
Aotearoa New Zealand’s top international short film festival
Show Me Shorts brings three collections of short films to the festival, featuring the best of Aotearoa and international filmmaking. From comedy, drama and documentary to animation and everything in between, there’s a little something for everyone. Choose from the Sampler, Aotearoa or Whānau Friendly collections and discover a world of bold stories, fresh perspectives and emerging talent, all in one sitting.
The Sampler
Taste a selection of highlight short films from Show Me Shorts Film Festival. Inspiring and thoughtful stories include long-distance love on a distant planet, precocious children up to mischief, a whole town stuck waiting for bad luck to pass, and a man stuck in a time loop. Comedy, science fiction, romance and coming-of-age classics abound.
Run Time: 99 mins
Rating: M – Domestic violence, drug use, offensive language.
Aotearoa
Beautiful stories of our land and our people. The movies in this collection showcase the work of talented New Zealand short film makers. Bold coming-of-age films sit alongside thoughtful drama, silly comedic fun, inventive fantasy and warm-hearted documentary. We explore unlikely friendships, face our past and step into the unfolding future.
Run Time: 96 mins
Rating: M – Drug use, offensive language, sex scenes & mental health themes.
Whānau Friendly
In this collection of short films for children and their families, cute animals and inquisitive insects spring to life in vibrant animations. Learn about kindness, curiosity and heart as they defeat negativity and overcome bullying by working together. With a dose of magic and explosions for good measure! Find out why this is one of the most popular sections of Show Me Shorts.
Run Time: 61 mins
Ratings: G
The Pastorius Waller Theatre at The Suter
Sun 25 Oct
The Sampler: 2pm – 3.30pm
Aotearoa Shorts: 5.30pm – 7pm
Whānau Friendly: 10am – 11.30am
Session times: approx. 90 min
$14 – $18
Highly visual / audio based