Friday, 6 November - Sunday, 8 November
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.
Feature, short, and youth film submissions are now OPEN!
Submissions open: 1 March 2026
Submissions close: 30 June 2026
Applicants notified: 31 July 2026
The home of independent film in the heart of Aotearoa.
Since 2018, Misty Flicks has been supporting, promoting and celebrating 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.
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