Submitted Before But Didn't Get Shortlisted? Submit Again! Submit as many entries as you want, it's free!

New Zealand Youth Film Festival (NZYFF) is a non-profit, free-to-enter film festival for all rangatahi youth aged 15-24 years. Its mission is to find, celebrate, and empower Aotearoa New Zealand's next-generation of movie stars and filmmakers. Encourage your students, sons, daughters, friends, siblings, and anyone you know who has created films of any story, genre, or theme* to submit for free!

Be in to win one of our award categories which include prizes worth thousands of dollars! Tours of production sets like Shortland Street, internships, camera gear, the latest creative software, professional mentoring, commissioning opportunities, and much more are on offer!Shortlisted participants will be invited to take part in our acclaimed events programme which includes tours of industry studios and facilities as well as a red carpet Awards Ceremony!

*Certain restrictions apply | Visit our website for details

Any entry made in the past 2 years is welcome!