Doc Edge Festival 2024 – Christchurch
2024-06-19 - 2024-06-30 | Christchurch
The 19th Edition will be held from 19 June to 31 July with Ōtautahi Christchurch as the hub for all things documentary, followed by Auckland, Wellington and Virtual Cinema nationwide.
As an Academy Awards® qualifying international documentary festival, Doc Edge is poised to become a major cultural event in the Asia Pacific region, positioning Ōtautahi Christchurch as the hub for all things documentary. This is an exciting, bold, and strategic move, the festival solidifies its global reputation as a crucial destination for films to debut their world and international premieres.
Christchurch | 19 – 30 June | In Cinema
The festival will be held across Hoyts EntX, Lumiere Cinemas, Alice Cinemas, Christchurch Art Gallery, the Town Hall, Tūranga Central Library, and other locations turning the Garden City into a “Life Unscripted” documentary destination with screenings, an awards ceremony, immersive exhibition, schools programme, live events, industry forum, pitching competition, film market and networking opportunities.

Doc Edge Industry 2024 – Christchurch
2024-06-26 - 2024-06-29
A must-attend series of events for screen professionals, including Pitch, Awards, Forum, and Market. Join us in Christchurch for this exciting opportunity to share ideas, problem solve, and make great content.
Doc Edge Industry 2024
Join us in Christchurch 26 – 29 June for Doc Edge Industry 2024 – a must-attend series of events for screen professionals.
Pitch | 26-27 June: 21 finalists from around the world present their incredible stories to industry professionals.
Awards | 27 June: Celebrate outstanding achievements in documentary filmmaking at our prestigious awards ceremony.
Forum | 28-29 June: Engage in discussions with change-makers and decision-makers on the most compelling issues facing the industry today.
Market | 26-29 June: Network and connect with local and international filmmakers and industry professionals.
Don’t miss this opportunity to share ideas, problem solve, and make great content. Passes are limited, so secure yours now.
2-Day & 4-day passes are available.
We would like to acknowledge that times are uncertain for many in our industry and wish to show our support by offering half-price accreditations. Please book using the code ‘Community2024’. We have also partnered with several hotels to provide you with a special discounted rates, you can check out these offers and more information on our website.
