Loading Docs is warming up for the release of its Season 10 titles.
The films will premiere at an event on 25 September, at Auckland’s The Hollywood – which this week hosted a premiere for this year’s Day One Shorts.
Loading Docs has six titles in its mix, which this year addresses the theme Attention. Titles will head online following the premiere event.
Grab tix for the premiere here.
The titles playing will be:
Mauri Moana – Beneath the waters of Aotea, Great Barrier Island, a toxic algae silently spreads, suffocating the life force of the seafloor and threatening the island’s marine life. The invasive Caulerpa casts a creeping shadow over Aotearoa’s ocean depths, disrupting the deep connection between the tangata whenua and the moana.
Dir: Nathaniel Howe | Prod: Stevie Davis-Tana
Out There – Filmmaker Alexis Smith joins a mysterious network in New Zealand, dedicated to communicating with extraterrestrials. Through meditative practices under the stars, she seeks to uncover the mysteries of the universe whilst confronting her own sense of reality.
Dir: Alexis Smith | Prod: Harry Wynn
Hifi Ulu – As his tenth birthday approaches, Luka prepares for a significant Niuean rite of passage. The ceremony becomes a catalyst for cultural expectations and unspoken conflicts. Luka simply hopes to navigate this special day in his own way.
Dir: Chantelle Burgoyne | Prod: Hayley Felise
The Man Outside – Abandoned by the law, a woman and her flatmates are left to fend for themselves against her relentless stalker, turning their everyday lives into a real-life thriller.
Dir: Liv McClymont | Prod: Jessica Todd
Tū Tonu – Still Standing – After a 60-day protest to save Auckland’s ancient trees lands him in jail, champion tree climber Zane Wedding has a life-changing realisation. Guided by the wairua of his tupuna, Zane must follow a new path, knowing that standing up for what’s right might mean sacrificing what he loves.
Dir/Prod: Andy Day & Brady Polkinghorne
Here the Wild Things Are – Each year, Aotearoa joins a high-stakes global competition where thousands of ecologists and enthusiasts scour cities, photographing wildlife and hoping to discover new species. What starts out as a playful quest ends up raising a serious question: Can these snapshots help save the planet, one photo at a time?
Dir: Kelly Gilbride | Prod: Madison Smith
