to keep his mother in the grave in Wizard Mischief, the newest absurd fantasy short from filmmaker Baxter Gray, premiering at Pyramid Club on the 24th of November.
Paradise cinema
La dolce vita or the sweet life glides into Wellington on the wings of the Italian Film Festival, showcasing just shy of two jam-packed weeks of contemporary and retrospective Italian masterpieces.
Off and away
The Show Me Shorts Film Festival is bringing Wellingtonians big adventures in small doses.
A world both near and far
Enjoy Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki’s iconic anime Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind on the big screen. This film is not only visually arresting but also an urgent and topical commentary on humanity.
Cutting-edge storytelling
Aotearoa’s premier documentary film festival, Doc Edge Festival, brings into focus the hard-hitting questions, the compelling stories, and a whole bunch of fascinating perspectives from across the globe.
See what Tonga can do
A new Kiwi film is coming to theatres on March 23rd. Based on a true story, rugby superfan Maka hopes to attend the Tonga versus France match in Wellington but misses out on ticket sales. What ensues is a hilarious and uplifting story of Tongan ingenuity.
A game of cat and mouse
Releasing nationwide on the 10th of November, David Farrier finds himself in a tension-filled game of cat and mouse with a mysterious stranger in his new documentary Mister Organ.
My best film yet
Costa Botes’ gentle, yet eye-opening new documentary delves into the life of an offbeat cow whisperer as he tends to a herd in his own idiosyncratic way.
Show Me Shorts!
The popular Show Me Shorts Film Festival is back, screening over 90 of the very best short films made by filmmakers in Aotearoa and across the world.
You have just 48 hours…
The Vista Foundation 48Hours Wellington City Finals is an exciting showcase of the crème de la crème of films made during this popular guerrilla filmmaking competition.
The canine connection
The Top Dog Film Festival celebrates dogs through a carefully curated collection of heart-warming stories about our furry friends as they take on challenges from around the world.
Nordic cinema
In what will be a fun and thought-provoking evening romp with a range of interesting stories and themes, Show Me Shorts is presenting a collection of short films from top Norwegian filmmakers in collaboration with Minimalen Short Film Festival in Trondheim, Norway.