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Celebrating Film
Welcome to the home of the New Zealand International Film Festival, screening around New Zealand from July to November every year.
2012 dates for the four main centres have now been announced: click through for Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin dates.
Submissions for the 2012 Festival are now open. Entry forms and regulations available here.
An Indie Festival That Loves Film More Than Hype.
— Joe Morgenstern, Wall St Journal
- Auckland Jul 19 - Aug 05
- Christchurch Aug 09 - Aug 26
- Dunedin Jul 27 - Aug 12
- Gisborne - Dates TBC
- Greymouth - Dates TBC
- Hamilton - Dates TBC
- Hawke's Bay - Dates TBC
- Kerikeri - Dates TBC
- Masterton - Dates TBC
- Nelson - Dates TBC
- New Plymouth - Dates TBC
- Palmerston North - Dates TBC
- Tauranga - Dates TBC
- Wellington Jul 27 - Aug 12
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The Festival presents a great opportunity to be partnered with an internationally-renowned and celebrated not-for-profit event. Different sponsor levels are available. More...
We love Volunteers
Put your passion for film to good use - volunteer with the New Zealand International Film Festival.
The Festival is only possible with the support of a heroic group of people who are passionate about film. Are you Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin or Christchurch-based? Help in making the Festival a success in the main centres. More...