God Teeth is an ambitious experimental film that explores the desolation of the human soul, utilising surrealism to illustrate the fleeting nature of life. Four recently deceased souls find themselves...
Frank Sun perfectly combines humour and discomfort in the excellent yet delicate We Are Kings. This is a short film that effectively captures the challenges of discovering one’s cultural identit...
Tony Mucci’s short directorial debut, Money Talk$, is as striking as it is engaging. It is a short film that takes a bold approach and makes it work to a magnificent effect. It’s 1981, and...
American Cats: The Good, the Bad, and the Cuddly is an entertaining yet important exposé documentary that will send any cat owner outside of the United States into an unmitigated state of anger over t...
The Heirloom, at first glance, feels like a film that isn’t saying or doing much but is an incredibly reflective, emotional film about relationships and our time during lockdown. Ben Petrie̵...
Consecration showcases the fantastic visual talents of director Christopher Smith, but what could be a solid horror-thriller is hindered by a script that is purposefully meandering and disjointed. It&...
A heartfelt documentary that celebrates the profound beauty of nature, The Road to Patagonia is full of soul. While it would have been better to hear more from the Indigenous people than the narration...
Antonio Sequeira’s Autumn is as close and authentic of a family drama about children leaving the nest for university as you will see. Tied together with some beautiful performances in gorgeous r...
Red-Shaded Green is a poignant reminder that green energy can come at the cost of Indigenous life, pointedly asking us if such actions are worth it if we are destroying the land and culture of others....
Ka Whawhai Tonu is a strong debut from filmmaker Michael Jonathan. Filled with brilliant performances throughout, this Māori focused film hits all the right notes. In 1864, during the New Zealand Wars...