Yes, Master – Dwelling in the doctor's lab, Igor follows the orders of his master, gathering the ingredients that the doctor needs to create life. But when Igor is pushed to his limit, you have no idea just how high he can fly...
My Father My Son – My Father my Son is about a young Greek/New Zealand man called Christos living in present day Nelson/Tasman New Zealand. We start with Christos telling the viewer that bad luck descended after his Father broke his Mothers 78rpm record that linked her to her Greek motherland. We are thrust back into the present day at Apollo shoe repairs, his father’s shoe repair business in Motueka. Here we are introduced to Kiriakos. An overbearing, grumpy and demanding Father who berates his clearly dejected and disillusioned son Christos who lives in the shadow of his shoe repairer Fathers’s expectations of how a good Greek Cypriot son should lead his life and play by the Greek world rules.
Novacaine – Novacaine’s love turns deadly in a frontier town where the noose swings and bullets fly.
Cabernet Crusher – In a galaxy far, far away, a lone stormtrooper discovers an extraordinary wine with cosmic properties. Upon drinking it, he gains universe-shaping powers, allowing him to control elements, bend time, and defy reality itself. Empowered yet driven by a humble desire, he uses his new abilities not for conquest but to find his way back home. To navigate the perilous journey, he surfs a commandeered spacecraft through rugged canyon factories, facing unexpected obstacles and threats. With each challenge, he learns to wield his powers, inching closer to the simple dream of a safe return, his heart set on a place far from the chaos of interstellar warfare.
A Dark Night – A young woman is alone at home during a thunderstorm at Halloween. Strange things start to happen.
The Ballad of Mickey Dicker – The Ballad of Mickey Dicker unfolds as an odd and tragic tale of a man doomed by his vices and choices. Dicker, born on a clipper ship to an alcoholic father, stumbles into a troubled marriage with a defiant stripper. A penchant for rum and nose-picking, coupled with his wife’s questionable lifestyle all combine to bring about a sad demise. A wicker casket, bought from a gypsy, and a poorly attended funeral capture the bittersweet absurdity of Mickey’s life - in this quirky character study with a poignant reflection on self-destruction and isolation.
The Path To Perfection – "The Path to Perfection" follows Kyle Douglas, a world-class archer, on his relentless journey to master his craft. Through disciplined routine, mental resilience, and intense competition, this film reveals what it takes to chase perfection in a sport where every shot counts.
Reality Check – Two strangers clash online, but as the thread deepens, so does their unease about who they are and what brought them here.
Of the Land, For the Future – Set against the stunning backdrop of Marlborough, this short film weaves together three environmental initiatives.
revealing how community, science, and tradition come together to protect and restore the region’s natural environment.
Worlds Apart – Tired of their colourless town, best friends Cassie and Pippy set out on a journey to find where they belong. They share trains with shady characters, traverse grassy hillsides and fend off monsters lurking in lakes. Pippy continues the journey alone after their differences threaten to end their friendship. A journey of self discovery leads Pippy back to her friend, allowing them to work out their differences, prompting the realisation that sometimes the people who are nothing like us are the ones we need the most.
Bump & Grind – In the fluorescent-lit battlefield of a suburban supermarket, Simon searches for ethically sourced coffee under the barking orders of his controlling boyfriend, Justin.
Being Frida – As Annie listens to Mexican music and plaits her hair, she reflects on the paintings of her muse Frida Kahlo. She wants to be her own strong creative woman, so she collects objects from her immediate environment to create art with a kiwi flair. As she walks on the beach pondering the reality of having a hidden disability that has caused her own sense of pain and isolation over the years, she decides to enter the water.