The 2017 Shorts - Loading Docs

He Kākano Ahau – From the spaces in between

He Kākano Ahau – From the spaces in between

A courageous takatāpui (Māori LGBTQI) activist is fighting for true diversity in our Gay Pride celebrations.

Luckie strike

Luckie strike

Hundreds of metres below the earth’s surface two men struggle to discover a new entrance into one of New Zealand’s most spectacular caves.

Surreal estate

Surreal estate

An artist and his real-estate agent alter ego clash over the age-old problem of art versus commerce.

Asian men talk about sex

Asian men talk about sex

Eight Asian men challenge stereotypes and bare all as they speak candidly about sex, love and dating.

Ajax the kea conservation dog

Ajax the kea conservation dog

A passionate conservationist and his canine companion fight together to save New Zealand’s kea.

East meets east

East meets east

The honest musings of a Chinese grandmother brings an unseen community into the spotlight.

Kotuku Rerenga Rua

Kotuku Rerenga Rua

A larger-than-life Māori academic is returned to the land of the living by the power of love and the strength of his culture.

#losing

#losing

While preparing for a live performance, a poet reflects on his losing battle with a degenerative bone disease.

The Coffin Club

The Coffin Club

A group of rebellious, creative Kiwi seniors give death the finger, one crazy coffin at a time.

Union

Union

A young Māori outsider living in Japan tackles cultural isolation using the universal language of rugby.

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