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Film fans from across the capital flocked to Massey University Theatre on 16 August for screenings of both programmes of Ngā Whanaunga: Aotearoa New Zealand’s Best - aka, the country’s top short films, with a range of coveted prizes announced after the final credits rolled. See pics below, and details on all the winners here. Photos by Hagen Hopkins

The vibes were all love at the NZ premiere of Bati, the first Fijian film to feature at NZIFF. The screening at the Hollywood Avondale certainly brightened a winter’s day, and the smiles after the film said it all. Bula! Photos: Jinki Cambronero

Music fans turned out in droves for the world premiere of Anchor Me - The Don McGlashan Story at Auckland's Civic. The doco was a massive hit, and speeches from the music legend himself and director Shirley Horrocks had the crowd captivated at the after-screening Q&A. A truly magical night! Photos by Jinki Cambronero

Movie fans were in high spirits at the world premiere of Kiwi film, Notes From a Fish! The film got an enthusiastic tick of approval from the audience, and there were good vibes all round as guests laughed along to the speeches and enjoyed catch-ups with friends at the Hollywood Avondale. Photos by Jinki Cambronero