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It Only Takes One tells the the story of an outcast teenager who isn't enjoying life at high school. Bullied, jealous and alone, he must decide which path to go down and where to take the growing resentment he feels towards the people around him.
Watch Kiwi band SIX60 perform their sellout 2020 concert at Western Springs.
Docufactory's Is She or Isn't He? (2010) follows the transition process of New Zealander Graham to Ashleigh. Filmmaker Justin Pemberton spent five years with Ashleigh, who ultimately just wants to be a heterosexual woman loved by heterosexual man, as she meets with doctors and searches for her true identity. This documentary explores the intensive process, both physical and psychological, of figuring out who we are in the midst of social labels and judgments.
Ellen is a struggling gig-economy worker whose pursuit of becoming an online influencer takes a dark and dangerous turn when she meets Nelson, a volatile and unpredictable criminal. He drags her through a brutal night of violent heists that forces her to confront just how far she’s willing to go — and what she’s capable of when she gets there.
A man stands on the ledge of a building - ready to surrender himself to the darkness below. But something happens on the roof that could help him have a change of heart.
A goose and a chicken fall in love.
Some projects grab you and don't let go. Following Chipmunk 65 back to the sky has been one of those - two years of patient work, problem-solving, and persistence, captured alongside the people who know these aircraft best.
A man living alone receives a USB stick containing a series of strange tapes.
On the 19th November 2010, 29 men were killed in a disaster that should never have happened. This is the Pike River story that hasn’t been told. It’s a story of courage, fortitude and determination. The unrelenting, cruel rollercoaster ride of the mothers, sisters and wives, who were given hope and then kicked-in-the-guts at every turn.
This chronicle of the Christchurch Commonwealth Games marked one of the National Film Unit's most ambitious productions. Though a range of events (including famous runs by John Walker and Dick Tayler), are covered, the film often bypasses the pomp and glory approach; instead it dares to talk to the injured and mention that most competitors lose. The closing ceremonies of the "friendly games" feature the athletes gathering to — as the official song's chorus put it — "join together". Four directors joined together to work on it: Arthur Everard, John King, Paul Maunder and Sam Pillsbury.
“I’ve been watching a lot of the televised debates recently, and am fascinated by the way that politicians talk to each another. There is so much else going on there, through their nuanced mastery of sincerity, evasion and improvisation. Chloe Swarbrick admitted at the opening for The Tomorrow People that "politics is my performance art," and I believe her. The fact that a politician can be judged on how "human" they come across, suggests to me a divide between how politicians communicate and how everybody else does. In making this video, I realised pretty quickly that I don't know how to speak their language. Instead, I wanted to try and translate a political message into a more domestic, intimate scale." Artist's statement
"And you will miss sunrise If you close your eyes And that would break My heart in two" - Townes Van Zandt Presented by CIRCUIT and The Physics Room, Party Political Broadcast is a collection of 8 video works inspired by the format of the televised party political broadcast.
One man’s upbringing in Dunedin, New Zealand. Following his early life, bullying, and his own advice for the current generation. Unfiltered.
The artist lies in a Kuala Lumpur hotel room under a bedspread made from t-shirts of a large Malaysian energy supplier. She gazes blankly at the hotel TV screen while a naive pop song plays in the background. As she watches the television she occasionally she grips the bedspread or offers a pained expression in response to what she sees on the screen. Animated symbols of a banana are overlaid, and the video cuts to a gif of a baby dancing in looped lock step with the music, and an excerpt from a Malaysian beauty contest. The images of naive entertainment contrast with the political implications of the energy logos sewn on to the bedspread, and the artists own pose on the bed, which is both open and circumspect.
While in his church mourning his wife, priest Daniel is greeted by a strange woman. Daniel entertains conversation, and the Woman insinuates that she is God and the reason behind Rebecca’s death. Daniel uses his knowledge of the Bible to help find meaning in it all, but the Woman claims that Rebecca’s death was meaningless. Daniel and the Woman argue, with Daniel furious at the fact that this woman has shattered his faith. The Woman claims that Daniel reminds her of Job. Daniel, now a shell of the man he was before his wife's death, reads the book of Job, finding small comfort in the fact that he and Job both suffered at the hands of their God.
Released 14th August 2025
A girl awakens in a strange, red-lit room. She shares a moment of recognition with an older woman, and both are changed.
Hungover from a confusing late night piss ups at Emma's 19th birthday, Pete and Rory set out on their usual off road trip. The terrain toughens as Pete tells a very drunk Rory the story of how he really got vomit on his shirt. Meanwhile, Emma is left to face her succession of drunken decisions from the night before, revealing more than just her need to escape from her small town.
After a botched lobotomy procedure, amnesiac nun Sister Bernadette wakes up in the office of the enigmatic Father James. The priest insists that she is in purgatory and that he is the second coming of Christ. Although initially intrigued, Sister Bernadette realises that he isn't who he claims to be.
Jason's best friend Tyler has a confession that could bring their relationship crumbling down.
A failing local street entertainer becomes the subject of an amateur documentary when he is suspected of murder.
The disruption of a tight-knit rural village's tradition causes a chain of events that send the ambitious Kaid and the reluctant Pete on the only path out of the village; a path that's subject to troubling rumours and haunted legends that forbode against those who walk along it.
This chilling short-film follows the story of protagonist KIONA (Lily Beacham) and her flatmates OUTACITE (Avi Singh), ALO (Jackson Terry), and MIKA (Brian Ndayishimiye) dealing with an unexpected outbreak of Skinwalkers across the globe.
A journey through the wilderness with a toy dog brings a man (Dom Hamilton) to face himself and his grief.
A man doesn't heed a warning that an illicit substance might have animalistic side effects.
Just when you thought it was safe to save the environment, the environment fights back. Take a wild revenge ride with our hyper-buff, hyper-violent aquatic neighbours. They've had enough of our shit!
Tribute to the Argosy cargo aircraft flown by Safeair of New Zealand. The film follows the final commercial flight of the last Argosy before it went into preservation. Interviews with pilots and staff of Safeair.
A 2D traditionally animated short film about gender identity, post-apocalyptic purgatorial desertscapes, and an imp that yells at you.
The New Zealand general election soon becomes the last thing on first-time-voter Margot’s mind when she discovers she is the target of a mysterious ritualistic blood cult.
A mysterious dark figure descends into a forest to commit an act of unforgivable evil.
Filmed in May 2021 to a sold-out audience at the fully refurbished Christchurch Town Hall, Tiki's self-directed and produced film has captured an emotional and explosive performance with Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.
Bringing Mere Home" is a story set in a small New Zealand community during the 1980s. The protagonist, Billy (played by Frederick Pokai), is driving home from one of his regular Sunday pub sessions when he comes across a mysterious young girl named Mere (played by Isis Bradley-Kiwi), stranded on the side of the road. Sensing that something is amiss, Billy stops to offer Mere a ride home. Little does he know that his decision to help her will lead to a dramatic turn of events in his life.
A documentary exploring cats effect on mental health.
Joey defines as an unlucky-in-love lesbian. Then she meets Alice. Might her fortunes change?
Life on a coaster, loading, ports, storm at sea, dramatic incidents in New Zealand, with commentary in rythmical verse.
Shot in a mirror in half-light, Jillian Dressing captures the practiced rituals of preparing oneself for the world.
Rowdy twins Max and Mauve Entendre are back for another season of everyone's favourite tween sitcom, DOUBLE ENTENDRE! In this episode Max is joined by his best friend Guzzler as they attempt to ruin a romantic date, while Mauve attends a photography session to get headshots so she can become rich and famous. What could go wrong?!
Located in rural Aotearoa New Zealand, a full-scale concrete adaptation of Stonehenge is an active observatory and portal to other worlds. Shot on Super 8mm, this end-of-time silent film navigates science fiction tropes through spatial circularity and cosmic rhythms.
'Real Housewife of Auckland' Julia Sloane takes us on an adventure through the world of Kiwi sexuality in this documentary from Lisa Burd. Her journey takes us inside a dungeon, onto a pole-dancing stage, behind the scenes at a sex-toy shop, and inside the very real world of VR sex. We meet a gigolo, brothel owners and sex workers. Insights from Tantric and other sex therapists power Julia’s journey through sexual satisfaction towards a conclusion: that if we talk about it more, and are more positive about its role and our participation in it, life will be better — both in and beyond the bedroom.
As an eight year old girl carefully decides which lollies to spend her hard earned pocket money on, she notices an old man at the counter ahead of her that is struggling to pay for the basics, bread and milk.
Crouching Tiger, Missing Ryan. Ryan takes one last swing for the master and leaves his mark behind.
An animated homage to some surprising lesbian icons. Eve embarks on a journey beyond the garden gates; the Virgin, Venus and Mona Lisa are waiting.
Footage of a crane responded to with images of worn residential spaces in Wellington's Thorndon.
Drama, Short | 2003 (New Zealand)
This warm and humorous doco about Kobi Bosshard, widely regarded as the grandfather of contemporary New Zealand jewellery, explores his philosophy of life and work, as captured by his daughter Andrea Bosshard.
A group of people with mental health issues such as depression and suicidal thoughts, embark on a one hundred day journey to find happiness, with amazing results.
After the end of the world, Merv's life in the lonely wastes is comfortably boring until an unexpected signal heralds the coming of a stranger.
Shot in black and white and filmed in the Samoan language, Sima Urale's debut short film was the first film by a Samoan woman director. O Tamaiti is the story of a young boy forced to play parent in devastating circumstances. According to NZ On Screen, "O Tamaiti marked a powerful debut, winning an impressive trolley of awards, including best short at the Venice Film Festival, Best NZ Short, and another at the Chicago Film Festival".
A boy has fun shooting a crossbow... at his sister
Pepe is the son of a successful Samoan businessman, who rejects his father's world and his Christianity. Although he becomes rebellious, anti-social and engages in criminal activity, as well as being expelled from school, he manages to establish himself in business. However, when he gets his girlfriend pregnant, he takes on the responsibilities of a family. Through his close association with half-cast dwarf, Tagata, he enters the supernatural realm of his traditional ways and begins to find some peace and meaning to his life.
A third generation NZ born Niuean Female surfer, visits her Island of heritage for the first time only to discover there is no surf on Niue. But Mella's visit opens her eyes to the island's other beautiful qualities, the magical water, warm people, and clean unpolluted land. However she also discovers the low population has left the countries future hanging by a thread. This documentary is a record of Mella's journey to regaining her identity and first steps at becoming part of the solution in Niue's restoration of itself.
An intertwining story of murder and mystery across two decades. In the early twentieth century, several pregnant girls meet in a country house, where they have been sent to give birth and have their children adopted. The girls are never seen by outsiders again. Almost twenty years later, two historians return to the house to research the case, and when the disturbing truth is revealed, the dark story continues.
'This is Glamour', showing in 'Diaspora Rendered' curated by Tanu Gago. A compilation of collaborative digital works by Tanu Gago and members of FAFSWAG Arts Collective. Adopting cultural motifs into a digital canvas, Diaspora Rendered holds a critical perspective of what it can mean to participate in a growing displaced population of Moana dreamers, as a compilation of digital moving image works. This Is Glamour 2022 features members of Aotearoa Ballroom, House of Coven Aucoin and Stellar Pritchard.
Based on the Legend of, `Aho`eitu from the Pacific Island of Tonga, 'Aho'eitu leaves his mother to find his father Tagaloa in the heavens. On his quest he finds out that he also has brothers, but will 'Aho'eitu be accepted by them and who will become heir as the first King, the first Tu'i Tonga!
When an Italian folktale threatens her reality, a mother fights to protect her child from an ancient witch.
A young man finds a loose stray colt near Hamilton which is not advertised for. So after a year he enters the colt in a show at which the owner, a young lady who comes to the show with her father, claims it. They come to an arrangement about the horse, which is a descendant of the famous horse Carbine. Then the horse is stolen by a pair of villains when being trained. Lost Film
travelogue made by George Tarr during a 1922 voyage in the South Pacific. Most shots are of indigenous tribes e.g. ritual dances, though one is of a bishop in full canonical regalia, presumably at a Melanesian mission.
After 2 years, Kate meets her estranged mother Lynne, on the beach where their relationship fell apart. Faced with life-altering news, can the two find peace with each other, or are they bound to repeat the roles they've always played?
He was doomed, he was warned, and below the branches no one will save him.
A short documentary about Jinfeng Huang, whose struggle with depression led her to leave academia in China and immigrate to New Zealand to find herself.