Auckland International Film Festival
Established legitimate festival
The Auckland International Film Festival (AIFF) is a non-competitive, independent film festival in Auckland, New Zealand that showcases high-quality long and short feature films across all genres from around the world. It is notable for its mission to support brave independent filmmakers by providing exposure, distribution networking, and opportunities through a rigorous three-stage jury review process. While historically part of the Auckland Festival since its founding in 1969, the festival's current prominent iteration in the national circuit is the New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF), which opens annually in Auckland and screens international and local films from major festivals like Cannes.
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+28 pts)
- 57 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at The Civic
- Verified trusted status
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Festival Details
Founded
1969
Venue
The Civic
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
10
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