Be prepared to be excited and inspired by some of the most interesting voices in contemporary cinema—whether it’s bold new storytelling, fresh perspectives, or unexpected delights, these films are sure to leave a lasting impression.

Highlight short films from the festival are collected in this tasty package.

Inspiring and thoughtful stories include a boxing nun, an AI robot, a dedicated teacher and a Palestinian man trying to return home.
Much loved stars Hugh Bonneville, Marlon Williams, Thomas Sainsbury and Alison Bruce make an appearance.
We have some fun with an out-of-his-depth dad at a twirling competition and a maniacal ice-cream seller on the beach.

As a special treat for New Plymouth audiences the film When the Geese Flew has been added to programme.
It has been nominated for Best Film at the Show Me Shorts awards, following its premiere at Cannes Film Festival, and stars New Plymouth teen Tom Kerr in the lead role.

When The Geese Flew
Drama - 19 mins - New Zealand
In a desperate bid to prevent his older sister from leaving home, Cyrus attempts to recover her stolen dirt bike.

Aua Atu Ra - Marlon Williams
Music Video - 3 mins - New Zealand
This music video from Marlon Williams challenges the saying ‘We’re all in this boat together’. It’s about balancing the shared values of community and personal individuality.

Sister Josephine 
True Story - 7 mins - New Zealand
A young boy is forced to find his fighting spirit within when confronted by a nun's rough-house boxing lessons.

Regarding our Previous Conversation
Comedy - 7 mins - New Zealand
Tom shows up at Susan’s with the car she definitely said she wanted—at least, that’s how he remembers it.

Help me Tom
Animation - 14 mins - China
Set in a small town in the future, a military robot is transformed into a human service robot, Tom. But the war is still coming, and the robot, Tom, must make a choice.

Qaher
Drama - 20 mins - Poland, State of Palestine, Egypt
A Canadian Palestinian man returns to Palestine after years away to surprise his sister. As he embarks on his journey to reach her, he rediscovers the true meaning of Palestinian identity.

A Sisyphean Task
Drama - 17 mins - United Kingdom
A bright yet unflinching glimpse into the British school system, set within the walls of a newly qualified teacher's classroom.

Allez Ma Fille (My Little Girl)
Comedy - 15 mins - France
A recently divorced dad accompanies his teenage daughter to a twirling competition. Before long, the father is faced with a situation he never thought he'd have to deal with before...

Oasis
Comedy - 14 mins - Australia, New Zealand
A suburban dad on a family day at the beach becomes stranded under the shade of an ice cream cart where the vendor charges rent for shelter.

Run Time: 118 mins

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