RNZ – Classical, but not as Director Sebastian Kerebs pictured it
The Post – Doco on grassroots women’s rugby in Taranaki set for world premiere
RNZ – SEPARATED explores the US government’s family separation policy
Pasifika TV – The impact of inconsistently treated mental illness
Doc Edge Festival 2025 Oscar-Qualifying Awards announced
Doc Edge, New Zealand’s premier international documentary festival and an Oscar®-qualifying event, is proud to announce the finalists for the Doc Edge Awards 2025. The Awards will be held on Thursday, 3 July, at the Grand Millennium Auckland and will be co-hosted by respected broadcaster Neil Waka and beloved cultural icon Geeling Ching. The festival […]
SBS – One Elder’s lifelong fight to heal Country from poison legacy
FOOD DELIVERY to make its premiere in New Zealand
The documentary is expected to spark honest dialog and raise awareness about the challenges faced by Filipino fishermen and the importance of sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea. A a powerful tool for promoting national awareness, empathy and support for the Filipino community.
RNZ– Finding the Adventurer in us All
20 Years of Doc Edge – now streaming on DocPlay
Explore 97 outstanding films from the past two decades of Doc Edge festivals – now available to stream on DocPlay. These films reflect the stories that have shaped our journey and moved audiences across New Zealand and beyond. Enjoy a 45-day free trial using the code DOCEDGE2025.
RNZ – Homelessness told through the eyes of a wāhine Māori
Doc Edge unveils full programme for landmark 20th anniversary festival.
The countdown has begun! The 20th Anniversary Oscar-qualifying Doc Edge Festival has officially launched its 2025 programme, now live and on sale. This milestone edition features an unmissable and genre-defying line-up of 49 feature films, 29 short films, and 12 immersive projects that expose, educate, and entertain. Spanning urgent global issues to powerful local voices, the festival runs from 25 June […]
Doc Edge Announces New Chair and Board Member
Doc Edge is delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Metcalfe ONZM as the new Chair of the Doc Edge Board. Matthew joined the board in August 2024, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a deep passion for documentary and the screen industry. One of New Zealand’s leading screen producers, Matthew has a distinguished career supporting […]
Doc Edge names 2025 Superhero and welcomes Festival first guests.
Ruby Chen, Co-Founder and CEO of CNEX Foundation, has been named the 2025 Doc Edge Superhero, an honour recognising her outstanding contribution to global documentary filmmaking. She will receive the award at the Doc Edge Awards on 3 July and deliver a keynote address at the Doc Edge Forum. Chen, a tireless champion for documentary […]
Doc Edge celebrates 20th Anniversary
Doc Edge Festival proudly marks its 20th anniversary with the first release of films for its 2025 programme, running from 25 June to 24 August. With its Oscar-qualifying status secured for another three years, the festival continues to attract world premieres, cementing its reputation on both the local and international circuit. The 20th-anniversary programme will […]
Doc Edge confirms ongoing Oscar® Qualifying Festival Status
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has confirmed that Doc Edge will retain its prestigious Oscar® qualifying status through 2025, 2026.
Sharon Fergusson comes on board
As the Northern Bureau Editor for 1News at TVNZ, Sharon brings over 30 years of television news experience, having reported on stories from Antarctica to Asia and across the Pacific. Her expertise in storytelling for the screen has been instrumental in shaping TVNZ’s news coverage. “I’ve always found the Doc Edge Festival compelling, and this […]