MĀORILAND FILM FESTIVAL
2026-03-24 08:00 - 2026-03-28 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
MĀORILAND CHARITABLE TRUST OPERATES FROM THE MĀORILAND HUB IN ŌTAKI, A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN MĀORI AND INDIGENOUS SCREEN AND CREATIVE ARTS.
Māoriland is a Māori-led organisation grounded in a holistic, kaupapa Māori worldview. We believe in the power of the arts to uplift, connect, and transform lives.
We deliver a year-round ecosystem of events and programmes that support artists to thrive, share their stories, and grow their practice.
Through these activities, we contribute to a vibrant global Indigenous creative sector and a future where communities thrive socially, culturally, and economically.
Māoriland is nurturing a generation of confident, connected storytellers – strengthening cultural identity, improving wellbeing, and building a more inclusive Aotearoa.
Our social investment through the Māoriland Film Festival alone delivered $23 million into the local community (2014-2024 data).
Our activities are guided by the pou, the ridgepoles that underpin all our activities; koakoa, ohooho, manaakitanga & kōtahitanga.

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/

MASTERCLASS: What You Need to Create a Series with Rachel Lang
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:30 | online
Join Award winning screenwriter Rachel Lang MNZM as she walks us through the elements needed to create a fabulous TV series proposal.
If you want to make your idea a reality join our online masterclass to get tips from one of the best. Rachel’s name is all over New Zealand Television – Outrageous Fortune, Go Girls, Nothing Trivial, The Almighty Johnsons, Mercy Peak, the Blue Rose, Filthy Rich, to mention a few….
Come to this online Masterclass with Rachel as she shares her knowledge. Learn about the essential requirements of a television series proposal.
The session includes a presentation followed by dedicated time for Q&A.
Thursday April 16 2026
7 – 8.30pm, online.
Ticket Information:
NZWG, Ngā Aho Whakaari, PASC & PISA Members: $5.00 each
General Admission: $10.00 each
Purchase Tickets:
https://events.humanitix.com/masterclass-what-you-need-to-create-a-series-with-rachel-lang/tickets

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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VF 48Hours 2026
2026-07-31 08:00 - 2026-08-02 17:00
The Vista Foundation 48Hours is NZ’s largest guerrilla filmmaking competition! There is nothing quite like it. Over 10,000 short films have been produced in the 48Hours competition over the 22 years it has run.
Over 500 teams of filmmakers enter each year with just 48 hours to write, shoot and cut a film with a given genre and a collection of assigned elements. Filmmakers compete for awards in their regions, culminating in a grand final event where the national winner takes the title of Grand National Champion.
The Vista Foundation 48Hours aims to create a dynamic event that provides opportunities for emerging and established filmmakers to make short films in an environment that encourages innovation, creative risk-taking, and builds long term collaborations and community. We offer a screening opportunity and an enthusiastic inbuilt audience within the competition for teams to showcase their talent.
