Doc Edge Industry 2025

We are back in Auckland for the 19th edition of Doc Edge Industry, including Pitch, Forum, Market & Awards from 30 June – 3 July at the Grand Millennium Auckland.

The Grand Millennium Auckland is the official hub for the Doc Edge Festival 2025, hosting our industry events and awards, and serving as the accommodation partner for our festival guests.

Doc Edge Pitch: 30 June – 1 July
Doc Edge Forum: 2-3 July
Doc Edge Market: 30 June – 3 July
Doc Edge Awards: 3 July

Secure your spot now — early bird passes are 50% off until 9 May. Seating is limited, so don’t miss out.

As the Oscar®-qualifying festival’s hub for the Asia-Pacific doc community, Doc Edge Industry is where bold ideas meet global opportunities.

The full programme will be announced in due course.

Doc Edge – Life Unscripted
Celebrating 20 Years in 2025.

Doc Edge is a not-for-profit charitable trust serving as New Zealand’s national organisation for documentaries since 2005.

Our kaupapa (purpose)
To celebrate, support, and showcase documentary.

Doc Edge Industry provides learning and connecting opportunities for media professionals and comprises three main elements: Forum, Pitch, and Market.

Forum: fosters networking and career development for storytellers.

Pitch: allows filmmakers to present their projects to industry experts, and

Market: facilitates connections between New Zealand films and potential buyers.

Awards: celebrate excellence and achievement in documentary filmmaking, with winners of the best New Zealand and international short and feature films receiving an Oscar® consideration.