Join us at the Misty Flicks Film Festival 2025
Ready? This year’s festival is packed with short, feature, youth and challenge films that are bold, authentic and uniquely Aotearoa … But wait, that’s not it!
There’s opening event, panel Q&A’s, catered networking, the closing and awards events, and more!
Here’s what’s happening over the weekend…
Friday, October 31 - Opening Night
6.00pm
Doors open
Movie tunes played by Te Awamutu Brass Band
6.30pm
Official welcome from Festival MC Leon Hemara and Misty Flicks Board Chair Tracey Hancock
Short Film Showcase: After Dark
Q&A facilitated by Sam Elton-Walters
Nibbles & drinks
Saturday, November 1
8.30am Breakfast at Misty Flicks HQ* |
Sunday, November 2
9.30am Pitch the Producers (closed session)
11.30am Feature: The Reach - Book tickets here
1.00pm Challenge films - Book tickets here
1:45pm Youth photos on the red carpet
2.15pm Youth screening - facilitated by Pam Kaval - Book tickets here
2.15pm Diverse Voices of Aotearoa: Keeping ethics in filmmaking talk - facilitated by Ninakaye Taane-Tinorau*
3.45pm Awards & closing ceremony
4.30pm Feature: The Red Admiral - Book tickets here
Note: Events marked with an asterisk (*) are exclusive to Festival Pass holders.
Book your tickets to join us! Click here.