MISTY FLICKS FILM FESTIVAL
SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE
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
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 Close 30th June
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
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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