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Show Me Shorts is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading international short film festival

Our mission is to connect Aotearoa New Zealand audiences with short films and champion Aotearoa New Zealand short filmmakers!

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    Our Festival

    Show Me Shorts is a film festival that includes more than 100 physical screenings in 40 cinema venues across New Zealand each October.

  • Panel discussion at the Show Me Short Film Festival, with five people seated on stage, one person speaking into a microphone, and a large screen displaying the festival's name behind them.

    Get Educated

    We provide professional development and networking opportunities for aspiring short filmmakers through our Industry Day, Filmmaker Talks, Filmmaker Resources and various masterclasses.

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