New Zealand Youth Film Festival (NZYFF)

Celebrate Aotearoa New Zealand's next-generation of movie stars by joining us at the inaugural New Zealand Youth Film Festival Gala Screening event. Our signature black-tie event will be held on the evening of December 9 in the stunning Sir Paul Reeves Building at Auckland University of Technology (AUT). Join our Judging Panel as they award films in each of our 12 award categories and 9 regional awards. An excellent programme of short films made by creators from across the country has been prepared.

New Zealand Youth Film Festival (NZYFF) is a free-to-enter film festival for all youth aged 15-24 years. Its mission is to celebrate and empower Aotearoa New Zealand's emerging filmmakers and creative youth. Each year, we host a nationwide competition with attractive awards and exclusive opportunities for youth to engage with the wider film industry, including a red carpet Gala Screening event in December.

Proudly sponsored and supported by Auckland University of Technology (AUT), TVNZ, Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, Canon, Adobe, Wētā FX, Chapman Tripp, U.S. Embassy New Zealand, Department of Post, One Good Kiwi, Auckland Studio, Screen Canterbury, Film Otago Southland, The Lion Foundation, Metro Film, and The Rebel Fleet.

For more about our programme, visit our website at www.nzyff.com