Doc Edge

Kia ora / Welcome
Doc Edge Festival 2026 marks its 21st year.

75 films, 12 immersive projects, 1 industry event.
And an Oscar®-qualifying awards ceremony.

Film Screenings

In Cinema
Auckland / 24 June – 12 July
Wellington / 15 – 26 July
Christchurch / 31 July – 2 August

Virtual Cinema
Nationwide / 27 July – 10 August

Key Events (Auckland only)

World Press Photo 2026& Doc Edge Immersive Exhibition / 24 June – 12 July

Industry Conference / 29 June – 1 July

Awards Night / 1 July

Download Schedules / Browse eBook

* Note: Christchurch and Virtual Cinema tickets are on sale. Detailed information on Virtual Cinema coming mid-June.

World Press Photo & Immersive Exhibition

24 June - 12 July / Smith & Caughey Auckland

3-day Industy Conference

29 June - 1 July / Grand Millennium Auckland

Opening Night Film @ The Capitol Cinema

24 June / 6.30pm / Q&A with Thaddeus Matula (Director)

Opening Night Film @ Takapuna Beachside Cinema

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

All Films & Events

Plan your Doc Edge Festival 2026.

Films

Feature Film

Q&A

Asia Pacific Premiere

Auckland, Wellington

58th

Exhibition

Immersive

New Zealand Premiere

Auckland

A Long Goodbye

Films

Feature Film

Asia Pacific Premiere

Auckland, Wellington

A War on Women

Exhibition

Immersive

New Zealand Premiere

Auckland

Awards Ceremony

Films

Feature Film

New Zealand Premiere

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

American Doctor

Exhibition

Immersive

World Premiere

Auckland

Between Life and Death

Exhibition

Immersive

Asia Pacific Premiere

Auckland

BrainRot Revolution

Films

Feature Film

Q&A

International Premiere

Auckland, Wellington

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

Films

Feature Film

Asia Pacific Premiere

Auckland, Wellington

Cambodian Beer Dreams

Films

Feature Film

Asia Pacific Premiere

Auckland, Wellington

Ceremony

Films

Short Film

Asia Pacific Premiere

Auckland, Wellington

Chicken Ghetto

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24 Jun 26

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

A Long Goodbye

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Anthropocene In C Major

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Between Life and Death

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

BrainRot Revolution

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Desiderium: What Stood Here

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Less than 5gr of Saffron

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Lumina

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Mirage

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Music and the Mystical Experience (Immersive)

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Playground: Waitematā

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Poems of Life

Films

Q&A

Premiere

Feature Film

The Capitol Cinema, The Roxy, Takapuna Beachside Cinemas

Revolution’s Daughter

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

The World Came Flooding In

Films

Q&A

Premiere

Feature Film

The Capitol Cinema, The Roxy, Takapuna Beachside Cinemas

Unlikely Kin

25 Jun 26

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

A Long Goodbye

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Anthropocene In C Major

Films

Premiere

Feature Film

The Capitol Cinema, The Roxy, Takapuna Beachside Cinemas

American Doctor

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Between Life and Death

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

BrainRot Revolution

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Desiderium: What Stood Here

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Less than 5gr of Saffron

Films

Premiere

Feature Film

The Capitol Cinema, The Roxy, Takapuna Beachside Cinemas

Let Our Mountains Live (La Fjella Leve)

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Lumina

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Mirage

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Music and the Mystical Experience (Immersive)

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Playground: Waitematā

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Poems of Life

Films

Premiere

Feature Film

The Capitol Cinema, The Roxy, Takapuna Beachside Cinemas

The Essence of Eva

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

The World Came Flooding In

Films

Q&A

Premiere

Feature Film

The Capitol Cinema, The Roxy, Takapuna Beachside Cinemas

There’s a Hole in My Bucket

26 Jun 26

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

A Long Goodbye

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Anthropocene In C Major

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Between Life and Death

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

BrainRot Revolution

Films

Premiere

Feature Film

The Capitol Cinema, The Roxy, Takapuna Beachside Cinemas

Cambodian Beer Dreams

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Desiderium: What Stood Here

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Less than 5gr of Saffron

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Lumina

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Mirage

Films

Q&A

Premiere

Feature Film

The Capitol Cinema, The Roxy, Takapuna Beachside Cinemas

Modern Whore

Films

Premiere

Short Film

The Capitol Cinema, The Roxy, Takapuna Beachside Cinemas

Monster Slayer

Films

Q&A

Premiere

Feature Film

The Capitol Cinema, The Roxy, Takapuna Beachside Cinemas

Music and the Mystical Experience

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Music and the Mystical Experience (Immersive)

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Playground: Waitematā

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

Poems of Life

Exhibition

Premiere

Immersive

Smith & Caughey’s

The World Came Flooding In

Films

Premiere

Feature Film

The Capitol Cinema, The Roxy, Takapuna Beachside Cinemas

Yo (Love is a Rebellious Bird)

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News & Highlights

Keep up to date with the latest updates.

Press

Doc Edge Festival 2026 Awards Finalist, Jury and International Guests

More than 20 international filmmakers, producers, immersive creators and documentary subjects are travelling to Aotearoa and available for interviews for the 21st edition of the Oscar-qualifying Doc Edge Festival, joining an outstanding line-up of New Zealand and international finalists competing for this year’s Doc Edge Awards. Doc Edge Festival will showcase 87 films and immersive projects, including 28 world premieres, 12 international premieres and 23 Asia Pacific premieres. The festival opens in...

11 Jun 2026

• 5 min read

Reviews

Our Auckland – World Press Photo and Doc Edge Immersive Exhibition

6 Jun 2026

• 2 min read

Reviews

RNZ – Film festival combines with photo exhibition to document our lives

6 Jun 2026

• 5 min read

Reviews

Our Auckland – Doc Edge Festival 2026

28 May 2026

• 5 min read

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.

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.

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.