show me shorts film festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
Show Me Shorts is New Zealand's leading international short film festival and the first in the country to achieve Academy Awards (Oscar) accreditation and BAFTA qualifying status, making its top award winners eligible for the Oscars and BAFTAs. The festival showcases approximately 80–100 curated short films (2–20 minutes) from New Zealand and around the world across 40 cinema and community venues nationwide each October, covering diverse genres including documentary, animation, sci-fi, horror, drama, comedy, and music videos. It is recognized as the most important short film festival in the Asia Pacific region and serves as a vital platform for premiering New Zealand shorts and championing local filmmakers.
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+48 pts)
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- 20 years of verifiable history
- Has physical screenings
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-5 pts)
- No named venue
Festival Details
Founded
2006
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
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