For the first time ever, NZIFF will present a film project at the upcoming Cannes Marché du Film in July.
NZIFF will be part of Fantastic 7, a programme which shines a spotlight on the global genre industry presenting them to international co-producers and distributors. NZIFF will present James Ashcroft's feature film in development The Rule of Jenny Pen.
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It’s the news you’ve been waiting for: Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival 2021 will take place in October/November in 13 towns and cities nationwide and will include the festival’s flagship venues – The Civic in Auckland, The Embassy in Wellington, Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch, and Dunedin's Regent Theatre. Read more here
Our 2020 audience survey was the most in-depth survey we have ever done. Thanks to those who took the time to tell us about their experiences with the film festival in 2020. Of those who responded, 80% watched films online or in a cinema and of those who watched online, 74% rated the experience as excellent or very good.
