Loading Docs

  • News

    Loading Docs: 10 Shorts from 10 Seasons

    As the Loading Docs initiative marks a decade of showcasing New Zealand's filmmaking talent, we reflect on the past 10 seasons and highlight 10 must-watch films from their impressive catalog.

  • News

    Loading Docs 2017

    Loading Docs release their fourth season of documentary short films as part of their ongoing initiative to develop and promote New Zealand’s filmmaking talent

  • Meet the Gatekeepers

    Meet the Gatekeepers: Jess Gormley (Guardian Docs)

    In the first of a recurring series, where we look to speak to those involved in the funding, production, distribution and programming of short film, we speak to Guardian Docs Executive Producer Jess Gormley.

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    Documentary J.Ollie Lucks

    Wilbur Force

    Wilbur Force, the former king of NZ pro-wrestling, is provoked to reconnect with his glory days of battle in this energetic & entertaining Loading Docs film.

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    Documentary Charlotte Evans

    OK Chlöe

    New Zealand’s millennial MP, Chlöe Swarbrick, challenges the establishment during the most important year of her political career.

  • Filmmaker Update

    The Short List: Lance Oppenheim Interview

    Fresh off his first feature's appearance at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, documentary filmmaker Lance Oppenheim joins us to discuss his short form work, his transition into features, and the importance of being your own MC.

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    Documentary Sophie Black

    Believing is Seeing

    A mysterious outbreak of tic disorders among young people leads Dr Robert Bartholomew to question whether social media is making us sick.

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    Documentary Todd Karehana

    Night Ride

    Why does 66 year old Alma return to the old family house every night to feed stray cats? Her son suspects it’s connected to the death of his brother and attempts to unravel the truth.

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    Documentary Zoe McIntosh

    Living Like Kings

    The Christchurch Earthquake left the majority of its population devastated, but for a small group of homeless people, disaster brought about new and luxurious living opportunities—a taste of what it’s like to live like a king.

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