Film of the month

A new film each month.

Beyond the Festival, we’ve curated a selection of outstanding films available exclusively on our Virtual Cinema nationwide and at The Capitol Cinema in Auckland. Open to both Doc Edge members and non-members, each film is available for a limited, month-long run.

Diving Into The Darkness

November 2024

Online & In Cinema

Nays Baghai, an Australian filmmaker and underwater cameraman told an awe-inspiring odyssey about cave diving icon Jill Heinerth, and her journey of exploration, resilience and self-discovery into the planet’s depths.

CLOSED

Fortitude

December 2024

Online only

Sparked by humanity’s thirst for exploration, fuelled by hunger for profits and propelled by technological advances. This is the story of those who take risks, invest the capital, and endeavour to turn science fiction into science fact.

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Shari & Lamb Chop

January 2025

Online & In Cinema

Before Fred Rogers and Jim Henson, beloved Shari Lewis changed the face of children's television. A dancer, singer, magician and ventriloquist, Shari and her sock puppets became cultural icons.

Open soon

Watching You:
The World of Palantir and Alex Karp

February 2025

Online & In Cinema

Digital capitalism and AI are changing the world. The film looks into the algorithm-driven world of Alex Karp, and company, Palantir.

Coming soon

EAT / SLEEP / CHEER / REPEAT

March 2025

Online & In Cinema

A surprising and uplifting coming-of-age documentary exploring gender, strength and why things that are considered female are not taken seriously.

Coming soon

The Donn of Tiki

April 2025

Online & In Cinema

Donn Beach spent years embellishing the details of his extraordinary life. This story attempts to separate fact from fabrication through people who knew him, historians, and recently resurfaced audio recordings.

Coming soon