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.
Loop Select 008 (2007)
Director: Michael Duignan, Paolo Rotondo, Te Arepa Kahi, Sam Kelly, Jeff Hurrell, Jane Shearer, Peter Tonks
This exciting edition from Loop recordings contains a creative selection of New Zealand's best short films, documentaries, music videos and motion gra... 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 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
Loop Select 007 (2006)
This compliation features a selection of the most progressive new audio-visual content from New Zealand, and around the world. Featuring 9 acclaimed... 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
The Magical World Of Margaret Mahy (1994)
Director: Euan Frizzell
Five animated short films based on the best selling childrens books by acclaimed New Zealand author Margaret Mahy are available to behold. Stories inc... 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
Loop Select 006 (2004)
Director: Adam Stevens, Brian Challis, Steve Ayson, Simon Otto, Tom Reilly, Peter Tonks
This compilation contains a visual basket full of creative content from Aotearoa. Showcasing a collection of 6 music videos and 6 NZ short films inclu... 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