Movies in Parks | Show me Shorts
Show Me Shorts is an annual festival showcasing the best Kiwi and Australian short films and is part of Auckland Council's Movies in Parks programme.
When: 10:00pm - 11:30pm (approx), Friday 11 March
Where: Festival Garden, Aotea Square
This selection of seven of the best has been specially curated for the Movies in Parks series. These short films are varied in tone and temperament, but all are engaging and entertaining.
The subjects range from an amusing road trip by a gang member with wanderlust to a 'serious' exposé highlighting the poor working conditions for elves in Santa's workshop at the North Pole.
Don't miss 2011 Academy Award shortlisted The Six Dollar Fifty Man or Show Me Shorts' 2010 Best Film winner This is Her.
Show Me Shorts Finalists:
DAY TRIP | Director Zoe McIntosh, 11mins, NZ
A gang member wakes up one morning and decides he needs a day off. A short voyage between islands changes his outlook on life.
THE NORTH POLE DECEPTION | Director Joe Hitchcock, Animation, 10mins, NZ
A shocking documentary portraying the disturbing working conditions of Santa's Elves in the North Pole.
OSCAR'S FIRST KISS | Director Toby Angwin, Comedy, 6mins, Aus
A case of mistaken identity on a Melbourne tram leads Oscar to a moment he'll never forget.
SCRAP HEAP | Director Simon Oliver, 14mins, NZ
Buddy, Ed and Jim are two old timers who take a long overdue trip of a life-time in a renovated Zephyr.
THE SIX DOLLAR FIFTY MAN | Director Mark Albiston, 15mins, NZ
Andy, a gutsy 8 year-old boy, is forced to break out of his make-believe superhero world to deal with playground bullies.
BIRD BRAIN | Director Patrick McCabe, Drama, 9mins, Aus
Brain feels invisible to the world. He still lives with his mum, and he's resigned himself to a life of petty crime. His only escape is his artwork.
THIS IS HER | Director Katie Wolfe, writer Kate McDermott, Comedy, 12mins, NZ
Evie's deliciously wry commentary reveals exactly what life has in store for her new baby daughter, her loving husband - and the six-year-old 'bitch' who will one day steal his affections and destroy Evie's life.
When: 10:00pm - 11:30pm (approx), Friday 11 March | Where: Festival Garden, Aotea Square
When: 8:00pm - 9:30pm (approx), Monday 14 March
Where: Festival Garden, Aotea Square
Member Profile
Auckland CouncilNew Zealand’s largest city holds a wealth of creative talent and businesses, making it, without a doubt, New Zealand’s home of the creative industries. Auckland's unique arts, culture and creative enterprises not only enrich the cultural landscape of the city and its inhabitants but also make a vital contribution to the city’s economic success.
Auckland Council is committed to making Auckland an arts and culture centre by supporting the abundance of talented creative people who call Auckland home, and creating attractive business and lifestyle options for all who choose to live, work and play here.
The council supports the arts and creative industries in the following ways:
- Support and funding for arts organisations, artists ,arts and cultural groups
- Provision of arts facilities, such as the Art Gallery and ArtStation
- Design and delivery of a public art collection and programme
- Support of performing arts venues such as The Aotea Centre, Civic Theatre and Auckland Townhall
- Funding support for independent performing arts venues such as Q Theatre and The Basement
- Arts and creative sector research and policy and strategy such as Arts Agenda, Blueprint and Arts in Public Places – Public Art Policy
- Urban design of city environments such as Fort Street and Elliot street redevelopments
- City planning and management of projects like Aotea Quarter development
- Provision of world class library resources
- Support of industry associations and business events such as The Big Idea, ART Survive and Thrive forums and Film Auckland
- Delivery of community services to maintain and develop community and recreation facilities and centres
- Support and delivery of community and major events such as Pasifika Festival, Lantern Festival and Music in Parks
- Facilitation of film productions in the regionTo find out more about Auckland Council’s support of the creative industries and how this can benefit you or your creative business visit www.auckland.govt.nz or phone 09 379 2020
Auckland Council is proud to support The Big Idea. Through The Big Idea, Auckland Council can effectively engage with Auckland’s creative community, and promote the arts and culture services it provides.
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