Why 2026 is the most exciting year for debut New Zealand films in ages
It’s been a stonking good year for bold, weird, fresh debut feature films. Alex Casey goes on a…
Review: Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant is a slimy and smart local body horror
Alex Casey reviews the latest entry to the gooey local horror canon. Here in Aotearoa, we have a…
The Ungrateful Tenant brings a timeless tale of housing woe to the NZ International Film Festival
The black-and-white silent film about the struggles of renting in Auckland takes some bold creative swings but the…
Ten must-see films at this year’s NZ International Film Festival
Already have decision fatigue for Whānau Mārama 2026? Thomas Giblin selects 10 easy wins. The hotly anticipated 2026…
‘Really mind-blowing’: The New Zealand coming-of-age film winning big overseas
After a phenomenal run on the international festival circuit, Paloma Schneideman is bringing her award-winning film Big Girls…