New Season

A DECADE OF STORIES: THE 10TH SEASON OF LOADING DOCS

Step into the world of six bold documentaries celebrating New Zealand’s resilience and diversity, from environmental battles to seeking signs of life among the stars.

Out There

Zoologist-turned-filmmaker Alexis Smith sets out on an extraterrestrial expedition, only to find that the most profound discoveries may lie within herself.

Dir: Alexis Smith | Prod: Harry Wynn

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Hifi Ulu

As Luka prepares for a significant Niuean rite of passage, the ceremony sparks cultural expectations and unspoken conflicts. Luka simply hopes to navigate the day his own way.

Dir: Chantelle Burgoyne | Prod: Hayley Felise

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The Man Outside

Abandoned by the law, a woman and her flatmates are left to fend for themselves against her relentless stalker, turning their everyday lives into a real-life thriller.
Dir: Liv McClymont | Prod: Jessica Todd

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Mauri Moana

A silent invader suffocates the seafloor, threatening the life force of the moana and its deep connection to tangata whenua.
Dir: Nathaniel Howe | Prod: Stevie Davis-Tana

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Here the Wild Things Are

Aotearoa joins a fun, global competition where ecologists and enthusiasts scour cities to uncover the weird and wonderful wild. But can they save the planet, one photo at a time?

Dir: Kelly Gilbride | Prod: Madison Smith

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Tū Tonu – Still Standing

Expert tree climber Zane Wedding finds himself at a crossroads, knowing that standing up for what’s right might mean sacrificing what he loves most.

Dir/Prod: Andy Day & Brady Polkinghorne

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