List of New Zealand films

This is a list of feature films and pre-1910 short films produced or co-produced by New Zealand companies (with some early 1900s exceptions), ordered by the year of release.

Key

Pre 1910

Title Director(s) Genre Notes
1898
Opening of the Auckland Industrial and Mining ExhibitionAlfred Henry WhitehouseDocumentaryFirst NZ film; lost
Māori ScenesJoseph PerryDocumentaryFirst NZ films of Māori; lost
Uhlan winning the Auckland Cup at Ellerslie Racecourse †Alfred Henry WhitehouseDocumentaryFirst NZ horse-race filmed;lost
1899
Regatta sceneAlfred Henry WhitehouseDocumentarylost
Maori Canoe Hurdle Race at WaikatoAlfred Henry WhitehouseDocumentarylost
1900
The Departure of the Second Contingent for the Boer WarAlfred Henry WhitehouseDocumentaryOldest surviving NZ film
The World's First Lady MayorEnos Silvanus PeglerDocu-dramaRe-enactment of 1893 speech
1901
Royal Visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to New ZealandJoseph PerryDocumentarylost
Waimangu Geyser in actionJoseph PerryDocumentarylost Waimangu Geyser
Dummy MaceFranklyn Barrettstaged boxing match
1903
A Message from MarsFranklyn BarrettDramaFirst science fiction film made in NZ; lost
Ally Sloper as a ConjurorFranklyn BarrettComedyHarry Hall of Masterton as Ally Sloper
Ally Sloper on HolidayFranklyn BarrettComedyshot at Days Bay
Ally Sloper at the RacesFranklyn BarrettComedyfilmed at the old Hutt Park racecourse
1908
The Sea Coasts of New ZealandFranklyn BarrettDocumentary

1910s

Title Director(s) Genre Notes
1913
HinemoaGaston MélièsFirst NZ feature film; lost
How Chief Te Ponga Won His BrideGaston Mélièslost
Loved by a Maori ChieftessGaston Mélièslost
The River WanganuiGaston MélièsDocumentary
1914
HinemoaGeorge TarrRomanceFirst feature film with a NZ producer and director; lost
1916
A Maori Maid's LoveRaymond Longfordlost
The Mutiny of the BountyRaymond Longfordlost
The TestRawdon Blandfordmelodramalost

1920s

Title Director Genre Notes
1921
BeyondWilliam Desmond TaylorDramalost
The BetrayerBeaumont SmithDramalost
The Bloke from Freeman's BayRudall HaywardComedyHayward's first film
1922
The Birth of New ZealandHarrington ReynoldsEarliest New Zealand film of which footage (fragments only) are known to still exist.
My Lady of the CaveRudall Hayward
Ten Thousand Miles in the Southern CrossGeorge TarrDocumentary/travelogue
1923
The Romance of Sleepy HollowHenry J. Makepeacelost
1924
Rewi's Last StandRudall Haywardfragments only remain
Venus of the South SeasJames R. Sullivan
1925
The Adventures of AlgyBeaumont Smith
Glorious New ZealandArthur Messengerdocumentary
1927
Carbine's HeritageEdwin Coubray (Ted)lost
The Romance of Hine-moaGustav Paulilost
The Te Kooti TrailRudall HaywardHistorical drama
Under the Southern CrossGustav Paulilost
1928
The Bush CinderellaRudall Hayward
1929
Under the Southern CrossLew Collinsa.k.a. The Devil's Pit or Taranga. Only fragments remain

1930s

Title Director Genre Notes
1930
The Romance Of MaorilandEdward T. BrownNever released. Intended as New Zealand's first feature-length "talkie". 30 minutes of footage only remain.
1934
Romantic New ZealandtravelogueNew Zealand's first released "talkie" film.
1935
Down on the FarmStewart PittNew Zealand's first non-documentary "talkie". Fragments only remain. First film shot entirely in the South Island.
Hei TikiAlexander Markeya.k.a. Primitive Passions, A Saga of the Maoris.
New Zealand's Charm: A Romantic Outpost of EmpireCyril James MortonScenic
Magic Playgrounds in New Zealand's GeyserlandScenic
1936
Phar Lap's SonA. L. Lewisa.k.a. Phar Lap's Son?. Lost.
On the Friendly RoadRudall HaywarddramaFeatures early New Zealand media personality Colin Scrimgeour in a lead role, playing his radio persona, "Uncle Scrim".
The Wagon and the StarJ. J. W. PollarddramaOnly one reel remains.
1937
New Zealand Review no.1, Holiday SoundsScenic
1938
New Zealand Review No.5, Mountain HolidayScenic

1940s

Title Director Genre Notes
1940
Rewi's Last StandRudall HaywardHistorical drama/War
One Hundred Crowded YearsH H BridgmanDocu-dramaOfficial Centennial film
1941
Country LadsStanhope AndrewsPatriotic propagandaNational Film Unit

1950s

Title Director Genre Notes
1950
1950 British Empire GamesSports documentary 1950 British Empire Games
Journey for ThreeMichael ForlongImmigration propaganda
1952
Broken BarrierJohn O'SheaDrama
1954
Royal New Zealand Journey / A Queen's Royal TourOxley HughanDocumentary1953–1954 royal tour of New Zealand
The SeekersKen AnnakinAdventureLocation shooting for British film with NZ setting.

1960s

Title Director Genre Notes
1964
140 Days Under the WorldGeoffrey ScottDocumentary1965 Academy Award Nominee: Documentary Short.[citation needed]
RunawayJohn O'SheaDramaFirst film appearance for several noted New Zealand media personalities, including Selwyn Muru, Barry Crump, and Kiri Te Kanawa.
1966
Don't Let It Get YouJohn O'SheaComedy[citation needed]

1970s

Title Director Genre Notes
1970
This is New ZealandHugh MacdonaldDocumentaryMade for Expo '70 in Osaka, projected over three screens
1972
To Love a MaoriRudall HaywardShot on 16mm. New Zealand's first colour feature film; Hayward's last film.
1973
Rangi's CatchMichael ForlongChildren's dramaFilm debut of Temuera Morrison
1974
Games '74John King, Sam Pillsbury, Paul Maunder, Arthur EverardSports documentary1974 British Commonwealth Games
1975
Landfall †Paul Maundershot on 16mm
Test Pictures: Eleven Vignettes from a Relationship †Geoff StevenDrama
1976
Off the Edge †Michael FirthSkiing
1977
Sleeping DogsRoger DonaldsonDrama/actionFirst NZ film to open in the U.S.
SoloTony Williams
Wild ManGeoff Murphy
1978
Angel MineDavid Blyth [fr]Fantasy Art New Zealand
Skin Deep *Geoff StevenDrama
1979
Middle Age Spread *†John ReidComedyshot on 16mm
Sons for the Return Home *†Paul MaunderDrama based on the 1973 book by Albert Wendt

1980s

Title Director Genre Notes
1980
Beyond Reasonable DoubtJohn LaingDramaBased on the true story of the Crewe murders and wrongful conviction of Arthur Allan Thomas
SqueezeRichard TurnerDramashot on 16mm
1981
Bad Blood *Mike NewelldramaNZ-British co-production
Dead Kids / Strange Behaviour / Shadowland †Michael LaughlinhorrorAU-NZ-US co-production
Goodbye Pork Pie *Geoff Murphycomedy, road movie
Pictures †*Michael Black Entered into the 12th Moscow International Film Festival
Race for the Yankee ZephyrDavid HemmingsactionAustralia - NZ co-production
Smash Palace *Roger Donaldsondrama
Wildcat †Ross Prosser, Russel Campbell, Alister Barryshot on 16mm
1982
Carry Me Back †*John Reidcomedy
The Scarecrow *Sam Pillsbury
Battletruck
(reissued as Warlords of the 21st Century)
Harley CoklissactionHollywood film shot on location
A Woman of Good CharacterDavid Blyth [fr]Historical drama AKA Lizzie; shot on 16mm
1983
Among the Cinders †*Rolf HädrichDrama[citation needed]
It's Lizzie to Those Close / Lizzie †*David Blyth [fr]Historical dramashot on 16mm
Merry Christmas, Mr. LawrenceNagisa OshimaWarlocation shooting for British-Japanese co-production
Patu! †*Merata Mitadocumentary
Savage Islands / Nate and Hayes †Ferdinand Fairfax [it]Adventure
Second Time Lucky †Michael Andersoncomedy
Strata †Geoff Steven
Trespasses †Peter Sharp
Utu *Geoff Murphyhistorical actionScreened at the 1983 Cannes Film Festival
Wild Horses †*Derek MortonDrama[citation needed]
War Years †Pat McGuire
1984
Among the Cinders *Rolf HädrichDramaNew Zealand and West Germany co-production
Constance *Bruce MorrisonDrama
The BountyRoger DonaldsonAdventureLocation shooting for Australian/US production
Death Warmed Up †*David Blyth [fr]horror/thriller
Heart of the Stag †Michael FirthDrama
Other HalvesJohn Laingdrama
The Silent One *Yvonne MackayDramafilmed in the Cook Islands
Vigil *Vincent WardDramaNominated for Palme D'Or at the 1984 Cannes Film Festival[citation needed]
Trial Run *Melanie ReadThrillerFirst NZ feature film to be written and directed by a woman
1985
Bridge to Nowhere *Ian Mune
Came a Hot Friday *Ian Munecomedy
Dangerous Orphans *John LaingAction
Hot TargetDenis Lewistonsex thrillerLocation shooting for US film
KingpinMike WalkerdramaEntered into the 14th Moscow International Film Festival
Leave All FairJohn ReidDramaNew Zealand and France co-production
The Lost TribeJohn Lainghorror
Mr Wrong *Gaylene Prestonhorror
The Quiet Earth *Geoff MurphyDrama/sci-fi/mystery
Shaker RunBruce MorrisonAction/thriller
SylviaMichael Firthbiographical film
1986
Footrot Flats: The Dog's TaleMurray Ballanimated film
Arriving Tuesday *Richard Riddifordromantic comedy
Mark II *John Andersondrama
Pallet on the FloorLynton Butler
Queen City Rocker *Bruce Morrison
1987
Bad Taste *Peter JacksonComedy/horror/sci-fi
Illustrious Energy *Leon Narbey
Mauri *Merata Mita
Ngati *Barry Barclay
1988
The GrasscutterIan Muneaction/thriller
Just Me and MarioGreg StittComedy
The Navigator: A Mediaeval Odyssey *Vincent Wardfantasy Entered into the 1988 Cannes Film Festival
Never Say DieGeoff Murphyaction
Send a Gorilla *Melanie ReadComedy
1989
A Soldier's TaleLarry ParrRomantic drama
Meet the Feebles *Peter Jacksonblack comedy
Zilch! *Richard Riddifordthriller
Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree *Martyn Sandersondrama based on works by Albert Wendt

1990s

Title Director Genre Notes
1990
An Angel at My Table *Jane Campionbiography
Mana Waka Merata Mita documentary
Ruby and Rata *Gaylene Preston
User Friendly Gregor Nicholas horror, comedy
The Returning John Day Thriller
1991
The End of the Golden WeatherIan Mune Based on the play The End of the Golden Weather
GrampireDavid Blyth [fr]comedy/horror/kidsAKA My Grandpa Is a Vampire
Old ScoresAlan Clayton [cy]comedy/sport
Te RuaBarry BarclayDramaNew Zealand and Germany co-production
1992
Alex *Megan Simpson Hubermansport /drama
Absent Without LeaveJohn LaingWorld War IIEntered into the 18th Moscow International Film Festival
BraindeadPeter JacksonSplatter/Horror
Chunuk BairDale G. BradleyWar
CrushAlison MacleanEntered into the 1992 Cannes Film Festival
1993
Bread and Roses *Gaylene Prestonbiography
Desperate RemediesStewart Main, Peter Wellssurrealist melodramaScreened at the 1993 Cannes Film Festival
Jack Be NimbleGarth Maxwellgothic horror
1994
Heavenly Creatures *Peter JacksonDrama/romance/crime
Once Were WarriorsLee TamahoriDrama
The Last TattooJohn ReidDrama
Loaded Anna Campion Drama
1995
Bonjour Timothy *
Cinema of UneaseSam Neill, Judy RymerDocumentary
Forgotten SilverCosta Botes, Peter Jacksonmockumentary
War Stories Our Mothers Never Told Us Gaylene Preston Documentary
1996
Broken EnglishGregor Nicholasdrama/romance
ChickenGrant La Hoodcomedy
Jack Brown GeniusTony HilesProduced by Peter Jackson
Flight of the AlbatrossWerner MeyerDramaNew Zealand and Germany co-production
Someone Else's CountryAlistair BarryDocumentary
The Frighteners *Peter Jacksoncomedy/horror
The Whole of the Moon *Ian Mune
Out of the DarkKeith HunterDocumentary
1997
AberrationTim BoxellHorrorStarring Pamela Gidley, Simon Bossell
Lost ValleyDale G. Bradley
Topless Women Talk About Their LivesHarry Sinclair
The UglyScott Reynolds
1998
Memory and DesireNiki Caro
Saving GraceCosta Botesromance
When Love Comes AlongGarth Maxwell
Heaven Scott Reynolds thriller
Via Satellite Anthony McCarten Comedy
1999
Channelling BabyChristine Parker
I'll Make You HappyAthina Tsoulis
Savage HoneymoonMark Beesley
Scarfies *Robert Sarkiesblack comedy
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?Ian Munedrama
Punitive Damage Annie Goldson documentary
Campaign Tony Sutorius documentary
Getting to Our Place Gaylene Preston, Anna Cottrell documentary
Uncomfortable Comfortable Campbell Walker drama
Magik and Rose Vanessa Alexander drama, comedy
Lawless Chris Martin-Jones action/crime Starring Kevin Smith, Angela Dotchin. First of a trilogy

2000s

Title Director Genre Notes
2000
The Irrefutable Truth About Demons *Glenn StandringHorror, Thriller
Jubilee *Michael HurstComedy
The Price of Milk *Harry SinclairComedy
Wild Blue Dale G. Bradley drama
Hopeless Stephen Hickey comedy
Feathers of Peace Barry Barclay drama
Hotere Merata Mita documentary
2001
Crooked EarthSam PillsburyDrama
Kung Fu Vampire KillersPhil Davison[citation needed]
Her MajestyMark J. Gordoncoming-of-age
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingPeter JacksonfantasyU.S. & NZ funded film produced in New Zealand
RainChristine Jeffscoming-of-age
SnakeskinGillian AshurstThriller/road movie
StickmenHamish Rothwell
Blerta Revisited Geoff Murphy documentary
2002
The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersPeter JacksonfantasyU.S. & NZ funded film produced in New Zealand
Whale Rider *Niki Carodrama
In a Land of PlentyAlistair BarryDocumentary
Tongan NinjaJason StutterAction comedy[citation needed]
Toy Love Harry Sinclair comedy
The Maori Merchant of Venice Don Selwyn drama
Kids World Dale G. Bradley children's film
2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingPeter JacksonfantasyU.S. & NZ funded film produced in New Zealand
The LocalsGreg PageSupernatural Thriller[citation needed]
ChristmasGreg KingDrama/Comedy
WoodenheadFlorian HabichtMusical/Fairy tale/Drama
Perfect Strangers Gaylene Preston Thriller
2004
FractureLarry Parr Drama Based on Crime Story by Maurice Gee
MurmursElric Kane and Alexander GreenhoughDrama
In My Father's DenBrad McGannDrama
SpookedGeoff Murphy
Kaikohe Demolition Florian Habicht Documentary
2005
50 Ways of Saying FabulousStewart Maindrama
King KongPeter Jacksonadventure
Banana in a NutshellRoseanne LiangDocumentary
River QueenVincent Wardhistorical drama
The World's Fastest Indian *Roger DonaldsonbiographyBased on the life of Burt Munro
Meet Me in MiamiEric Hannah and Iren Koster Comedy
Memories of TomorrowAmit TripuraneniDrama/thriller
2006
No. 2Toa Fraser
Perfect CreatureGlenn Standringhorror/thriller
Buddha Wild: Monk in a HutAnna Wildingdocumentary
Sione's WeddingChris Grahamcomedy/romance
The FerrymanChris Grahamhorror
The Waimate ConspiracyStefen HarrisDrama
Out of the BlueRobert Sarkiesdrama (based on true events)Based on the true story of the Aramoana massacre
Black SheepJonathan KingComedy/horror
2007
The TattooistPeter Burger Horror New Zealand and Singapore co-production
A Song of GoodGregory King
Down by the RiversideMarama Killen
Brad Davison
Film noir/horror
The Devil Dared Me ToChris Stapp
Kissy KissyElric Kane and Alexander GreenhoughDrama
We're Here To HelpJonothan CullinaneKafkaesque comedy
Men Shouldn't SingSarah Higginson and Michael Bell Musical
The Last Great Snail ChaseEdward Lynden-BellDrama
The Last Magic ShowAndy ConlanComedy romance
Pictures of You
The Vintner's LuckNiki Caro
Show of HandsAnthony McCartenRomantic comedyFilmed in New Plymouth, Nov-Dec 2007
Eagle vs SharkTaika WaititiRomantic Comedy
2008
Second Hand WeddingPaul MurphyRomantic comedy
Rain of the ChildrenVincent WardDocumentary
Taking the Waewae ExpressAndrea BosshardDrama
Dean SpanleyToa FraserDrama
BLACKSPOTBen HawkerThriller
Last of the LivingLogan McMillanComedy horror
Rubbings from a Live Man Florian Habicht Drama documentary
The Art Star and the Sudanese Twins Pietra Brettkelly Documentary
2009
District 9Neill BlomkampScience fiction action
The Lovely BonesPeter Jackson
Under the MountainJonathan KingFantasyBased on the children's book of the same name by Maurice Gee which was also adapted into a television miniseries
Jumping in PuddlesNick Hitchens and Jonathan WarnerDocumentary
The Strength of WaterArmağan BallantyneDrama
Separation CityPaul Middleditch
The Man in the Hat Luit Bieringa Documentary
The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls Leanne Pooley Documentary
Land of the Long White Cloud Florian Habicht Documentary

2010s

Title Director Genre Notes
2010
KawaKatie WolfeDramaBased on Nights in the Gardens of Spain by Witi Ihimaera
After the Waterfall Simone Horrocks Drama
WoundDavid Blyth [fr]Horror
MatarikiMichael BennettDrama
BoyTaika WaititiComedy/drama
PredicamentJason StutterComedyBased on the Ronald Hugh Morrieson novel
The Insatiable MoonRosemary RiddellComedy/drama
The Hopes & Dreams of Gazza SnellBrendan DonovanComedy/family
Home by Christmas Gaylene Preston Documentary Drama
Russian Snark Stephen Sinclair Comedy
2011
The Devil's RockPaul CampionHorror
The Holy RollerPatrick GilliesComedy drama
Love BirdsPaul MurphyRomantic comedy
My Wedding and Other SecretsRoseanne Liang
The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the UnicornSteven SpielbergFamily/adventure
Operation 8: Deep in the ForestErrol Wright and Abi King-JonesDocumentary
The Most Fun You Can Have DyingKirstin Marcon
Dreamer by DesignDavid ChanComedy/drama[citation needed]
TrackerIan SharpAction/Thriller
Love Story Florian Habicht Documentary drama
When a City Falls Gerard Smyth Documentary
2012
Sione's 2: Unfinished BusinessSimon BennettComedySequel to the Sione's Wedding (2006)[citation needed]
Good for NothingMike WallisComedy/Thriller/Western
Ghost TVPhil Davison
Mr. PipAndrew AdamsonDramaBased on Lloyd Jones' novel Mister Pip
The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyPeter JacksonFantasyU.S. & NZ funded film produced in New Zealand
Tongan Ark Paul Janman Documentary NZ Screen Innovation Fund www.publicfilms.works
The Red HouseAlyx DuncanDrama
Kiwi FlyerTony SimpsonFamily/Comedy
Two Little Boys Robert Sarkies Comedy
2013
White Lies Dana Rotberg Drama
EternityAlex GalvinDrama/sci-fi/mystery
ShoppingMark Albiston, Louis SutherlandDrama
The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugPeter JacksonFantasyU.S. & NZ funded film produced in New Zealand
Romeo & Juliet: A Love Song Tim van Dammen Rock opera Based on William Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo & Juliet
Gardening with Soul Jess Feast Documentary
The Weight of Elephants Daniel Joseph Borgman Drama
Giselle Toa Fraser Documentary
Fantail Curtis Vowell Drama
He Toki Huna: New Zealand in Afghanistan Kay Ellmers Documentary
Sheen of Gold Simon Ogston Documentary
Us and the Game Industry Stephanie Beth Documentary
Edwin: My Life as a Koont Jason Stutter Mockumentary, Comedy
Ghost Bride David Blyth [fr] Horror, Romance
Crackheads Andy Sophocleus, Tim Tsiklauri Comedy
2014
SyreniaFraser GrutFantasy/family
What We Do in the ShadowsTaika Waititi, Jemaine ClementComedy/horror
HouseboundMorgana O'Reilly, Cameron RhodesComedy/horror
The Pā BoysHimiona GraceMusic/drama
The Dark HorseJames Napier RobertsonDramaBiopic based on the true story of chess player Genesis Potini
The Dead LandsToa FraserAction/horrorIt was premièred in the Special Presentations section at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival
Hip Hop-erationBryn EvansDocumentary
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesPeter JacksonFantasyU.S. & NZ funded film produced in New Zealand
Tūmanako/Hope Susy Pointon Documentary
3 Mile Limit Craig Newland Drama
Urban Turban Devesh Singh Drama, Romance Fiji/NZ Bollywood film
The Cure David Gould Action thriller
Jake Doug Dillaman Drama, Sci-fi, Comedy
Everything We Loved Max Currie Drama
Contract Killers Mathew John Pearson Action Thriller
Beyond the Edge Leanne Pooley Documentary
Orphans and Kingdoms Paolo Rotondo Drama
Aunty and the Star People Gerard Smyth Documentary
Erewhon Gavin Hipkins Essay
Hot Air Alister Barry, Abi King-Jones Documentary
REALITi Jonathan King Thriller, Sci-Fi
Voices of the Land: Nga Reo o te Whenua Paul Wolffram Documentary
Cap Bocage Jim Marbrook Documentary
The Inheritance Jeff McDonald Documentary
Into the Void Margaret Gordon Documentary
2015
DeathgasmJason Lei HowdenComedy/horror
The Dead RoomJason StutterHorror
Turbo KidFrançois Simard, Anouk Whissell and Yoann-Karl WhissellAction/adventure/comedy/superhero/post-apocalyptic
25 AprilLeanne PooleyDocumentary
Ghost Shark 2: Urban JawsAndrew Todd, Johnny HallComedy/horror
Born To DanceTammy DavisAction/sport
Belief: The Possession of Janet MosesDavid StubbsDocodrama
Slow West John McLean Action/adventure, Drama
Lexi Wayne Turner Drama
The Great Maiden's Blush Andrea Bosshard, Shane Loader Drama
A Flickering Truth Pietra Brettkelly
Herbs: Songs of Freedom Tearepa Kahi documentary
Free in Deed Jake Mahaffy drama
Act of Kindness Costa Botes Documentary
The Art of Recovery Peter Young Documentary
Crossing Rachmaninoff Rebecca Tansley Documentary
Ever the Land Sarah Groenert Documentary
Philip Dadson: Sonics From Scratch Simon Ogston, Orlando Stewart Documentary
The Price of Peace Kim Webby Documentary
Return of the Free China Junk Robin Greenberg Documentary
Tom Who? The Enigma of Tom Kreisler Shirley Horrocks Documentary
2016
MahanaLee TamahoriAction/dramaBased on the novel Bulibasha by Witi Ihimaera
Penny BlackJoe HitchcockRoad Movie
Orphans and KingdomsPaolo RotondoDrama
notes to eternitySarah CorderyDocumentaryfeaturing Noam Chomsky, Robert Fisk, Norman Finkelstein, Sara Roy
Hunt for the WilderpeopleTaika WaititiComedyBased on the novel Wild Pork and Watercress by Barry Crump
Tickled David Farrier, Dylan Reeve Documentary
Chasing Great Justin Pemberton, Michelle Walsh Documentary
the heART of the matter Luit Bieringa Documentary
Poi E: The Story of Our Song Tearepa Kahi documentary
The Rehearsal Alison Maclean Drama
On an Unknown Beach Adam Luxton, Summer Agnew Documentary
West of Eden Alastair Riddell Drama
The 5th Eye Errol Wright, Abi King-Jones Documentary
Chronesthesia Hayden J. Weal Romantic comedy
This Giant Papier Mâché Boulder Is Actually Really Heavy Christian Nicolson Science fiction, Comedy
Apple Pie Sam Hamilton Documentary
Le Ride Phil Keoghan documentary
2017
Pork PieMatt MurphyComedy/Road MovieRemake of Goodbye Pork Pie
Kiwi ChristmasTony SimpsonFamily
WaruBriar Grace-Smith, Casey Kaa, Ainsley Gardiner, Katie Wolfe, Chelsea Cohen, Renae Maihi, Paula Whetu Jones, Awanui Simich-PeneDrama
6 DaysToa FraserDrama/Thriller
The ChangeoverMiranda Harcourt, Stuart McKenzieFantasy/Thriller Based on the novel The Changeover by Margaret Mahy
Human TracesNic GormanDrama/Thriller
The Wizard & the Commodore - Chathams Islands New ZealandSamuel A. MillerMondo Documentary
Bill Direen, A Memory of Others Simon Ogston Documentary Screened in NZIFF 2017, download with O.S.T. 2019
My Year With Helen Gaylene Preston Documentary
What Lies That Way Paul Wolffram Documentary
Spookers Florian Habicht Documentary
The Stolen Niall Johnson Western
Kim Dotcom: Caught in the Web Annie Goldson Documentary
Pecking Order Slavko Martinov Documentary
2018
The Breaker UpperersMadeleine Sami, Jackie van BeekComedy
Blue MoonStefen HarrisFilm Noir
BrokenTarry MortlockDrama Inspired by true events
Mortal EnginesChristian RiversFantasy/ThrillerFilmed in NZ, a U.S./NZ co-production based on the novel Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve
Mega Time Squad Tim van Dammen Sci-fi, Action, Comedy
Status Pending Ben Zolno Dramedy Improvised dialogue (mumblecore) film premiering at Cinequest, Filmed Entirely in Wellington, NZ.
The Heart Dances - The Journey of The Piano: The Ballet Rebecca Tansley Documentary
Yellow Is Forbidden Pietra Brettkelly Documentary
2019
DaffodilsDavid StubbsDrama
For My Father's KingdomVea Mafile'o, Jeremiah TauamitiDocumentary
BellbirdHamish BennettDrama
Come to DaddyAnt TimpsonHorror
Brown BoysHans MasoeComedy
Take Home PayStallone Vaiaoga-IoasaComedy
Capital in the Twenty-First CenturyJustin PembertonDocumentary
SavageSam Kellycrime
Jojo RabbitTaika WaititiComedy drama
Killer SofaBernie RaoComedy horror
Vai Nicole Whippy

Ofa-Ki-Levuka Guttenbeil-Likiliki

Matasila Freshwater

Amberley Jo Aumua

Mīria George

Marina Alofagia McCartney

Dianna Fuemana

Becs Arahanga

Drama
The Chills: The Triumph & Tragedy of Martin Phillipps Julia Parnell

Rob Curry

Documentary
Mosley Kirby Atkins animated fantasy adventure drama
Guns Akimbo Jason Lei Howden Action comedy

2020s

Title Director Genre Notes
2020
The Legend of Baron To'aKiel McNaughtondrama
Balance of the Five ElementsJan-Hinrik Drevsdocumentary
The Girl on the BridgeLeanne Pooleydocumentary
RūrangiMax CurrieLGBT/drama
LOIMATA, The Sweetest Tears Anna Marbrook documentary
This TownDavid Whitecomedy
Lowdown Dirty CriminalsPaul Murphycomedy
Shadow in the CloudRoseanne Liangaction/horror
ReunionJake Mahaffythriller, horror
Baby DoneCurtis Vowellcomedy
Six60: Till the Lights Go OutJulia Parnelldocumentary
We Need to Talk about A.I. Leanne Pooley documentary
2021
Dawn RaidOscar Kightleydocumentary
Coming Home in the DarkJames Ashcroftthriller
There Is No "I" in ThreesomeJan Oliver Lucksdrama, documentary, comedy
CousinsAinsley Gardiner, Briar Grace-SmithdramaBased on Patricia Grace's eponymous novel.
Night RaidersDanis Gouletdrama
James & IseyFlorian Habichtdocumentary
PoppyLinda Niccoldrama
The Justice of Bunny KingGaysorn Thavatdrama
JuniperMatthew J. Savilledrama
Mothers of the RevolutionBriar Marchdocumentary
The Power of the DogJane CampiondramaNominated for Best Picture at the 94th Academy Awards
Millie Lies LowMichelle Savilldrama, comedy
Fiona Clark: UnafraidLula Cucchiaradocumentary Documentary on photographer Fiona Clark
Whetū Mārama – Bright StarToby Mills, Aileen O'Sullivandocumentary
Signed, Theo Schoon Luit Bieringa documentary
Ayukawa: The Weight of a Life Tu Rapana Neill, Jim Speers documentary
Mark Hunt - The Fight of His Life Peter Brook Bell documentary
A Mild Touch of Cancer Annie Goldson documentary
MILKED Amy Taylor documentary
Rohe Kōreporepo – The Swamp, the Sacred Place Kathleen Gallagher, Kate Goodwin documentary
2022
We Are Still HereBeck Cole, Chantelle Burgoyne, Dena Curtis, Richard Curtis, Mario Gaoa, Danielle MacLean, Miki Magasiva, Renae Maihi, Tracey Rigney, Tim Worralldrama
Nude TuesdayArmağan Ballantynecomedy
WhinaJames Napier Robertson, Paula Whetu Jonesbiographical drama
MuruTearepa Kahiaction, drama
KāingaJulie Zhu, Asuka Sylvie, Michelle Ang, Nahyeon Lee, Yamin Tun, Ghazaleh Golbakhsh, HASH, Angeline Loodrama Anthology film
PunchWelby Ingsdrama
GloriavaleFergus Grady, Noel SmythdocumentaryDocumentary on the Gloriavale Christian Community
A Boy Called Piano Nina Nawalowalo drama documentary
When the Cows Come Home Costa Botes documentary
Mister OrganDavid Farrierdocumentary
Dame Valerie Adams: More than GoldBriar MarchdocumentaryDocumentary on Valerie Adams
We Came Here For Freedom Part IAlistair Hardingdocumentary
Geoff Dixon: Portraits of Us Glenis Giles, Claire O'Leary documentary
Juliet Gerrard: Science in Dark Times Shirley Horrocks documentary
Ka Pō Etienne Aurelius drama
Shut Eye Tom Levesque drama
2023
Bad BehaviourAlice Englertcomedy
Red, White & BrassDamon Fepulea'icomedy
StylebenderZoe McIntoshdocumentaryDocumentary on Israel Adesanya
We Came Here For Freedom Part IIAlistair Hardingdocumentary
River of FreedomGaylene Barnesdocumentary
UproarHamish Bennett, Paul Middleditchdrama
The ConvertLee Tamahoridrama
JoikaJames Napier Robertsondrama
Billion Dollar Heist Daniel Gordon documentary
Building Bridges: Bill Youren's Vision of Peace John Christoffels documentary
Grant Sheehan: Light, Ghosts & Dreams Robin Greenberg documentary
Home Kills Haydn Butler
King Loser Cushla Dillon, Andrew Moore documentary
Loop Track Tom Sainsbury comedy horror
Ms. Information Gwen Isaac documentary
Red Mole: A Romance Annie Goldson documentary
The Strangest of Angels Rebecca Tansley documentary
2024
We Were DangerousJosephine Stewart-Te Whiudrama
The MountainRachel Housecomedy drama
The LieHelena Coandocumentary
The Moon Is Upside DownLoren Taylorcomedy
Ka Whawhai TonuMichael Jonathanwar drama
BookwormAnt Timpsoncomedy drama
Went Up the HillSamuel Van Grinsventhriller, horror, drama
Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara Kent Belcher documentary
Grafted Sasha Rainbow horror
The Haka Party Incident Katie Wolfe documentary
Head South Jonathan Ogilvie coming-of-age, drama
The House Within Joshua Prendeville documentary
Marimari Paul Wolffram documentary
A Mistake Christine Jeffs drama
Never Look Away Lucy Lawless documentary
Taki Rua Theatre - Breaking Barriers Whetu Fala documentary
Maurice & I Rick Harvie, Jane Mahoney documentary
The Rule of Jenny Pen James Ashcroft thriller
The Bostrom Scenario Ricky Townsend sci-fi, thriller
Tinā Miki Magasiva drama
Gut Instinct Doug Dillaman Science fiction
The Weed Eaters Callum Devlin Comedy, Horror
2025
Forgive Us AllJordana Stott and Lance Gilesapocalyptic horror
Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua Two Worlds Ursula Grace Williams Documentary
The People We Love Mike Smith Drama, Romance
Project Fiftyone Gaylene Barnes, Bariz Shah, Saba Afrasyabi Documentary
Kōkā Kath Akuhata-Brown Drama
Pike River Robert Sarkies Drama
Workmates Curtis Vowell Drama, Comedy
Prime Minister Mishelle Walshe, Lindsay Utz Documentary
GRACE A Prayer for Peace Gaylene Preston Documentary
Life in One Chord Margaret Gordon Documentary
TOITŪ Visual Sovereignty Chelsea Winstanley Documentary
Anchor Me - The Don McGlashan Story Shirley Horrocks Documentary
Kaikohe Blood & Fire Simon Ogston Documentary
Notes from a Fish Tom Levesque, Romy Hooper Comedy
Mārama Taratoa Stappard Gothic horror
No Tears on the Field Lisa Burd Documentary
Moss & Freud James Lucas Biographical drama
The Tavern Brad Jackson Comedy
2026
Mum, I'm Alien Pregnant THUNDERLIPS Comedy horror
Big Girls Don't Cry Paloma Schneideman Drama
Holy Days Nathalie Boltt Comedy drama
Caterpillar Chelsie Preston Crayford Drama
Tenor: My Name is Pati Rebecca Tansley Documentary
Sgt. Haane Tearepa Kahi Documentary
Crocodile Pietra Brettkelly Documentary
Lomu Vea Mafile'o, Gavin Fitzgerald Documentary
Sukundimi Walks Before Me Matasila Freshwater Documentary
1978 Isaac Lee, April Phillips drama

See also

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