The Top of the South Film Festival (TSFF) is now in its 12th year. Showcasing films from around the country but with a strong local focus, the Film Festival is a fundraiser for Top of the South Filmmakers(opens in new tab), a non-profit incorporated society that nurtures local filmmaking excellence and growth.
A thriving local network of filmmakers
Since its establishment in 2014, the society has built a thriving local network of filmmakers: directors, writers, cinematographers, sound engineers, actors, animators, producers, special effect artists, and professionals in associated creative industries of design, art, costume, and makeup.
Hundreds of locals have now had the chance to experience working in film and also to develop their own film industry career pathways.
The Film Festival is the society's premier annual event
Run by volunteers from the Top of the South Filmmakers and community volunteers, our screenings, celebrate national and local films respectively.
Top of the South Film Festival 2026
This year’s screenings will be held at Nelson’s Suter Theatre and Event Cinemas Blenheim
See you at the Film Festival!
Join Top of the South Filmmakers!
Are you a local film creative or aspiring to become involved in the industry?
Join Top of the South Filmmakers today! No experience is necessary, and you’ll be connected with a community of passionate filmmakers in the top of the South Island to collaborate with for future film projects.
Visit www.tsfilmmakers.org.nz to learn more and become a member.
