Join us for the Day One New Filmmaker Awards 2024 – a vibrant celebration of Aotearoa’s emerging storytellers! Hosted by Day One Hāpai te Haeata, this year’s awards honour young talents from the 2024 Day One Film Challenge and aspiring filmmakers nationwide who are shaping the future of screen storytelling.

🎬 What to Expect:

An inspiring awards presentation
Screening of winning films
Categories recognising all ages, film types, messaging, and technical skills

Since 2007, Day One (formerly The Outlook for Someday) has empowered rangatahi in New Zealand to bring their voices to the screen. The Day One Film Challenge invites youth to explore impactful storytelling through film, fostering growth, creativity, and self-expression. This event celebrates their dedication, originality, and passion.

🎖 Award Categories

Day One Challenge Awards

Photogear Stand Out Winner – capturing the heart of Day One Film Challenge
Category Awards – from Impact Shorts to Music Shorts
Age Awards – for filmmakers up to 11, 14, 18, and 24 years
Community Awards – including Whakatipuranga Māori Filmmaker, Cultural, and Female/Gender Diverse Filmmaker Awards
Craft Awards – honouring excellence in Storytelling, Production Design, Editing, and more

Filmmaker Awards – open to filmmakers under 30, nationwide:

Spirit Award – for leaders and innovators
Vision Award – for creative storytellers
Craft Award – for dedicated technical talent