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New voices. Bold stories. Watch the series trailer for Day One Shorts 2026 now!

Buy tickets to see the collection at Show Me Shorts in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington now!

All films will be available to stream online via RNZ, Māori+, our website www.dofilm.co.nz and YouTube on Mon 12th of October!

The Day One Shorts 2026 series films are:
-‘Men of Light’ directed and written by Simeon “Ucegang” Fiapule, produced by Regan Foa’i.

-‘My Journey With FASD’ directed by Isaac Giles, produced by Grace Stapleton.

-‘Baby Tooth’ written and directed by Raphaella Holder-Monk, produced by Ashleigh Waters and Chantelle Watts.

-‘He Kōrihi: Bird Song’ written and directed by Jordi Webber, produced by Briar Rose and Rob Kipa-Williams.

-‘Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD)’ written and directed by Connor Amor-Bendall, produced by Meg Robinson.

-‘Kuia: For Those Who Come After’ directed by Kelsey Chapman, produced by Te Wakahuia.

-‘Tāpū’ directed by Grace Chan and Mahana Dexter, written by Grace Chan, produced by Mahana Dexter, co-produced by Michael Cox.

-‘Silver Lining’ directed, written and produced by Harriett Maire, co-written by Isabella McDermott, co-produced by Leah Burson.

Day One Shorts was made possible by our funders NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho, in collaboration with our two screen partners; RNZ and Whakaata Māori. Special thanks to the NZ Film Commission. by @dayone_nz

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Day One Hāpai te Haeata, a non-profit organisation that support young filmmakers in their storytelling journey. Day One Challenge, Day One Shorts, our How To series and how we are continuing our legacy of making stories for a better tomorrow. 🌱🎥

☀️ Day One Challenge: a filmmaking challenge for ANYONE up to age 29 to tell their story about issues important to them! Entries open year round.

☀️ Day One Shorts: An immersive talent development program that provides funding and mentorship for emerging first-time filmmakers to create short films exploring cultural, social, and political issues.

☀️ How To is an online learning hub with videos, resources, and activities covering everything you want to know to ‘do’ film!

We are so excited to meet you and support your filmmaking journey!

Get in touch with us at contact@dofilm.co.nz by @dayone_nz

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WATCH 'Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD)' NOW

All 8 short films from the series are now available to stream online via RNZ, Māori+, Day One and YouTube!

Day One Shorts was made possible by funders NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho, in collaboration with our two screen partners; RNZ and Whakaata Māori. Special thanks to the NZ Film Commission. @nz_on_air @te_mangai_paho @rnznewzealand @maoriplus @nzfilm by @dayone_nz

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Watch 'Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD)': A casual drink between four exes quickly sours into queer chaos when a long-buried secret surfaces, putting whatever hope they have of friendship on the line.

Director/Writer: Connor Amor-Bendall
Producer: Meg Robinson

All 8 short films from the series are now available to stream online via RNZ, Māori+, Day One and YouTube!

Day One Shorts was made possible by funders NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho, in collaboration with our two screen partners; RNZ and Whakaata Māori. Special thanks to the NZ Film Commission. @nz_on_air @te_mangai_paho @rnznewzealand @maoriplus @nzfilm

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@gretgregory as CAM
@arloschmarlo as GEORGE
@amanda.tito.50 as AVA
@holly___hudson as MIA
Brenda Kendall as DONNA

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Writer/Director: @conconcan_
Producer: @_megrobinson
DOP: @bayleybp
EPs: @dayone_nz @chriswiddup @aaannarose
1st AD: @mirene_cs
3rd AD: @erinmeek_
Editor: @___________samsmall
Post-production Coordinator: @mitch tornquist
A Cam Operator: @jonodrew.cameraop
A Cam 1st AC: @natsukiarai
B Cam Operator: @angiesanchezvillar
B Cam 1st AC: @jessfransham l
2nd AC: @lara_gamill @kendra__fleming @samuelkarlcamera
DIT: @jescrompton
Gaffer: Sophie Lloyd
Colour Grade: @ Julian Dyson @departmentofpost
Grip: @gripboync
Grip Assist: @follow_the_craft
Sound Designer: @kedu.mama
Sound: Brynn Olsson
Sound Mix: @ micah Livesay, @ department of post
Script Supervisor: @kotoe.film
Art Director: @keelyybryan
HMU: @look.bomb
HMU Assist: @cosmetic.coroner_hair
Costume Design: @letzbclaire
Stills Photography: @shuttabutter @cryddlefilm
Poster Design: @arihughes
Unit: imyab8 @madison.taiapa
Production Runner: @eliabeliaa by @dayone_nz

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Watch Men of Light now!

All 8 short films from the series are now available to stream online via RNZ, Māori+, Day One and YouTube!

'Men of Light' directed and written by Simeon “Ucegang” Fiapule, produced by Regan Foa’i.

Day One Shorts was made possible by funders NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho, in collaboration with our two screen partners; RNZ and Whakaata Māori. Special thanks to the NZ Film Commission.
@rnznewzealand @maoriplus @nz_on_air @nzfilm @te_mangai_paho taken in Academy Cinemas by @dayone_nz

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My First ever Written and Directed short film is OUT NOW ON YOUTUBE🔥

Link is in the bio🔥 massive shout out to the Cast and crew you know who you are❤️ and to @dayone_nz producer @robinhood.regz at @the.niuwav 🔥 and my team at @orion_mgmt_group

More to come🔥🫡 by @dayone_nz

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'Men of Light' directed and written by Simeon “Ucegang” Fiapule, produced by Regan Foa’i.

When families in an Auckland suburb begin vanishing at the hands of the Men of Light, 13-year-old Ioane goes looking for answers and finds a truth darker than anyone imagined.

All 8 short films from the series are now available to stream online via RNZ, Māori+, Day One and YouTube!

Day One Shorts was made possible by funders NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho, in collaboration with our two screen partners; RNZ and Whakaata Māori. Special thanks to the NZ Film Commission. by @dayone_nz

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We were thrilled to host this year’s Day One Shorts premieres and celebrate some of Aotearoa’s filmmakers to watch. See the full pink carpet photo gallery on our Facebook page.

📸 @zanthevorsatzphotography by @dayone_nz

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New voices. Bold stories. Watch free now!

All films are now available to stream online via RNZ, Māori+, our website www.dofilm.co.nz and YouTube! Search Day One Shorts!

Day One Shorts was made possible by our funders NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho, in collaboration with our two screen partners; RNZ and Whakaata Māori. Special thanks to the NZ Film Commission. @rnznewzealand @maoriplus @nz_on_air @te_mangai_paho @nzfilm by @dayone_nz

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New voices. Bold stories. Watch free now!

All films are now available to stream online via RNZ, Māori+, our website www.dofilm.co.nz and YouTube!

The Day One Shorts 2026 series films are:

✸‘Men of Light’ directed and written by Simeon “Ucegang” Fiapule, produced by Regan Foa’i, Danny Aumua

✸‘My Journey With FASD’ directed by Isaac Giles, produced by Grace Stapleton.

✸‘Baby Tooth’ written and directed by Raphaella Holder-Monk, produced by Ashleigh Waters and Chantelle Watts.

✸‘He Kōrihi: Bird Song’ written and directed by Jordi Webber, produced by Briar Rose and Rob Kipa-Williams.

✸‘Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD)’ written and directed by Connor Amor-Bendall, produced by Meg Robinson.

✸‘Kuia: For Those Who Come After’ directed by Kelsey Chapman, produced by Te Wakahuia.

✸‘Tāpū’ directed by Grace Chan and Mahana Dexter, written by Grace Chan, produced by Mahana Dexter, co-produced by Michael Cox.

✸‘Silver Lining’ directed, written and produced by Harriett Maire, co-written by Isabella McDermott, co-produced by Leah Burson.

Day One Shorts was made possible by our funders NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho, in collaboration with our two screen partners; RNZ and Whakaata Māori. Special thanks to the NZ Film Commission. by @dayone_nz

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Pink carpet action at Day One Shorts premiere! taken in Academy Cinemas by @dayone_nz

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We're very excited that My Journey with FASD will be premiering at the @showmeshorts film festival as well as all the other fantastic @dayone_nz shorts! Here is a little cardboard snippit into behind the scenes of our little film.
Music in clip by Fesliyan Studios. by @dayone_nz

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