The Man Outside (short documentary)
#WATCH: Abandoned by the law, a woman and her flatmates are left to fend for themselves against her relentless stalker, turning their everyday lives into a real-life thriller. 👤🏡🔒
The Man Outside, directed by Liv McClymont & produced by Jessica Todd.
Out There (short documentary)
#WATCH: Zoologist-turned-filmmaker Alexis Smith sets out on an extraterrestrial expedition, only to find that the most profound discoveries may lie within herself. 🏔️🛸👽✨
Out There, directed by Alexis Smith & produced by Harry Wynn.
Hifi Ulu (short documentary)
#WATCH: As Luka prepares for a significant Niuean rite of passage, the ceremony sparks cultural expectations and unspoken conflicts. Luka simply hopes to navigate the day his own way. 🇳🇺✂️
Hifi Ulu, directed by Chantelle Burgoyne & produced by Hayley Felise.
Tū Tonu - Still Standing (short documentary)
#WATCH: Expert tree climber Zane Wedding finds himself at a crossroads, knowing that standing up for what’s right might mean sacrificing what he loves most. 🌳🧗🪧
Tū Tonu – Still Standing, directed & produced by Andy Day & Brady Polkinghorne.
Here the Wild Things Are | Short Documentary
#WATCH: Aotearoa joins a fun, global competition where ecologists and enthusiasts scour cities to uncover the weird and wonderful wild. But can they save the planet, one photo at a time? 🔎🌱🪲🔬
Here the Wild Things Are, directed by Kelly Gilbride & produced by Madison Smith.
NEW: Mauri Moana explores not just the ecological threat but also the cultural impact, highlighting the deep bond between tangata whenua, their whenua, and the moana, while Nathaniel’s whakapapa ties to Aotea anchor the narrative in the urgent need to protect these vital connections. 🌊🪸🐠
Watch 'Mauri Moana' in full at www.loadingdocs.net/short/mauri-moana
NEW: More than just a haircut, this deeply rooted Niuean rite symbolises a boy’s readiness for greater family and community responsibilities, reflecting the broader struggle to maintain cultural identity in a rapidly changing world. With powerful access and honesty, 'Hifi Ulu' becomes an evocative and impactful exploration of cultural survival and personal growth, resonating far beyond its specific cultural roots. 🇳🇺✂️
Watch full: www.loadingdocs.net/short/hifi-ulu/
NEW: Offering a fresh take on alien believers, 'Out There' delves into Alexis’s quest for meaning and the broader question of what might lie beyond our world. With a local Kiwi focus and a global theme, the film presents a universal story through the surprising lens of a unique group of New Zealanders connecting with the unknown – out there. 👽🛸✨
Watch full: www.loadingdocs.net/short/out-there/
NEW: When Zane Wedding (Ngāti Kuri, Ngāti Pikiao) takes a stand during a 60-day protest to save Auckland’s ancient trees, his life takes an unexpected turn. Arrested for his activism, Zane’s time in jail sparks a journey of self-discovery guided by the wairua of his tūpuna. 🌳🧗🪧
Watch full: loadingdocs.net/short/tu-tonu-still-standing/
NEW: The Man Outside is inspired by the experience of stalking that happened to a friend of the filmmakers and aims to shed light on the urgent need for stalking laws in Aotearoa. While other countries like the UK, US, and Australia have criminalised stalking, New Zealand has not. 👤🏡🔒
Watch full: www.loadingdocs.net/short/the-man-outside/
NEW: 'Here the Wild Things Are' is not your typical nature documentary—it’s a fast-paced, joyful exploration of urban wildlife hidden in our cities. Centred around the ‘City Nature Challenge,’ this global competition encourages cities to document the most species and engage the most participants. 🔎🌱🪲🔬
Watch full: www.loadingdocs.net/short/here-the-wild-things-are/
✨LOADING DOCS SEASON 10 OUT NOW!✨
Six films, one milestone collection. Explore these unforgettable stories at www.loadingdocs.net
