Auckland, New Zealand - Calling for Entries! The 2nd New Zealand Youth Film Festival (NZYFF) is now open for entries. Submit films of any story, genre, or theme (certain rules apply) to be in to win one of our 11 award categories this year. NZ$25,000 worth of rewards including camera gear, editing software, commissioning opportunities, production tours, and much more are up for grabs!

Entry Deadline: October 27, 2023

The 2nd New Zealand Youth Film Festival (NZYFF) will be hosted in Wellington UNESCO City of Film and include a 2-day physical event programme for shortlisted nominees. This includes an Industry Day of tours, buffet meals, presentations, and other activities for nominees on December 7, 2023 and our red carpet Awards Ceremony event.

Award categories available this year can be found on our website’s Awards page. They include:

• Wellington UNESCO City of Film Best Overall Film

• South Pacific Pictures Best 15-18 Age Group Film

• Best 19-21 Age Group Film

• Warner Bros. ITVP NZ Best 22-24 Age Group Film

• Best Acting

• Adobe Best Editing

• Canon Best Cinematography

• What the Actual?! Best Documentary

• Massey University Best Directing

• Wētā FX Best Visual Effects

• Universal Music Best Music Video