Join & Support

Be part of the future of storytelling

Your contribution helps amplify powerful narratives, supports talented filmmakers,
and brings diverse perspectives to the Aotearoa New Zealand.

Advertise with Doc Edge Festival 2025.

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Doc Edge Festival, running from 25 June to 24 August 2025 in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and nationwide. With an estimated reach of 100,000+, the Festival programme is available in print and digital formats, and all advertisements will appear in both versions.

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your brand to a passionate and engaged audience.

For more information, please refer to the 2025 Advertising Rate Card and contact us to secure a spot.

Become a Volunteer

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to get involved in the arts? Join the Doc Edge Festival as a volunteer! You’ll get to be part of New Zealand’s premier documentary festival, meet amazing filmmakers, and connect with fellow film enthusiasts. Whether you’re helping with event setup, assisting guests, or supporting screenings, your contribution makes a huge difference. Plus, you’ll gain valuable experience and make lasting memories.

Doc Edge Festival 2025 will run from 25 June – 24 August in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and nationwide. Express your interest by filling in the Volunteer Registration Form so that we can get in touch.

Become a Doc Edge Member

Enjoy exclusive savings, premium access, and year-round benefits!

Doc Edge is excited to launch our annual membership. Your annual membership will get you discounts and advance ordering opportunities for screenings and events.

Our annual membership offers:

The lowest guaranteed ticket prices for all screenings and events.
Members-only screenings and exclusive giveaways.
Your personal copy of the festival booklet delivered to your home.
The satisfaction of supporting a not-for-profit organization committed to delivering impactful stories that resonate.

Full: $65 incl. GST
Concession: $55 incl. GST

A non-refundable credit card processing fee applies
Valid concessions include Student ID, Gold Card holders, Community Card holders

Terms and Conditions

Membership is not transferrable.
A member can only purchase a maximum of one ticket per session at the discounted member rate.
Tickets purchased at member prices are strictly non-transferable.
Doc Edge reserves the rights to make changes to the membership programme without notice, as deemed necessary.

Privacy Act

Doc Edge has taken the necessary steps to ensure that all membership details are securely maintained.

As part of the marketing operations, members may at various times receive information from sponsors or associated organisations. The distribution of any sponsor or third-party material is at all times controlled by Doc Edge.
Contact details of members are provided to third parties for the purposes of fulfilling membership only.

By applying to become a member you are expressly agreeing to Doc Edge acting in this manner.