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American Film Market
2025-11-11 - 2025-11-16 | Los Angeles
Every November, the entire global film industry converges for the American Film Market.
AFM is the premier film acquisition, development and networking event where more than $1 Billion in distribution and film financing deals are closed each year on completed films and those in every stage of development. More business-oriented than any other motion picture event, thousands of professionals from all corners of our industry come together at AFM to develop, showcase, discover, finance and license 1000s of independent films and projects destined for the world’s audiences.
At AFM, participants can also attend The AFM Sessions – 30+ world class conferences and panels, and connect with the independent film community’s decision makers, all in one convenient location.
AFM is the only sales market produced by the Independents for our industry.

Ngā Aho Whakaari AGM
2025-11-25 17:30 - 20:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | The Bank, Cnr of Tūārangi Road & Great North Road, Grey Lynn., Auckland
Join us at our Annual General Meeting either in person or online. Following the AGM, join us for kai and whakawhanaungatanga!
Kei aku nui, kei aku rahi, kei aku whakatamarahi ki te rangi, nei rā te reo mihi a Ngā Aho Whakaari e pari atu nei ki te tai whakarunga, ki te tai whakararo, ki ngā paringa tai tangata huri i te motu, tēnā koutou katoa.
Kaua e rangiruatia te hāpai o te hoe; e kore tō tātou waka e ū ki uta!
Date: Thursday 27th November, 5:30pm.
Location: The Bank, Cnr of Tūārangi Road & Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland.
Online: AGM link will be sent to all RSVP’d members closer to the date.

ShowNews Academy - Mood Indigo
2025-11-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Academy Cinema, 44 Lorne St, Auckland, New Zealand
Directed by Michel Gondry
Starring Romain Duris, Omar Sy, Audrey Tautou
Each month ShowNews presents a film at Academy Cinemas picked by a special film industry guest. For November, the chosen film is Michel Gondry’s epic romance MOOD INDIGO!
Wealthy, inventive bachelor Colin endeavors to find a cure for his lover Chloe after she’s diagnosed with an unusual illness caused by a flower growing in her lungs.

Combined Guilds Xmas Party CHRISTCHURCH
2025-12-09 17:00 - 21:00 | Dux Central, 144 Lichfield Street, Christchurch
It’s been another interesting year for Aotearoa’s screen industry, now it’s time to reflect, raise a glass, and celebrate together!
Join the writers, directors, editors, actors, stunties, crew, producers, postproduction and VFX magicians and all the screen creators who keep the cameras rolling and the stories flowing.
The Combined Guilds Xmas Parties are your chance to reconnect with old friends, meet new collaborators, and enjoy a well-earned festive catch-up with good people who get it.
What’s included:
Your $10 ticket covers a bar tab and snacks
A warm, welcoming mix of industry whānau across all screen guilds
The perfect chance to unwind, swap stories, and toast to another creative year
Whether you’ve been on set, in post, behind the scenes, or in front of the camera, come celebrate the people who make Aotearoa’s screen industry what it is, one big circus family.

Combined Guilds Xmas Party AUCKLAND
2025-12-11 18:00 - 22:00 | Longroom, 114 Ponsonby Road, Auckland
It’s been another interesting year for Aotearoa’s screen industry, now it’s time to reflect, raise a glass, and celebrate together!
Join the writers, directors, editors, actors, stunties, crew, producers, postproduction and VFX magicians and all the screen creators who keep the cameras rolling and the stories flowing.
The Combined Guilds Xmas Parties are your chance to reconnect with old friends, meet new collaborators, and enjoy a well-earned festive catch-up with good people who get it.
What’s included:
Your $10 ticket covers a bar tab and snacks
A warm, welcoming mix of industry whānau across all screen guilds
The perfect chance to unwind, swap stories, and toast to another creative year
Whether you’ve been on set, in post, behind the scenes, or in front of the camera, come celebrate the people who make Aotearoa’s screen industry what it is, one big circus family.
Tickets: $10 per person – includes bar tab + snacks
Dress code: Come as you are (festive flair welcome!)

Doc Edge Festival 2026 - Regular Submission Deadline
2025-12-15
NZ filmmakers — submissions for Doc Edge Festival 2026 are now open!
Doc Edge invites Aotearoa’s documentary community to submit films for the 21st edition of the festival. They are looking for powerful New Zealand stories across shorts and features, as well as immersive, from emerging voices to established creatives working in the factual and hybrid space.
Selected films will screen as part of New Zealand’s Oscar®-qualifying documentary festival, and top local awards include major cash prizes and Oscar® consideration for 2027.
🏆 Best NZ Feature: $10,000 cash prize + Oscar® consideration
🏆 Best NZ Short: $2,500 cash prize + Oscar® consideration
Submissions via FilmFreeway.
📅 Regular deadline: 15 December 2025
📅 Late deadline: 31 January 2026
Be part of Aotearoa’s leading documentary platform and showcase your work to local and international audiences.

Combined Guilds Xmas Party WELLINGTON
2025-12-18 18:00 - 22:00 | Southern Cross Garden Bar, 39 Abel Smith Street, Wellington, 6011

Doc Edge Pitch 2026 - Early bird Submission Deadline
2026-01-16
Submissions are now open for Doc Edge Pitch 2026 — New Zealand’s premier platform for developing and showcasing new documentary projects.
Doc Edge is seeking compelling factual projects (shorts, features, and series) in development, production or rough-cut stage. Selected teams will pitch to international and local decision makers and receive mentoring, industry access, and networking opportunities during the festival.
Open to both NZ and international filmmakers.
📅 Early Bird deadline: 16 January 2026
📍 Pitching takes place during Doc Edge Festival 2026
🔗 Full details & application: https://docedge.nz/programme/industry/pitch/

Doc Edge Festival 2026 - Late Submission Deadline
2026-01-31
NZ filmmakers — submissions for Doc Edge Festival 2026 are now open!
Doc Edge invites Aotearoa’s documentary community to submit films for the 21st edition of the festival. They are looking for powerful New Zealand stories across shorts and features, as well as immersive, from emerging voices to established creatives working in the factual and hybrid space.
Selected films will screen as part of New Zealand’s Oscar®-qualifying documentary festival, and top local awards include major cash prizes and Oscar® consideration for 2027.
🏆 Best NZ Feature: $10,000 cash prize + Oscar® consideration
🏆 Best NZ Short: $2,500 cash prize + Oscar® consideration
Submissions via FilmFreeway.
📅 Late deadline: 31 January 2026
Be part of Aotearoa’s leading documentary platform and showcase your work to local and international audiences.

Doc Edge Festival 2026 - Extended Submission Deadline
2026-02-15
NZ filmmakers — submissions for Doc Edge Festival 2026 are now open!
Doc Edge invites Aotearoa’s documentary community to submit films for the 21st edition of the festival. They are looking for powerful New Zealand stories across shorts and features, as well as immersive, from emerging voices to established creatives working in the factual and hybrid space.
Selected films will screen as part of New Zealand’s Oscar®-qualifying documentary festival, and top local awards include major cash prizes and Oscar® consideration for 2027.
🏆 Best NZ Feature: $10,000 cash prize + Oscar® consideration
🏆 Best NZ Short: $2,500 cash prize + Oscar® consideration
Submissions via FilmFreeway.
📅 Extended deadline: 15 February 2026
Be part of Aotearoa’s leading documentary platform and showcase your work to local and international audiences.

Doc Edge Pitch 2026 - Regular Submission Deadline
2026-02-20
Submissions are open for Doc Edge Pitch 2026 — New Zealand’s premier platform for developing and showcasing new documentary projects.
Doc Edge is seeking compelling factual projects (shorts, features, and series) in development, production or rough-cut stage. Selected teams will pitch to international and local decision makers and receive mentoring, industry access, and networking opportunities during the festival.
Open to both NZ and international filmmakers.
📅 Regular deadline: 20 February 2026
📍 Pitching takes place during Doc Edge Festival 2026
🔗 Full details & application: https://docedge.nz/programme/industry/pitch/

Doc Edge Pitch 2026 – Late Submission Deadline
2026-03-29
Submissions are open for Doc Edge Pitch 2026 — New Zealand’s premier platform for developing and showcasing new documentary projects.
Doc Edge is seeking compelling factual projects (shorts, features, and series) in development, production or rough-cut stage. Selected teams will pitch to international and local decision makers and receive mentoring, industry access, and networking opportunities during the festival.
Open to both NZ and international filmmakers.
📅 Late deadline: 29 March 2026
📍 Pitching takes place during Doc Edge Festival 2026
🔗 Full details & application: https://docedge.nz/programme/industry/pitch/

Doc Edge Festival 2026 - Auckland
2026-06-24 - 2026-07-12
Experience the 21st edition of New Zealand’s premier, Oscar-qualifying Doc Edge Festival!
From 24 June to 12 July, Auckland will come alive across various venues with an extraordinary celebration of documentary storytelling.
This year’s festival features world-class screenings, thought-provoking talks, prestigious awards, industry networking events, and an immersive exhibition that pushes the boundaries of documentary art. Plus, the Doc Edge Schools Programme inspires the next generation of filmmakers and storytellers.
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