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.
A nomadic travel writer believes that love always has an expiration date, until a charismatic Spaniard challenges her to live—and love—in the moment.
A scorned stand-in actor for a hit TV show distorts the script to publicly undress her costar.
A plastic surgeon creates in real time, the new goddess of beauty.
Based on a short story by Dave Eggers, Johnna's dad talks too much, and Johnna herself lives inside her head. 'Your Mother and I' looks at the small moments that belie the larger tensions between families and generations, whilst Johnna's dad recounts all the ways he and his wife changed the world. Or so he says.
Not many people know this but every night at 3:33AM time is frozen for a moment. During what is a fraction of second to mortal eyes there is a second night, a secret one where the spirits of the city come out to play.
At a Christmas high school talent show, 17-year-old Clare tries to confront her teacher over a private matter, leading to unexpected consequences.
The indignities of life add up, sometimes more than you can take. But our protagonist is fine thanks.
Directed by Emma de Swaef & Marc Roels, Niki Lindroth von Bahr and Paloma Baeza - names familiar in the short film world - we take a look at Netflix's new stop-motion anthology The House.
In a desperate struggle against his ballooning ego, Bill battles in vain to re-woo Deb with his below-par outdoor skills and, quite frankly, shocking behaviour, until their last-ditch camping trip takes a very sinister turn.
