List of New Zealand films

This is a list of feature films and pre 1910 short films produced or filmed in New Zealand, ordered by year of release.

Key

Pre 1910

Title Director(s) Genre Notes
1898
Opening of the Auckland Industrial and Mining ExhibitionAlfred Henry WhitehouseDocumentaryFirst NZ film; lost[1]
Māori ScenesJoseph PerryDocumentaryFirst NZ films of Māori; lost
Uhlan winning the Auckland Cup at Ellerslie RacecourseAlfred Henry WhitehouseDocumentaryFirst NZ horse-race filmed;lost[1]
1899
Regatta sceneAlfred Henry WhitehouseDocumentarylost[2]
Maori Canoe Hurdle Race at WaikatoAlfred Henry WhitehouseDocumentarylost[2]
1900
The Departure of the Second Contingent for the Boer WarAlfred Henry WhitehouseDocumentaryOldest surviving NZ film
The World's First Lady MayorEnos Silvanus PeglerDocu-dramaRe-enactment of 1893 speech
1901
Royal Visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to New ZealandJoseph PerryDocumentarylost[1]
Waimangu Geyser in actionJoseph PerryDocumentarylost[1] Waimangu Geyser
Dummy MaceFranklyn Barrettstaged boxing match
1903
A Message from MarsFranklyn BarrettDramaFirst science fiction film made in NZ; lost[1]
Ally Sloper as a ConjurorFranklyn BarrettComedyHarry Hall of Masterton as Ally Sloper
Ally Sloper on HolidayFranklyn BarrettComedyshot at Days Bay
Ally Sloper at the RacesFranklyn BarrettComedyfilmed at the old Hutt Park racecourse
1908
The Sea Coasts of New ZealandFranklyn BarrettDocumentary

1910s

Title Director(s) Genre Notes
1913
HinemoaGaston MélièsFirst NZ feature film; lost[1]
How Chief Te Ponga Won His BrideGaston Mélièslost[1]
Loved by a Maori ChieftessGaston Mélièslost[1][3][4]
The River WanganuiGaston MélièsDocumentary
1914
HinemoaGeorge TarrRomanceFirst feature film with a NZ producer and director;[5] lost[3]
1916
A Maori Maid's LoveRaymond Longfordlost[3]
The Mutiny of the BountyRaymond Longfordlost[3]
The TestRawdon Blandfordmelodramalost[3]

1920s

Title Director Genre Notes
1921
BeyondWilliam Desmond TaylorDramalost[3]
The BetrayerBeaumont SmithDramalost[3]
The Bloke from Freeman's BayRudall HaywardComedyHayward's first film
1922
The Birth of New ZealandHarrington ReynoldsEarliest New Zealand film of which footage (fragments only) are known to still exist.[3]
My Lady of the CaveRudall Hayward
Ten Thousand Miles in the Southern CrossGeorge TarrDocumentary/travelogue
1923
The Romance of Sleepy HollowHenry J. Makepeacelost[3]
1924
Rewi's Last StandRudall Haywardfragments only remain[3]
Venus of the South SeasJames R. Sullivan
1925
The Adventures of AlgyBeaumont Smith
Glorious New ZealandArthur Messengerdocumentary[3]
1927
Carbine's HeritageEdwin Coubray (Ted)lost[3]
The Romance of Hine-moaGustav Paulilost[3][6]
The Te Kooti TrailRudall HaywardHistorical drama
Under the Southern CrossGustav Paulilost[3]
1928
The Bush CinderellaRudall Hayward
1929
Under the Southern CrossLew Collinsa.k.a. The Devil's Pit or Taranga. Only fragments remain[3]

1930s

Title Director Genre Notes
1930
The Romance Of MaorilandEdward T. BrownNever released. Intended as New Zealand's first feature-length "talkie". 30 minutes of footage only remain.[3]
1934
Romantic New ZealandtravelogueNew Zealand's first released "talkie" film.[3]
1935
Down on the FarmStewart PittNew Zealand's first non-documentary "talkie". Fragments only remain. First film shot entirely in the South Island.[3]
Hei TikiAlexander Markeya.k.a. Primitive Passions, A Saga of the Maoris.[3]
New Zealand's Charm: A Romantic Outpost of EmpireCyril James MortonScenic[7]
Magic Playgrounds in New Zealand's GeyserlandScenic[7]
1936
Phar Lap's SonA. L. Lewisa.k.a. Phar Lap's Son?. Lost.[3]
On the Friendly RoadRudall HaywarddramaFeatures early New Zealand media personality Colin Scrimgeour in a lead role, playing his radio persona, "Uncle Scrim".
The Wagon and the StarJ. J. W. PollarddramaOnly one reel remains.[3]
1937
New Zealand Review no.1, Holiday SoundsScenic[7]
1938
New Zealand Review No.5, Mountain HolidayScenic[7]

1940s

Title Director Genre Notes
1940
Rewi's Last StandRudall HaywardHistorical drama/War[8]
One Hundred Crowded YearsH H BridgmanDocu-dramaOfficial Centennial film
1941
Country LadsStanhope AndrewsPatriotic propagandaNational Film Unit

1950s

Title Director Genre Notes
1950
1950 British Empire GamesSports documentary[3] 1950 British Empire Games
Journey for ThreeMichael ForlongImmigration propaganda
1952
Broken BarrierJohn O'SheaDrama[8]
1954
Royal New Zealand Journey / A Queen's Royal TourOxley HughanDocumentary1953/1954 royal tour of New Zealand
The SeekersKen AnnakinAdventureLocation shooting for British film with NZ setting.[8]

1960s

Title Director Genre Notes
1964
140 Days Under the WorldGeoffrey ScottDocumentary1965 Academy Award Nominee: Documentary Short.[9]
RunawayJohn O'SheaDramaFirst film appearance for several noted New Zealand media personalities, including Selwyn Muru, Barry Crump, and Kiri Te Kanawa.[3]
1966
Don't Let It Get YouJohn O'SheaComedy[10]

1970s

Title Director Genre Notes
1970
This is New ZealandHugh MacdonaldDocumentaryMade for Expo '70 in Osaka, projected over three screens
1972
To Love a MaoriRudall HaywardShot on 16mm. New Zealand's first colour feature film; Hayward's last film.[8]
1973
Rangi's CatchMichael ForlongChildren's dramaFilm debut of Temuera Morrison[3]
1974
Games '74John King, Sam Pillsbury, Paul Maunder, Arthur EverardSports documentary1974 British Commonwealth Games
1975
LandfallPaul Maundershot on 16mm[8]
Test Pictures: Eleven Vignettes from a RelationshipGeoff StevenDrama[11]
1976
Off the EdgeMichael FirthSkiing[8]
1977
Sleeping DogsRoger DonaldsonDrama/actionFirst NZ film to open in the U.S.
SoloTony Williams
Wild ManGeoff Murphy[12]
1978
Angel MineDavid BlythFantasy[13] Art New Zealand
Skin Deep *Geoff StevenDrama[14]
1979
Middle Age Spread *†John ReidComedyshot on 16mm
Sons for the Return Home *†Paul MaunderDrama[15] based on the 1973 book by Albert Wendt

1980s

Title Director Genre Notes
1980
Beyond Reasonable DoubtJohn LaingDramaBased on the true story of the Crewe murders and wrongful conviction of Arthur Allan Thomas
SqueezeRichard TurnerDramashot on 16mm
A Woman of Good CharacterDavid BlythHistorical drama[16] AKA Lizzie; shot on 16mm
1981
Bad Blood *Mike NewelldramaNZ-British co-production[8]
Dead Kids / Strange Behaviour / ShadowlandMichael LaughlinhorrorAU-NZ-US co-production[8]
Goodbye Pork Pie *Geoff Murphycomedy, road movie[8]
Pictures †*Michael Black[8] Entered into the 12th Moscow International Film Festival
Race for the Yankee ZephyrDavid HemmingsactionAustralia - NZ co-production[8]
Smash Palace *Roger Donaldsondrama[8]
WildcatRoss Prosser, Russel Campbell, Alister Barryshot on 16mm[8]
1982
Carry Me Back †*John Reidcomedy[8]
The Scarecrow *Sam Pillsbury[8]
Battletruck
(reissued as Warlords of the 21st Century)
Harley CoklissactionHollywood film shot on location[8]
1983
Among the Cinders †*Rolf HädrichDrama[17]
Heart of the StagMichael FirthDrama[8]
It's Lizzie to Those Close / Lizzie †*David BlythHistorical dramashot on 16mm[8]
Merry Christmas, Mr. LawrenceNagisa OshimaWarlocation shooting for British-Japanese co-production[8]
Patu! †*Merata Mitadocumentary[8]
Savage Islands / Nate and HayesFerdinand FairfaxAdventure[8]
Second Time LuckyMichael Andersoncomedy[8]
StrataGeoff Steven[8]
TrespassesPeter Sharp[8]
Utu *Geoff Murphyhistorical actionScreened at the 1983 Cannes Film Festival[8]
Wild Horses †*Derek MortonDrama[18]
War YearsPat McGuire[8]
1984
Constance *Bruce MorrisonDrama[8]
The BountyRoger DonaldsonAdventureLocation shooting for Australian/US production[8]
Death Warmed Up †*David Blythhorror/thriller[8]
Other HalvesJohn Laingdrama[8]
The Silent One *Yvonne MackayDramafilmed in the Cook Islands[19]
Vigil *Vincent WardDramaNominated for Palme D'Or at the 1984 Cannes Film Festival[20]
Trial Run *Melanie ReadThrillerFirst NZ feature film to be written and directed by a woman
1985
Bridge to Nowhere *Ian Mune[8]
Came a Hot Friday *Ian Munecomedy[8]
Dangerous Orphans *John LaingAction
Hot TargetDenis Lewistonsex thrillerLocation shooting for US film[8]
KingpinMike WalkerdramaEntered into the 14th Moscow International Film Festival
The Lost TribeJohn Lainghorror[8]
Mr Wrong *Gaylene Prestonhorror[21]
The Quiet Earth *Geoff MurphyDrama/sci-fi/mystery[8]
Shaker RunBruce MorrisonAction/thriller
SylviaMichael Firthbiographical film[8]
1986
Footrot Flats: The Dog's TaleMurray Ballanimated film[8]
Arriving Tuesday *Richard Riddifordromantic comedy[8]
Mark II *John Andersondrama[8]
Pallet on the FloorLynton Butler[8]
Queen City Rocker *Bruce Morrison[8]
1987
Bad Taste *Peter JacksonComedy/horror/sci-fi
Illustrious Energy *Leon Narbey[8]
Mauri *Merata Mita[8]
Ngati *Barry Barclay[8]
1988
The GrasscutterIan Muneaction/thriller[8]
Just Me and MarioGreg StittComedy
The Navigator: A Mediaeval Odyssey *Vincent Wardfantasy[8] Entered into the 1988 Cannes Film Festival
Never Say DieGeoff Murphyaction
Send a Gorilla *Melanie ReadComedy[8]
1989
A Soldier's TaleLarry ParrRomantic drama[22]
Meet the Feebles *Peter Jacksonblack comedy[8]
Zilch! *Richard Riddifordthriller[8]
Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree *Martyn Sandersondrama[8] based on works by Albert Wendt

1990s

Title Director Genre Notes
1990
An Angel at My Table *Jane Campionbiography[8]
Mana Waka Merata Mita documentary
Ruby and Rata *Gaylene Preston[8]
User Friendly Gregor Nicholas horror, comedy [23]
1991
The End of the Golden WeatherIan Mune[24] Based on the play The End of the Golden Weather
GrampireDavid Blythcomedy/horror/kidsAKA My Grandpa Is a Vampire
Old ScoresAlan Claytoncomedy/sport
Te RuaBarry Barclay
1992
Alex *Megan Simpson Hubermansport /drama
Absent Without LeaveJohn LaingWorld War IIEntered into the 18th Moscow International Film Festival
BraindeadPeter JacksonSplatter/Horror
Chunuk BairDale G. BradleyWar
CrushAlison MacleanEntered into the 1992 Cannes Film Festival
1993
Bread and Roses *Gaylene Prestonbiography
Desperate RemediesStewart Main, Peter Wellssurrealist melodramaScreened at the 1993 Cannes Film Festival
Jack Be NimbleGarth Maxwellgothic horror
The PianoJane Campiondrama/romanceWon the Palme d'Or at Cannes
1994
Heavenly Creatures *Peter JacksonDrama/romance/crime
Once Were WarriorsLee TamahoriDrama
The Last TattooJohn ReidDrama
Loaded Anna Campion Drama [25]
1995
Bonjour Timothy *
Cinema of UneaseSam Neill, Judy RymerDocumentary
Forgotten SilverCosta Botes, Peter Jacksonmockumentary
War Stories Our Mothers Never Told Us Gaylene Preston Documentary [26]
1996
Broken EnglishGregor Nicholasdrama/romance
ChickenGrant La Hoodcomedy
Jack Brown GeniusTony HilesProduced by Peter Jackson
Flight of the AlbatrossWerner Meyer
Someone Else's CountryAlistair BarryDocumentary
The Frighteners *Peter Jacksoncomedy/horror
The Whole of the Moon *Ian Mune
Out of the DarkKeith HunterDocumentary
1997
AberrationTim BoxellHorrorStarring Pamela Gidley, Simon Bossell
Lost ValleyDale G. Bradley[27]
Topless Women Talk About Their LivesHarry Sinclair
The UglyScott Reynolds
1998
Memory and DesireNiki Caro
Saving GraceCosta Botesromance
When Love Comes AlongGarth Maxwell
Heaven Scott Reynolds thriller [28]
Via Satellite Anthony McCarten Comedy [29]
1999
Channelling BabyChristine Parker
I'll Make You HappyAthina Tsoulis[30]
Savage HoneymoonMark Beesley[31]
Scarfies *Robert Sarkiesblack comedy
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?Ian Munedrama
Punitive Damage Annie Goldson documentary [32]
Campaign Tony Sutorius documentary [33]
Getting to Our Place Gaylene Preston, Anna Cottrell documentary [34][35]
Uncomfortable Comfortable Campbell Walker drama [36]
Magik and Rose Vanessa Alexander drama, comedy [37]

2000s

Title Director Genre Notes
2000
The Irrefutable Truth About Demons *Glenn StandringHorror, Thriller [38]
Jubilee *Michael HurstComedy[39]
The Price of Milk *Harry SinclairComedy [40]
Wild Blue Dale G. Bradley drama [41]
Hopeless Stephen Hickey comedy [42]
Feathers of Peace Barry Barclay drama [43]
Hotere Merata Mita documentary [44]
2001
Crooked EarthSam PillsburyDrama [45]
Kung Fu Vampire KillersPhil Davison[46]
Her MajestyMark J. Gordoncoming-of-age
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingPeter JacksonfantasyU.S. & NZ funded film produced in New Zealand
RainChristine Jeffscoming-of-age
SnakeskinGillian AshurstThriller/road movie
StickmenHamish Rothwell
Blerta Revisited Geoff Murphy documentary [47]
2002
The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersPeter JacksonfantasyU.S. & NZ funded film produced in New Zealand
Whale Rider *Niki Carodrama
In a Land of PlentyAlistair BarryDocumentary[48]
Tongan NinjaJason StutterAction comedy[49]
Toy Love Harry Sinclair comedy [50]
The Maori Merchant of Venice Don Selwyn drama [51]
2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingPeter JacksonfantasyU.S. & NZ funded film produced in New Zealand
The Last SamuraiEdward ZwickU.S produced film shot in New Zealand
The LocalsGreg PageSupernatural Thriller[52]
ChristmasGreg KingDrama/Comedy
WoodenheadFlorian HabichtMusical/Fairy tale/Drama
Perfect Strangers Gaylene Preston Thriller [53]
2004
FractureLarry Parr Drama Based on Crime Story by Maurice Gee[54]
Without a PaddleSteven Brill ComedyAmerican film shot in New Zealand
MurmursElric Kane and Alexander GreenhoughDrama
In My Father's DenBrad McGannDrama
SpookedGeoff Murphy
2005
50 Ways of Saying FabulousStewart Maindrama
King KongPeter Jacksonadventure
Banana in a NutshellRoseanne LiangDocumentary
River QueenVincent Wardhistorical drama
The World's Fastest Indian *Roger DonaldsonbiographyBased on the life of Burt Munro
Meet Me in MiamiEric Hannah and Iren Koster Comedy
Memories of TomorrowAmit TripuraneniDrama/thriller
2006
No. 2Toa Fraser
Perfect CreatureGlenn Standringhorror/thriller
Buddha Wild: Monk in a HutAnna Wildingdocumentary
Sione's WeddingChris Grahamcomedy/romance
Kissy KissyElric Kane and Alexander GreenhoughDrama
The FerrymanChris Grahamhorror
The Waimate ConspiracyStefen HarrisDrama
Out of the BlueRobert Sarkiesdrama (based on true events)Based on the true story of the Aramoana massacre
Black SheepJonathan KingComedy/horror
2007
The TattooistPeter Burger Horror New Zealand and Singapore co-production[55]
A Song of GoodGregory King [56]
Down by the RiversideMarama Killen
Brad Davison
Film noir/horror
The Devil Dared Me ToChris Stapp
We're Here To HelpJonothan CullinaneKafkaesque comedy
Men Shouldn't SingSarah Higginson and Michael Bell Musical
The Last Magic ShowAndy ConlanComedy romance[57]
Pictures of You| [58]
The Vintner's LuckNiki Caro
Show of HandsAnthony McCartenRomantic comedyFilmed in New Plymouth, Nov-Dec 2007[59]
Eagle vs SharkTaika WaititiRomantic Comedy
2008
Second Hand WeddingPaul MurphyRomantic comedy
Rain of the ChildrenVincent WardDocumentary
Taking the Waewae ExpressAndrea BosshardDrama[60]
Dean SpanleyToa FraserDrama
BLACKSPOTBen HawkerThriller[61]
Last of the LivingLogan McMillanComedy horror
2009
The Lovely BonesPeter Jackson
Under the MountainJonathan KingFantasyBased on the children's book of the same name by Maurice Gee which was also adapted into a television miniseries
Jumping in PuddlesNick Hitchens and Jonathan WarnerDocumentary
The Strength of WaterArmağan BallantyneDrama[62]
Separation CityPaul Middleditch
The Man in the Hat Luit Bieringa Documentary [63]
The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls Leanne Pooley Documentary [64]

2010s

Title Director Genre Notes
2010
KawaKatie WolfeDramaBased on Nights in the Gardens of Spain by Witi Ihimaera
WoundDavid BlythHorror[65]
MatarikiMichael BennettDrama
BoyTaika WaititiComedy/drama
PredicamentJason StutterComedyBased on the Ronald Hugh Morrieson novel[66]
BloodlinesPeter BurgerCrime/Drama
The Insatiable MoonRosemary RiddellComedy/drama[67]
The Hopes & Dreams of Gazza SnellBrendan DonovanComedy/family[68]
Home by Christmas Gaylene Preston Documentary Drama [69]
Russian Snark Stephen Sinclair Comedy [70]
2011
The Devil's RockPaul CampionHorror
Love BirdsPaul MurphyRomantic comedy
My Wedding and Other SecretsRoseanne Liang
The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the UnicornSteven SpielbergFamily/adventure
Operation 8: Deep in the ForestErrol Wright and Abi King-JonesDocumentary[71]
The Most Fun You Can Have DyingKirstin Marcon
Dreamer by DesignDavid ChanComedy/drama[72]
TrackerIan SharpAction/Thriller
2012
Sione's 2: Unfinished BusinessSimon BennettComedySequel to the Sione's Wedding (2006)[73]
Good for NothingMike WallisComedy/Thriller/Western
Ghost TVPhil Davison[74]
Mr. PipAndrew AdamsonDramaBased on Lloyd Jones' novel Mister Pip[75]
The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyPeter JacksonFantasyU.S. & NZ funded film produced in New Zealand
The Red HouseAlyx DuncanDrama[76]
Kiwi FlyerTony SimpsonFamily/Comedy[77]
2013
White Lies Dana Rotberg Drama
EternityAlex GalvinDrama/sci-fi/mystery
ShoppingMark Albiston, Louis SutherlandDrama
The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugPeter JacksonFantasyU.S. & NZ funded film produced in New Zealand
The Confessions of Prisoner TMicheal BennettDocumentary
Romeo & Juliet: A Love Song Tim van Dammen Rock opera Based on William Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo & Juliet[78]
Gardening with Soul Jess Feast Documentary [79]
The Weight of Elephants Daniel Joseph Borgman Drama [80]
Giselle Toa Fraser Documentary [81]
Fantail Curtis Vowell Drama [82]
He Toki Huna: New Zealand in Afghanistan Kay Ellmers Documentary [83]
Sheen of Gold Simon Ogston Documentary [84]
Us and the Game Industry Stephanie Beth Documentary [85]
Edwin: My Life as a Koont Jason Stutter Mockumentary, Comedy [86]
Ghost Bride David Blyth Horror, Romance [87]
Crackheads Andy Sophocleus, Tim Tsiklauri Comedy [88][89]
2014
SyreniaFraser GrutFantasy/family
What We Do in the ShadowsTaika Waititi, Jemaine ClementComedy/horror[90]
HouseboundMorgana O'Reilly, Cameron RhodesComedy/horror[91]
The Pā BoysHimiona GraceMusic/drama[92]
The Dark HorseJames Napier RobertsonDramaBiopic based on the true story of chess player Genesis Potini[93]
Erebus: Operation OverduePeter Burger, Charlotte PurdyDocudramaBased on the true story of the recovery operation of the Mt Erebus disaster
Pirates of the AirwaysCharlie HaskellDocumentaryBased on the true story of Radio Hauraki
The Dead LandsToa FraserAction/horrorIt was premièred in the Special Presentations section at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival
Hip Hop-erationBryn EvansDocumentary
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesPeter JacksonFantasyU.S. & NZ funded film produced in New Zealand
Tūmanako/Hope Susy Pointon Documentary [94]
3 Mile Limit Craig Newland Drama [95]
Urban Turban Devesh Singh Drama, Romance Fiji/NZ Bollywood film[88]
The Cure David Gould Action thriller [96]
Jake Doug Dillaman Drama, Sci-fi, Comedy [97]
Everything We Loved Max Currie Drama [98]
Contract Killers Mathew John Pearson Action Thriller [88]
Beyond the Edge Leanne Pooley Documentary [99]
Orphans and Kingdoms Paolo Rotondo Drama [100]
Aunty and the Star People Gerard Smyth Documentary [101]
Erewhon Gavin Hipkins Essay [102]
Hot Air Alister Barry, Abi King-Jones Documentary [103]
REALITi Jonathan King Thriller, Sci-Fi [104]
Voices of the Land: Nga Reo o te Whenua Paul Wolffram Documentary [105]
2015
DeathgasmJason Lei HowdenComedy/horror
The Dead RoomJason StutterHorror
Turbo KidFrançois Simard, Anouk Whissell and Yoann-Karl WhissellAction/adventure/comedy/superhero/post-apocalyptic
25 AprilLeanne PooleyDocumentary
Ghost Shark 2: Urban JawsAndrew Todd, Johnny HallComedy/horror
Born To DanceTammy DavisAction/sport
Belief: The Possession of Janet MosesDavid StubbsDocodramaBased on the true story of the exorcism of Janet Moses
Slow West John McLean Action/adventure, Drama [106]
Lexi Wayne Turner Drama [107]
The Great Maiden's Blush Andrea Bosshard, Shane Loader Drama [108]
A Flickering Truth Pietra Brettkelly
Herbs: Songs of Freedom Tearepa Kahi documentary [109]
2016
MahanaLee TamahoriAction/dramaBased on the novel Bulibasha by Witi Ihimaera
Penny BlackJoe HitchcockRoad Movie
Orphans and KingdomsPaolo RotondoDrama[110]
notes to eternitySarah CorderyDocumentaryfeaturing Noam Chomsky, Robert Fisk, Norman Finkelstein, Sara Roy[111]
Hunt for the WilderpeopleTaika WaititiComedyBased on the novel Wild Pork and Watercress by Barry Crump
Tickled David Farrier, Dylan Reeve Documentary
Chasing Great Justin Pemberton, Michelle Walsh Documentary [112]
the heART of the matter Luit Bieringa Documentary [113]
Poi E: The Story of Our Song Tearepa Kahi documentary [114]
The Rehearsal Alison Maclean Drama
On an Unknown Beach Adam Luxton, Summer Agnew Documentary [115]
West of Eden Alastair Riddell Drama [116]
The 5th Eye Errol Wright, Abi King-Jones Documentary [117]
Chronesthesia Hayden J. Weal Romantic comedy [118]
This Giant Papier Mâché Boulder Is Actually Really Heavy Christian Nicolson Science fiction, Comedy [119]
Apple Pie Sam Hamilton Documentary [120]
2017
Pork PieMatt MurphyComedy/Road MovieRemake of Goodbye Pork Pie
Kiwi ChristmasTony SimpsonFamily[121]
WaruBriar Grace-Smith, Casey Kaa, Ainsley Gardiner, Katie Wolfe, Chelsea Cohen, Renae Maihi, Paula Whetu Jones, Awanui Simich-PeneDrama
6 DaysToa FraserDrama/Thriller
The ChangeoverMiranda Harcourt, Stuart McKenzieFantasy/Thriller[122] Based on the novel The Changeover by Margaret Mahy
Human TracesNic GormanDrama/Thriller[123]
The Wizard & the Commodore - Chathams Islands New ZealandSamuel A. MillerMondo Documentary
Bill Direen, A Memory of Others Simon Ogston Documentary Screened in NZIFF 2017, download with O.S.T. 2019[124]
My Year With Helen Gaylene Preston Documentary [125]
2018
The Breaker UpperersMadeleine Sami, Jackie van BeekComedy
Blue MoonStefen HarrisFilm Noir[126]
BrokenTarry MortlockDrama[127] Inspired by true events
Mortal EnginesChristian RiversFantasy/ThrillerFilmed in NZ, a U.S./NZ co-production based on the novel Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve
Mega Time Squad Tim van Dammen Sci-fi, Action, Comedy [128]
Status Pending Ben Zolno Dramedy [129] Improvised dialogue (mumblecore) film premiering at Cinequest, Filmed Entirely in Wellington, NZ.
2019
DaffodilsDavid StubbsDrama
For My Father's KingdomVea Mafile'o, Jeremiah TauamitiDocumentary[130]
BellbirdHamish BennettDrama[131]
Come to DaddyAnt TimpsonHorror
Brown BoysHans MasoeComedy[132]
Take Home PayStallone Vaiaoga-IoasaComedy[133]
Capital in the Twenty-First CenturyJustin PembertonDocumentary[134]
SavageSam Kellycrime[135]
Jojo RabbitTaika WaititiComedy drama
Killer SofaBernie RaoComedy horror
Vai Nicole Whippy

‘Ofa-Ki-Levuka Guttenbeil-Likiliki

Matasila Freshwater

Amberley Jo Aumua

Mīria George

Marina Alofagia McCartney

Dianna Fuemana

Becs Arahanga

Drama [136]

2020s

Title Director Genre Notes
2020
The Legend of Baron To'aKiel McNaughtondrama[137]
Balance of the Five ElementsJan-Hinrik Drevsdocumentary[138]
The Girl on the BridgeLeanne Pooleydocumentary[139]
RūrangiMax CurrieLGBT/drama[140]
LOIMATA, The Sweetest Tears Anna Marbrook documentary [141]
This TownDavid Whitecomedy[142]
Lowdown Dirty CriminalsPaul Murphycomedy [143]
Shadow in the CloudRoseanne Liangaction/horror[144]
ReunionJake Mahaffythriller, horror
Baby DoneCurtis Vowellcomedy
Six60: Till the Lights Go OutJulia Parnelldocumentary [145]
2021
Dawn RaidOscar Kightleydocumentary[146]
Coming Home in the DarkJames Ashcroftthriller
There Is No "I" in ThreesomeJan Oliver Lucksdrama, documentary, comedy[147]
CousinsAinsley Gardiner, Briar Grace-SmithdramaBased on Patricia Grace's eponymous novel.[148]
Night RaidersDanis Gouletdrama
James & IseyFlorian Habichtdocumentary[149]
PoppyLinda Niccoldrama[150]
The Justice of Bunny KingGaysorn Thavatdrama[151]
JuniperMatthew J. Savilledrama
Mothers of the RevolutionBriar Marchdocumentary[152]
The Power of the DogJane CampiondramaNominated for Best Picture at the 94th Academy Awards
Millie Lies LowMichelle Savilldrama, comedy[153]
Fiona Clark: UnafraidLula Cucchiaradocumentary[154] Documentary on photographer Fiona Clark
Whetū Mārama – Bright StarToby Mills, Aileen O'Sullivandocumentary[155]
Signed, Theo Schoon Luit Bieringa documentary [156]
2022
We Are Still HereBeck Cole, Chantelle Burgoyne, Dena Curtis, Richard Curtis, Mario Gaoa, Danielle MacLean, Miki Magasiva, Renae Maihi, Tracey Rigney, Tim Worralldrama
Nude TuesdayArmağan Ballantynecomedy[157]
WhinaJames Napier Robertson, Paula Whetu Jonesbiographical drama[158]
MuruTearepa Kahiaction, drama
KāingaJulie Zhu, Asuka Sylvie, Michelle Ang, Nahyeon Lee, Yamin Tun, Ghazaleh Golbakhsh, HASH, Angeline Loodrama[159] Anthology film
PunchWelby Ingsdrama
GloriavaleFergus Grady, Noel SmythdocumentaryDocumentary on the Gloriavale Christian Community
A Boy Called Piano Nina Nawalowalo drama documentary [160]
When the Cows Come Home Costa Botes documentary [161]
Mister OrganDavid Farrierdocumentary
Dame Valerie Adams: More than GoldBriar MarchdocumentaryDocumentary on Valerie Adams
2023
Bad BehaviourAlice Englertcomedy
Red, White & BrassDamon Fepulea'icomedy
StylebenderZoe McIntoshdocumentaryDocumentary on Israel Adesanya
UproarHamish Bennett, Paul Middleditchdrama
The ConvertLee Tamahoridrama
JoikaJames Napier Robertsondrama

See also

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Further reading

  • Dennis, Jonathan & Jan Bieringa, (1996) "Film in Aotearoa New Zealand", Wellington: Victoria University Press. (best source on topic) ISBN 0-86473-309-7
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