School screenings
How to get short films played in your classroom
Short films are the perfect medium for getting young people interested in story telling, language, literacy and creative technologies. Discover how your school can engage with New Zealand's leading short film festival, from in-school screenings to exciting cinema experiences.
The films are curated for upper primary children aged 7-12 years.
School Screenings
Engage your students with New Zealand’s leading short film festival.
We offer a variety of educational opportunities to connect tamariki with our rich storytelling culture through short films. We are pleased to offer special screenings of the Whānau Friendly section of the Show Me Shorts programme to primary and intermediate school teachers at schools and cinemas nationwide.
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School Group Screenings
Kids love short films. The best way to introduce them to this wonderful storytelling form is with their friends and teachers at school. Our School Group Screenings programme brings a special selection of Whānau Friendly short films directly into your school. We offer six short films curated for ages 7-12 years, delivered by one of our friendly and qualified team members who will give an inspiring and educational interactive presentation.
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School Group Screenings in Cinemas
Nothing beats the cinema experience. If your school wants to give the kids an afternoon out at the movies, we welcome pre-booked groups of school children at screenings of our Whānau Friendly short films. We can work with you to book a suitable time at one of the 40 venues we partner with across the country. The cost of this programme varies depending on the cinema and number of children.
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What films can you expect?
Our team of experts curates a new collection of short films for this programme each year as part of the festival. As part of the selection process the films are watched by groups of adults and children to assess their suitability, how well they are understood and enjoyed.
The films for this section are announced in early September. We promise a high-quality selection that balances fun and diversity with educational value. The films are curated with ages 7-12 years in mind, as well as the enjoyment of the whole family.
Register Your Interest?
Contact us to get updates and express your interest in this programme.
Educational resources kit
Shorts In Schools 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.
Teaching Resources
Show Me Shorts has developed teaching resources to help encourage kids into filmmaking. These resources have been used and refined through several school holiday programmes and are now available to help teachers design lesson plans.
We have two plans: a teaching plan for when filmmaking equipment is available (a camera and shotgun mic) and a teaching plan for when only ipads or similar devices are available. You’re welcome to download the PDFs with these teaching plans and adapt and develop as you wish.
Nothing says thank you like a donation
If you enjoyed this resource and can afford it please consider making a donation to Show Me Shorts Film Festival Trust
