The fabulous Show Me Shorts is turning 20!!
And they're celebrating by releasing a BIG 20th Anniversary Programme
During 7–27 October, audiences can choose from a massive 127 screenings and events taking place at 40 cinemas and community venues across Aotearoa. There are 83 short films in the programme, which have been divided into 11 themed collections.
To mark the occasion, Show Me Shorts is presenting a 20th Anniversary Retrospective collection of shorts from iconic New Zealand filmmakers. They are also throwing three massive opening night parties at The Civic in Auckland, The Embassy in Wellington and Alice Cinemas in Christchurch - promising premieres galore, opportunities to meet the filmmakers and hear their stories.
Wonderful Wiftie and Festival Director Gina Dellabarca says, “Show Me Shorts has been a labour of love from the beginning. What started as a small hobby project between a group of friends has blossomed into an internationally renowned beacon for movie lovers. I’m so thankful to all the many people and organisations that have contributed to Show Me Shorts. During the last two decades, I’ve seen tens of thousands of brain-tingling stories, from the hearts and minds of talented creatives. It’s a privilege to be part of the journey of so many New Zealand filmmakers in particular. Watching their careers flourish is a joy.”
The country of focus for this year’s festival is China. A richly creative collection of short films is included in the Chinese Focus, with several filmmakers travelling here to present their work and take part in panel discussions, meetings and networking events - including writer/director Hanlin Liu whose comedy about a man navigating an AI phone service 转人工 (Representative, Please) will make its world premiere at Auckland Opening Night.
Click here for the full fabulous programme!
Bring it on!