Doc Edge Industry

Submissions for Doc Edge Festival 2026 are open for films & immersive projects from around the globe. We are NZ’s premier doco festival+Oscar® qualifier for features & shorts. 🗓️ Next deadline: 15 Dec 2025 Submit 👉@FilmFreeway filmfreeway.com/DocEdgeFestival #docedge #lifeunscripted

Submissions for Doc Edge Festival 2026 are open for films & immersive projects from around the globe. We are NZ’s premier doco festival+Oscar® qualifier for features &shorts. 📅 Earlybird: 30 Sept 2025 🔗 Submit via @FilmFreeway: filmfreeway.com/DocEdgeFestival #docedge #lifeunscripted

The #DocEdgeFestival 2025 trailer is here! 🎬 79 films, Q&As, 12 immersive projects, 61 days of powerful storytelling. 📅 25 June – 13 July (Auckland) 📅 16 – 27 July (Wellington & Christchurch) 📅 28 July – 24 Aug (Virtual Cinema) 🎟️ Book now: docedge.nz #docedge

Join us on 26 June at SkyCity Theatre, Auckland for the Doc Edge Gala Night celebrating 20 years and featuring 'Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror, with Richard & Linus O’Brien, plus the world premiere of Sapiosexy, The Documentary. 🎟️ Book now 👇 docedge.nz/whats-on/gala-…

🎬 Calling all doc lovers, creators & changemakers. Doc Edge Industry 2025 returns on 30 June – 3 July in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. Join 4 days of pitching, panels, networking & the prestigious Awards. Secure your pass now 👇docedge.nz/industry #DocEdge #LifeUnscripted

We are thrilled to launch the official Sapiosexy trailer, created by the brilliant team at Saatchi & Saatchi to mark the 20th anniversary of Doc Edge. 🥳 Get your tickets here: 👉docedge.nz #DocEdge #LifeUnscripted #Sapiosexy #NewZealand

🎉Doc Edge Festival 2025 is live — 90 powerful films and immersive premieres of stories that will move you. It's bold, brainy, and totally Sapiosexy. It’s time to BB: Browse & Book now! 👉docedge.nz #docedge #lifeunscripted #newzealand #documentary #filmfestival

We are delighted to honour Ruby Chen, Co-Founder & CEO of @cnextw, as the 2025 Doc Edge Superhero for her incredible contribution to global documentary filmmaking. Ruby will deliver a keynote at Doc Edge Forum & receive her award on 3 July. More: docedge.nz/names-superher… #docedge

🚩Big News! Doc Edge Industry 2025 is back in Auckland, 30 June – 3 July at Grand Millennium. Early bird passes 50% off until 9 May – limited spots. Pitch, Forum, Market, Awards + more. 🎟️ docedge.nz/industry #DocEdge #Documentary #FilmIndustry #LifeUnscripted #Auckland

🎞️ Our April Film of the Month is The Donn of Tiki (USA 2024) by Alex Lamb & Max Well. It tells the incredible life story of Don the Beachcomber and how he unknowingly created the Tiki subculture. 🍹 🎟️ Tickets: docedge.nz/film-of-the-mo… #DocEdge #NewZealand #auckland #wellington

Don't miss the Māoriland Film Festival 2025 in Ōtaki from 26-30 March. As the world’s largest celebration of Indigenous voices, the festival features 5 days of inspiring film screenings, interactive installations, art exhibitions, industry events & more. 👉mff.maorilandfilm.co.nz

Congratulations to NO OTHER LAND, this year's Best Documentary Feature Film! #Oscars

THE ONLY GIRL IN THE ORCHESTRA wins the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film. Congratulations! #Oscars

📢DEADLINE EXTENDED The final Doc Edge Pitch submission deadline, originally today, has been extended until 9 March. For all those who needed a little extra time to submit – you’ve got it! ⏰NEW Extended Deadline: 9 March 👀Read more & submit👇 docedge.nz/industry/pitch/ #docedge

📢Calling all filmmakers worldwide Submissions are open for Doc Edge Pitch – Wayfinding 2025. Eligible Projects: Feature films, TV one-offs, series, & immersive ⏰Standard deadline: 21 Feb 2025 👀Read more & submit👇docedge.nz/industry/pitch/ #docedge #lifeunscripted #pitching

🎞️Film of the Month: Watching You-The World of Palantir and Alex Karp Wellington, The Roxy Cinema, Sat 15/2 Auckland, The Capitol Cinema, Sun 16/2 #NZ Nationwide, 1–28 Feb on Doc Edge Virtual Cinema 📷Tickets: bit.ly/4gtPBHf #docedge #lifeunscripted #filmofthemonth

#FinalCall to filmmakers worldwide: The extended submission deadline is this weekend (26 Jan). Eligible projects include #Documentary feature films, short films & immersive projects. Submit now @FilmFreeway filmfreeway.com/DocEdgeFestival #docedge #lifeunscripted #submissionswelcome

📢 Final deadlines for Doc Edge Festival 2025: 🎬 Submit features, shorts, & immersive: 💥 Late: 19 Jan | Extended: 26 Jan 👉 filmfreeway.com/DocEdgeFestival 📢 Doc Edge Pitch – Wayfinding 2025: 🎬 Early Bird: 17 Jan 👉 docedge.nz/industry/pitch/ #docedge #submission #DocumentaryFilm

📣For Filmmakers Worldwide Submissions OPEN for Doc Edge Pitch – Wayfinding 2025! Pitch your non-scripted factual project & get guidance from industry experts. ⏰Deadlines: Early Bird 17 Jan | Standard 21 Feb | Extended 28 Feb. Read more & submit here: 👇docedge.nz/industry/pitch/

Calling all storytellers. Submit Your Documentary to Doc Edge Festival 2025 @FilmFreeway filmfreeway.com/DocEdgeFestival ⏰ Regular submission deadline: 22 Dec 2024 ⏰ Late submission deadline: 19 Jan 2025 ⏰ Extended submission deadline: 26 Jan 2025 #docedge #lifeunscripted