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Doc Edge Festival 2026 marked its 21st year with 75 films, 12 immersive projects as part of World Press Photos Exhibition, industry events and, an Oscar®-qualifying awards ceremony.

Bucket extra screening
Auckland Closing Night / 12 July

7pm /  The Capitol Cinema, Auckland

Finding honk extra screening
Auckland Closing Night / 12 July

7.30pm /  Takapuna Beachside Cinema, Auckland

Carousel
World Press Photo & Immersive Exhibition

24 June - 12 July / Smith & Caughey Auckland

Carousel 4.1
Opening Night Film @ Takapuna Beachside Cinema

24 June / 6.30pm / Q&A with Kim Webby, Michael Jonathan (Directors)

Wellington Opening Night @ The Roxy Cinema

15 July / 6.00pm / The Roxy Cinema

All Films & Events

Plan your Doc Edge Festival 2026.

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Event by type (Radio)
Whats On Today
Showing 12
of 90
Films
Feature Film
Asia Pacific Premiere

58th

Exhibition
Immersive
New Zealand Premiere

A Long Goodbye

Films
Festival Winner Feature Film
Asia Pacific Premiere

A War on Women

Exhibition
Immersive
New Zealand Premiere

Anthropocene In C Major

Awards
Auckland

Awards Ceremony

Films
Feature Film
New Zealand Premiere
Online not available

American Doctor

Exhibition
Immersive
World Premiere

Between Life and Death

Exhibition
Immersive
Asia Pacific Premiere

BrainRot Revolution

Films
Feature Film
International Premiere

Cagnat, Drawing or Nothing (Cagnat, le dessin sinon rien)

Films
Feature Film
Asia Pacific Premiere

Cambodian Beer Dreams

Films
Feature Film
Asia Pacific Premiere

Ceremony

Films
Short Film
Asia Pacific Premiere

Chicken Ghetto

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News, Reviews & Interviews

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Press

FeatheStrength and Inside Gaza take top honours at Doc Edge Awards Night

On Wednesday evening Doc Edge held its annual awards as part of the 2026 Doc Edge Festival at Grand Millennium Auckland. More than 30 awards were presented, recognising outstanding documentaries, immersive projects and filmmakers from New Zealand and around the world. Doc Edge is an Academy Awards® qualifying festival for feature and short documentary films. The winners of Best New Zealand Short, Best New Zealand Feature, Best...
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Reviews

Observer – Documentaries find an audience at Beachside Cinema

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Reviews

The Press – Doc Edge returns to Christchurch – for one weekend

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Reviews

The Press – NZ news Cancer ‘Turning grief into action’: Waikato man’s cross-Canada quest

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Venues

Discover festival locations across three major cities.

The City of Sails

Also known as the City of Sails, Auckland is a lively and cosmopolitan city with plenty to do alongside enjoying the screenings at our festival venue. With scenic views, stunning waterfronts, and bustling neighbourhoods, choose from a range of cultural and dining offerings to accompany your festival experience.
Explore Auckland
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The Capital City

As New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington is home to a variety of artistic and historic attractions to accompany your festival screenings and events. Make the most of this picturesque metropolis with viewpoints like the Wellington Cable Car and Mount Victoria Lookout, and landmarks such as Cuba Street and the city’s four public gardens.
Explore Wellington
wellington

The "new" Vibrant City

Described as the gateway to the South Island, Ōtautahi Christchurch is a green and vibrant city with a fantastic dining scene, spectacular vineyards, and impressive architecture. With a growing arts scene, the city features diverse cultural hubs and attractions as well as street art for a truly memorable stay alongside the festival.
Explore Christchurch
Vibrant Christchurch
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