Save the date and submit

Posted Tuesday 10 Sep 2024

Save the date and submit

Māoriland invites film, video, digital and interactive media work and artwork (all mediums) made by Indigenous creatives to submit their projects for Māoriland Film Festival 2025.

Māoriland Film Festival is Aotearoa’s international Indigenous Film Festival, held each March in the vibrant community of Ōtaki.

The MFF is the world’s largest celebration of Indigenous storytelling with five days of screenings, interactive installation and art exhibitions, industry events and more.

The 12th Māoriland Film Festival will be held from March 26 - 30, 2025.

At the heart of Māoriland is manaaki. They are committed to nurturing talent and supporting genuine connections for everyone who participates in the festival.

Key Submission Dates:

Submissions for MFF2025 opened: SEPTEMBER 4 2024

Submissions close: OCTOBER 31 2024

Late Submissions ($25NZD fee) close: NOVEMBER 27 2024

Notification Date: All filmmakers will be notified by JANUARY 31 2025

Submit your film here.