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From the heart of the Waikato, Misty Flicks celebrates and shares Aotearoa New Zealand's diverse stories.
The home of independent film in the heart of Aotearoa.
Misty Flicks supports, promotes and celebrates independent filmmaking in New Zealand, fostering a community where creativity and storytelling thrive.
Join us at our annual film festival, come along to a lab, or connect at one of the events throughout the year.
Misty Flicks Film Festival 2026
6th -8th November, Regent Theatre, Te Awamutu
Join us for a weekend of powerful storytelling featuring short and feature-length films, thought-provoking panel discussions, and opportunities to connect.
We’re proud to showcase diverse voices and stories from across the Waikato, the Central Region, and beyond — celebrating creativity from all corners of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Submissions are CLOSED!
Film submissions open
Submit your Feature, Short, or Youth film, or take on the Challenge, for the opportunity to see your work on the big screen this year.
Submissions open: 1 March 2026
Submissions close: 30 June 2026
Applicants notified: 31 July 2026
Submissions are CLOSED!
Submissions are officially closed for the 2026 Misty Flicks Film Festival. A huge thank you to every filmmaker who trusted us with their work this year. Whether it's your first film or your tenth, we know how much time, creativity, persistence, and courage goes into getting a film across the finish line and submitted.
This year we've received a record number of submissions, making 2026 our biggest year yet. Our programming team will now watch every eligible film and carefully curate this year's Official Selection. Thank you again for being part of Misty Flicks. We look forward to notifying the finalists on 31 July.
FOR THE INDEPENDENTLY CURIOUS.
In a world of sequels, prequels, remakes, and reboots, Misty Flicks is a place to discover something different.
Unique stories you won't see anywhere else.
Stories that reflect who we are.
Stories that challenge, surprise, entertain, and stay with you long after the credits roll.
This is cinema worth turning your phone off for.
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Helping independent film thrive
Misty Flicks is proud to work alongside partners, sponsors, funders, and supporters who share our vision of amplifying Aotearoa's independent films and filmmakers through the power of screen.
Thank you for helping create a place where independent voices can be seen, heard, and celebrated.
Misty Flicks | The Home of Independent Film in the Heart of Aotearoa. Films made by the curiously independent for the independently curious.