NZ Short Films
The roots of the short film genre lie deep in cinematic history itself. The earliest examples of motion pictures were short films. The first shows of the brothers Lumiere were merely a few minutes long. It took several years until the multi-reel film and later the full-length film took over.
Now days short films are usually shown on dedicated short-film festivals rather than prior to features. They are popular as first steps into the cinematic art among young filmmakers. As well, short film making is growing in popularity among users outside the traditional short film scene who are taking advantage of broadband Internet connections and affordable equipment such as "prosumer" or semi-professional cameras.
Below are some of the short films of Kiwi film makers who have managed to get some exposure for their work. An Internatiomnal Short Film Festival may be accessed via the "Special Interest" feature.
Births, Deaths and Marriages (2019)
Director: Beatrice Joblin
Starring: Geraldine Brophy
One family. One weekend. One hell of a home video. Births, Deaths and Marriages is a slice of life kiwi comedy about life, death and everything in bet... Read more
48 Hours 2010 (2010)
Director: Various
Starring: Various
The short films on these DVDs were created entirely in one weekend in 2010. More than 10,000 committed people, in more than 600 teams, competed around... Read more
Show Me Shorts Film Festival: Volume 2 (2010)
Director: Various, James Cunningham, Sima Urale
Show Me Shorts is an annual national film festival bringing the best Kiwi and Australian short films to New Zealand cinemas. This DVD contains a selec... Read more
Show Me Shorts Film Festival: Volume 1 (2010)
7.7/10
Director: Various, James Cunningham, Sima Urale
'Show Me Shorts' is an annual national film festival bringing the best Kiwi and Australian short films to New Zealand cinemas. This DVD contains a sel... Read more
Loop Select 009 (2010)
7.6/10
Another basket full to the megabyte max of conscious content. Music, short films, motion graphics, music videos and live concerts. The package feat... Read more
48 Hours 2009 (2009)
Director: Various
The 48 Hour Film Competition is officially NZ's largest film competition! There is nothing quite like it. It's a serious challenge for both first time... Read more
It Came from the Swamp (2008)
Director: Various
"It Came from the Swamp" is a compilation of short films giving a sample of the talent coming from the great unsung film melting pot of Hamilton. Som... Read more
48 Hours 2008 (2008)
Director: Various
48Hours is officially NZ's largest film competition! It's a cinematic boot camp, but instead of a drill sergeant screaming obscenities at you it's the... Read more
Wellington Fringe Film Festival - A Retrospective Collection (2007)
Director: Various
These 20 films have been selected from over 1200 shorts screened throughout the Wellington Fringe Film Festival's 20 year history. This DVD provides a... Read more
48 Hours 2007 (2007)
Director: Various
The motto is WRITE. SHOOT. CUT. SURVIVE. and in 2007 more than 10,000 committed people, in more than 400 teams, competed around New Zealand to be crow... Read more