Each month ShowNews presents a film at Academy Cinemas picked by a special film industry guest. For May, Neil Stitchbury has chosen the film noir spoof comedy DEAD MEN DON'T WEAR PLAID starring Steve Martin! This was the last film for both famed costume designer Edith Head and composer Miklós Rózsa. Tickets only $10! Happy […]
NZCS Presents: What DJ & Bevan did in the Shadows Prepping for fast-paced, multi-cam mayhem on What We Do in the Shadows Join us for a laid-back evening with cinematographers DJ Stipsen NZCS and Bevan Crothers as they share their experiences working on the Emmy-winning comedy series What We Do in the Shadows — a […]
The Canadian short films in this collection are full of youthful vigour and energy. The selection offers thoughtful observations about our world and our connections to each other. Rich cinematic symbolism is employed to great effect, demonstrating the power of the current generation of filmmakers and particularly documentary makers in Canada today. Join us for […]
Each month ShowNews presents a film at Academy Cinemas picked by a special film industry guest. For June, the chosen film is musical dramedy GRACE OF MY HEART chosen by Karyn Rachtman, who was executive music producer on the film. Happy Hour drinks from 7:00pm. Screening 8:15pm. Directed by Allison Anders Starring Peter Fonda, Bruce […]
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 […]
The Canadian short films in this collection are full of youthful vigour and energy. The selection offers thoughtful observations about our world and our connections to each other. Rich cinematic symbolism is employed to great effect, demonstrating the power of the current generation of filmmakers and particularly documentary makers in Canada today. Join us for […]
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 […]
The Canadian short films in this collection are full of youthful vigour and energy. The selection offers thoughtful observations about our world and our connections to each other. Rich cinematic symbolism is employed to great effect, demonstrating the power of the current generation of filmmakers and particularly documentary makers in Canada today. Join us for […]
Feature documentary screening at Doc Edge. In the island nation of Kiribati, a mother and son fight to hold onto their way of life in the face of climate change, globalisation and Kiribati’s history of colonisation.
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Discover the creativity and passion of top South African filmmakers with this vibrant collection of shorts. Be inspired by an incredible true story. Meet curious children and befriend a disgruntled neighbour. Travel with us to South Africa, and worlds beyond from the comfort of your local cinema. Thank you to Andrea Voges and Helene Naicker […]
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 […]
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 […]
Discover the creativity and passion of top South African filmmakers with this vibrant collection of shorts. Be inspired by an incredible true story. Meet curious children and befriend a disgruntled neighbour. Travel with us to South Africa, and worlds beyond from the comfort of your local cinema. Thank you to Andrea Voges and Helene Naicker […]
Celebrate 20 Years of Outrageous Fortune – With Its Creators! Before Cheryl ruled the family and Van stole our hearts, two brilliant minds brought the Wests to life: Rachel Lang & James Griffin. Join us for a one-night-only live conversation as the writer's share behind-the-scenes stories, iconic clips from the show, wild moments, and the […]
A fascinating, informative panel discussion about the good, bad and ugly of working with AI. AI offers many exciting opportunities for speed, creativity and enhanced productivity but it also introduces tricky questions around copyright, ownership, and collaboration that writers need to understand. Whether you embrace it or reject it, or just find it perplexing, AI […]
Hey Writer, looking to improve your craft, learn new skills, shift the dial or just connect with a writing community? This event is so for you. Writefest annually brings an amazing group of tutors and wordsmiths together under one roof to inspire and teach you a broad range of writing skills over one creatively stimulating […]
Directed by Jacques Demy Starring Catherine Deneuve, Anne Vernon, Nino Castelnuovo, Marc Michel Each month ShowNews presents a film at Academy Cinemas picked by a special film industry guest. For July, the chosen film is Jacque Demy's musical masterpiece THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG, chosen by Geoff Fiebig who works in the Art Department! Happy Hour […]
