Industry Day - Show Me Shorts Film Festival

Calling short film makers, students and anyone interested in learning more about what goes on behind the scenes in making movies. Join us for a day of interactive professional development workshops, filmmaker talks, networking and screenings of short films. Tickets provide entry to all of the following events, plus access to a casual bar space for networking.

Sun 13 Oct, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Academy Cinemas, 44 Lorne Street, Auckland
The Classic, 321 Queen Street, Auckland
$60.00

Proudly supported by: New Zealand Film Commission, DEGANZ, Department of Post, NZ On Air, DEGANZ, Toi Whakaari, Studio Butter, Rubber Monkey, Enchanted Rose

Filmmaker Talk

Learn more about making short films in this moderated discussion with three top short filmmakers. Hear candid stories, watch the short films and get the opportunity to ask questions.

Speakers & films screenings:

• Dean O'Gorman (NZ), director of Morning Hate
• Ibrahim Mursal (Norway), director of African Family Dinner
• Ylia Trotter (Australia), director of Hitch Hiking is Safe

Tickets to this session are included for Industry Day passholders, but can also be purchased separately.

Avoiding Post-production Purgatory

New Zealand’s post-production film sector is among the best in the world. But how do you avoid getting stuck in post-production for years of grind? We demystify the process and get frank tips and advice from the experts.

Defy Expectations

The rules and norms of society and social groups can be a lot of pressure. How do we fit in? Do we dare stand out? The stakes are high for the characters in these short films as they try to navigate their paths. Friction comes from fellow passengers on the train or bus, teammates on the court, or friends in the backyard or paddock.

Run Time: 102 min
Rating: M Violence, offensive language, sexual references, nudity & bullying

Speed Networking

Structured networking that gets you in front of key programmers and content curators from New Zealand and abroad. Practice pitching your film, or just meet some great people. Afternoon tea is on us.

Shorts to Features

Show Me Shorts and DEGANZ present a moderated panel discussion with filmmakers who have made the transition from making shorts to feature films, or work across both mediums. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from experienced filmmakers, ask questions and receive valuable tips and advice.

Speakers: 

• Hweiling Ow - Director of Vivie
• Alix Whittaker - Producer of Help, I’m Alien Pregnant
• Guy Pigden - Director of New Followers

Awards Ceremony

Acknowledge and celebrate our best and brightest filmmaking talent by giving out prizes. Show Me Shorts is an Oscar-qualifying film festival, meaning the winners of the top awards will become qualified for entry to the Academy Awards®! 

Glass of celebratory bubbles provided.

Prizes will be presented in these award categories: 

1. Department of Post Best NZ Film Award
2. Best International Film Award
3. NZ On Air Best Music Video Award
4. DEGANZ Best Director Award
5. DEGANZ Best Editor Award
6. Toi Whakaari Best Actor Award
7. Studio Butter Best Cinematographer Award
8. Best Screenplay Award

Award Winning Films

Watch all the winning short films from the Show Me Shorts awards in one session. Enjoy the very best in local and international short film making.

Sun 8 Oct, 6:00-8:00 pm
Academy Cinemas, 44 Lorne Street, Auckland
Rating: to be advised
Tickets to this session are included for Industry Day passholders, but can also be purchased separately.