Members Docs are Now Loading
The latest Loading Docs season has been released on the Loading Docs website. Eight short documentaries make up the collection, including films with work by DEGANZ members.
Loading Docs is a unique initiative that produces short documentaries that captivate and inspire audiences locally and internationally while developing and promoting New Zealand filmmaking talent.
Check out the list below!
The Man Outside
A young woman’s life turns into a nightmare when she realises her ex-boyfriend is stalking her. As his actions grow increasingly menacing, she turns to the Police, only to discover that Aotearoa’s legal system is unable to protect her due to the absence of anti-stalking laws. Left with no official support, she and her flatmates are thrust into a harrowing real-life thriller, where they must rely on each other to confront a threat that grows more dangerous with every passing day.
Director: Liv McClymont
Editor: Brendon Chan
Hifi Ulu
Luka is a boy full of action and adventure, distinguished by his long, uncut hair—a proud symbol of his Niuean heritage. As his tenth birthday approaches, Luka prepares for the Hifi Ulu ceremony, a rite of passage that will mark his transition into young manhood. Navigating this milestone in his own unique way, Luka’s journey is quietly mirrored by his father’s unresolved feelings, having never experienced the ceremony himself. As the day draws near, anticipation builds, leaving everyone to wonder how Luka truly feels about this pivotal moment in his life.
Director: Chantelle Burgoyne (Incubator 2018)
Editors: Rāhera Herewini-Mulligan & Janice Herewini-Mulligan
Out There
Driven by a desire to understand her place in the universe, filmmaker Alexis Smith joins a mysterious New Zealand network dedicated to making contact with extraterrestrial life. Immersed in their meditative practices under the stars, Alexis uncovers the stories of this unique group, their experiences with extraterrestrial contact, and the stigmas they face. When she encounters evidence that pushes her to the edge of belief, it’s her inner shadows that she must learn to accept.
Director: Alexis Smith
Producer: Harry Wynn
Congratulations everyone on the release of the documentaries! You can watch them HERE on the Loading Docs website.
Last updated on 10 October 2024
