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Film festivals in New Zealand
We list 26 film festivals in New Zealand. Beyond general showcases, the largest groups are short film festivals (4) and environmental film festivals (2). 2 have a confirmed edition in the next six months; the next to open is Wao Film Festival on October 19, 2026.
Coming up in New Zealand
- Wao Film FestivalNew ZealandOctober 19–25, 2026
- Māoriland Film FestivalNew ZealandMarch 16–21, 2027
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All 26 festivals in New Zealand
- New Zealand International Film FestivalNew Zealand, New Zealand
- Hamilton Underground Film FestivalHamilton, New Zealand
- Misty Flicks Film FestivalNew Zealand, New Zealand
- Show Me ShortsNew Zealand
- 48HOURSNew Zealand, New Zealand
- Big Mountain Short Film FestivalOhakune, New Zealand
- Documentary Edge FestivalNew Zealand
- Māoriland Film FestivalNew ZealandMarch 16–21, 2027
- Wairoa Māori Film FestivalNūhaka, New Zealand
- Short+Sweet Film Festival AucklandAuckland, New Zealand
- Show Me Shorts Film FestivalNew Zealand
- Raetihi Film FestivalNew Zealand
- African Film Festival New ZealandNew Zealand
- NZ Mountain Film & Book FestivalNew Zealand
- The Big Bike Film NightNew Zealand
- AllshortsNew Zealand
- Beck's Incredible Film FestivalWellington, New Zealand
- Aotearoa Mental Health Film FestivalNew Zealand
- Arohanui Film FestivalNew Zealand
- New Zealand Mountain Film & Book FestivalNew Zealand
- Day One Film ChallengeNew Zealand
- Doc Edge FestivalNew Zealand
- Wao Film FestivalNew ZealandOctober 19–25, 2026
- NZ Web FestNew Zealand
- Vista Foundation 48 Hours New ZealandNew Zealand
- AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALAuckland, New Zealand
Built from our directory of 15,028 festivals. Dates are listed only when we could source them (Wikidata or the festival’s own site). Spot a mistake? Tell us.