MISTY FLICKS FILM FESTIVAL
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The home of independent film in the heart of Aotearoa.
Misty Flicks is the home for independent filmmakers, audiences, and bold storytelling. Based in the Waikato, we're growing a connected film community through our annual festival, filmmaker development, networking, and opportunities that help independent film thrive.
Whether you're creating films, supporting filmmakers, or discovering stories you won't find anywhere else, welcome.
Misty Flicks
Film Festival 2026
6–8 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 for 2026 are CLOSED
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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Misty Flicks | The Home of Independent Film in the Heart of Aotearoa. Films made by the curiously independent for the independently curious.