The Festival
About
Misty Flicks is a not-for-profit independent film festival held annually in the Central region of Aotearoa, New Zealand. The festival offers a wide-ranging programme of local and indigenous cinema. It aims to introduce and unite audiences to different voices and cultures through the power of storytelling.
Misty Flicks creates a platform to nurture the careers of tomorrow's storytellers by providing educational opportunities and workshops. It makes film accessible to its people and creates a sense of community and connectedness through the arts by connecting filmmakers and audiences in discussions and seminars based on the principles of manaakitanga.
Misty Flicks was founded in 2018 by a group of passionate film makers who wanted to inspire and unite communities by showcasing the voices of the Waikato. This is why we are passionate to place the Central region of Aotearoa, New Zealand on the national and international cultural map and celebrate this unique part of New Zealand as the centre for screen business.
Mission
We believe that a story has the power to challenge people’s views, create empathy and understanding and push our boundaries of belief. As well as being entertaining, a story can inspire or move us.
Vision
Our mission is to celebrate the creativity in visual storytelling and nurture the careers of future filmmakers through our programmes and workshops. We want to make film accessible to our residents by providing discussions and seminars. We want to bring the story of the world and support artists and audiences who embody diversity, innovation,and curiosity all in the beautiful set of the Central north region.
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Misty Flicks Film Festival Schedule
Location: The Regent Theatre Te Awamutu (235 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu 3800)
Friday 22nd November
5:30 - 6:00pm PM: Opening Ceremony
6:20 PM: Premiere Screening of Weaving the People (74mins) & Q&A (30mins)
8:30 PM: Nibbles and Networking (30mins)
Saturday 23rd November
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: Unofficial Breakfast with the crew at Storyteller (221 Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu 3800)
An invite to network with others. Purchase your breakfast off the menu before the festival.10:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Challenge, followed by Misty Flicks Short Film Showcase: Afternoon Delight + Q&A Sam Elton Walters with filmmakers (30mins)
12:30 PM: BREAK FOR LUNCH (Pick up Ice Cream or Donuts at Hoops and Scoops)
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Voices of Aotearoa
3:30 PM: Feature 2 (KA WHAWHAI TONU)
5:30 PM: Digital Stories
6:30 PM: Misty Flicks Short Film Showcase: After Dark + Q&A Networking
Sunday 24th November
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Pitching (pre-selected only)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: BREAK FOR LUNCH (Pick up Ice Cream or Donuts at Hoops and Scoops - 54 Sloane Street, Te Awamutu 3800)
2:05 PM - 2:45 PM: Youth Screening Presentation
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Award Presentation
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Festival Closing Ceremony
Repeat screenings on Sunday:
12:05 PM - 12:30 PM: Digital Stories (repeat)
1:05 PM - 3:20 PM: Ka Whawhai Tonu (repeat)
3:30 PM - 5:02 PM: Weaving the People (repeat)
5:20 PM - 6:52 PM: Challenge + Afternoon Delights (repeat)
7:00 PM - 8:36 PM: After Dark (repeat)