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Tells the story of 11 year old Joseph and his 12 year old best friend Joyce. We follow them as they sneak off into the bush behind their house to smoke a cigarette for the first time. As the story unfolds we realise that Joseph's rich and powerful friendship with Joyce serves as a beacon of hope and positivity in contrast to the not so ideal life he must endure at home.
Two strangers meeting at a crematorium while picking up their loved ones' remains. They decide to spend the day together, killing time and watching the world go by.
The Kete Informs You follows Paitai as he weaves a kete (handwoven basket or a bag) while reflecting on this rangaranga journey, the inspiration behind his work, and the role weaving continues to play in identity and contemporary culture. - Cook Islands News
A poetic film following internationally recognised multi-Indigenous DJ Lady Shaka as she transforms club spaces into sites of resistance, connection, and cultural reclamation. Through music, movement, and community, she celebrates Pacific identity and turns the dance floor into a living expression of resilience and belonging.
After his daughter dies in a racing accident, a father must decide the fate of the horse that killed her. An intimate and emotional exploration of grief set against the backdrop of rural Aotearoa.
Punjabi-language drama starring Gurpreet Ghuggi, Tania, Kishtu K and Raj Dhaliwal, directed by Tejinder Singh.
After arriving in Aotearoa as refugees, a mother and daughter find their roles upended in the face of a new and unfamiliar world.
In the near-future where "wokeness" is outlawed, seven strangers attend a workshop led by a disembodied leader but as his absurd lessons turn violent, they must choose between obedience and humanity.
A food critic with high standards realizes the flaws in perfection and redefines their relationship both with food and their partner through an out-of-body experience.
In a small barangay where a children’s game of teks reflects real power, Maya challenges Rod, the reigning champion turned tyrant, in a teks battle that could change the fate of their community.
After her last heart transplant fails, Maria is in desperate need of a new heart. Fearing it could give out at any moment, she turns down her boyfriend’s proposal and heads out for a walk — only to mysteriously disappear. As the search intensifies, homicide and missing persons detective Vicky and her rookie partner are assigned to the case. With Maria's time running out, it becomes a race to uncover the truth behind Maria's disappearance before her failing heart gives out.
On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Europe will look to the skies for a once-in-a-lifetime event: a total solar eclipse. For the first time in 27 years, the moon’s shadow will sweep dramatically across Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, captivating an estimated 980 million viewers. Traveling at an astonishing 1,500 mph and stretching 190 miles wide, this cosmic marvel promises to be the most talked-about natural event of the decade. Our one-hour special delivers the ultimate front-row seat to this breathtaking phenomenon, packed with expert insights, cutting-edge visuals, and a countdown to the moment the world stands still.
A short film about a Macedonian family politically dissolved because of misinformation
As Victoria’s Treaty process gathers momentum, a young Indigenous teenager, Amelia Austin, begins to locate herself within an intergenerational fight for sovereignty.
Protest on the Dancefloor explores how Blackfellas in Melbourne use music and dancefloors to create spaces of sovereignty, connection and liberation amidst an ever-changing political climate.
