Celebrate a decade of Loading Docs at the landmark Season 10 premiere. Be the first to see a brand-new collection of incredible short documentaries, only at The Hollywood. Including a filmmaker Q&A and post-screening drinks.

Doors Open: 6:30 PM

Official Welcome: 6:45 PM

Screening: 7 PM

The Season 10 Films

Mauri Moana - Beneath the waters of Aotea, Great Barrier Island, a toxic algae silently spreads, suffocating the life force of the seafloor and threatening the island's marine life. The invasive Caulerpa casts a creeping shadow over Aotearoa's ocean depths, disrupting the deep connection between the tangata whenua and the moana.

Dir: Nathaniel Howe | Prod: Stevie Davis-Tana

Out There - Filmmaker Alexis Smith joins a mysterious network in New Zealand, dedicated to communicating with extraterrestrials. Through meditative practices under the stars, she seeks to uncover the mysteries of the universe whilst confronting her own sense of reality.

Dir: Alexis Smith | Prod: Harry Wynn

Hifi Ulu - As his tenth birthday approaches, Luka prepares for a significant Niuean rite of passage. The ceremony becomes a catalyst for cultural expectations and unspoken conflicts. Luka simply hopes to navigate this special day in his own way.

Dir: Chantelle Burgoyne | Prod: Hayley Felise

The Man Outside - Abandoned by the law, a woman and her flatmates are left to fend for themselves against her relentless stalker, turning their everyday lives into a real-life thriller.

Dir: Liv McClymont | Prod: Jessica Todd

Tū Tonu - Still Standing - After a 60-day protest to save Auckland’s ancient trees lands him in jail, champion tree climber Zane Wedding has a life-changing realisation. Guided by the wairua of his tupuna, Zane must follow a new path, knowing that standing up for what's right might mean sacrificing what he loves.

Dir/Prod: Andy Day & Brady Polkinghorne

Here the Wild Things Are - Each year, Aotearoa joins a high-stakes global competition where thousands of ecologists and enthusiasts scour cities, photographing wildlife and hoping to discover new species. What starts out as a playful quest ends up raising a serious question: Can these snapshots help save the planet, one photo at a time?

Dir: Kelly Gilbride | Prod: Madison Smith

Loading Docs is an award-winning initiative with over 80 documentaries, 50 film festival screenings and 20 million views worldwide - funded by NZ On Air, Te Māngai Pāho and the New Zealand Film Commission, and produced by Notable Pictures production company.

www.loadingdocs.net

[Some films may contain instances of strong language and themes of violence]