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A special NZ premiere THE VALLEY Sun 29 Nov @ 2.40pm | Takapuna Beachside, Auckland

A one off fundraising screening.

In Kangaroo Valley, ringed by cliffs south of Sydney, neighbours live apart but long to belong. Ian Darling’s award-winning new film screens to raise funds for Doc Edge Festival 2027.

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Auckland Closing Night / 12 July

7pm /  The Capitol Cinema, Auckland

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Auckland Closing Night / 12 July

7.30pm /  Takapuna Beachside Cinema, Auckland

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24 June - 12 July / Smith & Caughey Auckland

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Whats On Today
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New Zealand Premiere

A Long Goodbye

Exhibition
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New Zealand Premiere

Anthropocene In C Major

Awards
Auckland

Awards Ceremony

Exhibition
Immersive
World Premiere

Between Life and Death

Exhibition
Immersive
Asia Pacific Premiere

BrainRot Revolution

Exhibition
Festival Winner Immersive
World Premiere

Desiderium: What Stood Here

Films
Short Film Free online
Online Nationwide

Girls’ Flight Out

Industry

Industry 3-Day Screen Event

Exhibition
Immersive
Australasia Premiere
Auckland

Less than 5gr of Saffron

Films
Short Film Free online
Online Nationwide

Love Birds

Exhibition
Immersive
World Premiere
Auckland

Lumina

Exhibition
Immersive
Australasia Premiere
Auckland

Mirage

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News

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FeatheStrength and Inside Gaza take top honours at Doc Edge Awards Night

On Wednesday evening Doc Edge held its annual awards as part of the 2026 Doc Edge Festival at Grand Millennium Auckland. More than 30 awards were presented, recognising outstanding documentaries, immersive projects and filmmakers from New Zealand and around the world. Doc Edge is an Academy Awards® qualifying festival for feature and short documentary films. The winners of Best New Zealand Short, Best New Zealand Feature, Best...
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Observer – Documentaries find an audience at Beachside Cinema

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The Press – Doc Edge returns to Christchurch – for one weekend

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The Press – NZ news Cancer ‘Turning grief into action’: Waikato man’s cross-Canada quest

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Venues

Discover festival locations across three major cities.

The City of Sails

Also known as the City of Sails, Auckland is a lively and cosmopolitan city with plenty to do alongside enjoying the screenings at our festival venue. With scenic views, stunning waterfronts, and bustling neighbourhoods, choose from a range of cultural and dining offerings to accompany your festival experience.
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The Capital City

As New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington is home to a variety of artistic and historic attractions to accompany your festival screenings and events. Make the most of this picturesque metropolis with viewpoints like the Wellington Cable Car and Mount Victoria Lookout, and landmarks such as Cuba Street and the city’s four public gardens.
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The "new" Vibrant City

Described as the gateway to the South Island, Ōtautahi Christchurch is a green and vibrant city with a fantastic dining scene, spectacular vineyards, and impressive architecture. With a growing arts scene, the city features diverse cultural hubs and attractions as well as street art for a truly memorable stay alongside the festival.
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Vibrant Christchurch
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