Doc Edge Festival 2025 – Life Unscripted
Celebrating 20 Years of Documentary Excellence

Doc Edge, New Zealand’s national documentary organisation, marks its 20th anniversary with an exciting festival from 25 June – 24 August 2025.

As an Oscar®-qualifying festival, Doc Edge is a global platform for bold, diverse, and impactful storytelling — featuring films, immersive experiences, industry events, and more.

📍 Festival Dates & Locations:
Auckland: 25 June – 13 July
SkyCity Theatre (Opening Night – 26 June)
Capitol Cinema (Screenings)
Bridgeway Cinema (Screenings)
Silo 6 (Immersive Exhibition)

Wellington & Christchurch: 16 – 27 July
Virtual Cinema (Nationwide): 28 July – 24 August

✨ Festival Highlights:

– A curated selection of local & international documentaries

– Doc Edge Awards honouring excellence in storytelling

– Schools Programme for Year 5 to tertiary students

– Immersive Exhibition showcasing cutting-edge digital work

– Industry Events: Forum, Pitch – Wayfinding, and Market

This milestone year also celebrates the filmmakers, audiences, and partners who have shaped Doc Edge into a cultural cornerstone for Aotearoa and the Asia Pacific region.

Join us in person or online for a powerful journey through documentary — connecting, reflecting, and celebrating the stories that matter.

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