Shorts in Schools

Kids love short films. Engage your students with New Zealand's leading short film festival. Show Me Shorts offers free resources for teachers to guide you in setting up exercises around studying and making your own films in the classroom. We can also bring a collection of short films to present at your school for a small fee. These programmes are aimed at supporting teachers of upper primary level tamariki aged 7-12 years. Introduce your students to the magic of cinema and inspire their imaginations.

Shorts in Schools: Short Film Club

Book now for a Short Film Club experience for your school. Our experienced team will come to your school and present a collection of new short films that have been carefully curated. We'll engage the tamariki in a discussion about the films and present some ideas for how they can make their own films.
Find out more here
Shorts in Schools: Mini Movie Making

This collection of fun resources is designed to help teachers and children make short films in the classroom. Follow the lessons for practical advice on different aspects of making mini movies.
Find out more here
Shorts in Schools: Watch & Learn Kit

This kit includes nine New Zealand short films for children, with accompanying teaching exercises in line with the NZ Curriculum. It's a simple, easy-to-use resource for teachers and parents wanting to enjoy short films with their tamariki, and explore their wider themes.
Check out the Watch & Learn kit below

Shorts in Schools: Watch & Learn kit

This kit includes nine New Zealand short films for children, with accompanying teaching exercises. It's a simple, easy-to-use resource for teachers and parents wanting to explore New Zealand short films and their wider themes.

This kit was written primarily by Richard George (Principal of Parnell District School) and Dr Emma Blomkamp with support from the Show Me Shorts whanau. The lessons have been designed to align with the NZ Curriculum.