Industry

Māoriland’s industry program is a space for those working in the screen industry to wānanga and network.

Industry

Māoriland Film Festival is known for its inclusive and relaxed atmosphere where filmmakers have an opportunity to genuinely connect with fellow filmmakers, industry representatives and audiences alike. 

Industry events invite participants to actively contribute so that we may collectively come away from the festival with tangible actions and support for where to next. Industry events include facilitated discussions and wānanga (opportunities to exchange ideas), networking, one-on-one meetings and receptions including meals. 

Industry activities are accessible to industry pass holders only. 

Industry passes give access to industry-only events and one ticket per screening.
  • Panel Discussions
  • Wānanga
  • Networking
  • Industry Receptions

Industry Passes

PRE-SALE
$200
GENERAL (MARCH 10)
$275
Buy Pass


Māoriland Film Festival is known for its inclusive and relaxed atmosphere where filmmakers have an opportunity to genuinely connect with fellow filmmakers, industry representatives and audiences alike. 

Industry events invite participants to actively contribute so that we may collectively come away from the festival with tangible actions and support for where to next. Industry events include facilitated discussions and wānanga (opportunities to exchange ideas), networking, one-on-one meetings and receptions including meals. 

Industry activities are accessible to industry pass holders only. 

Industry passes give access to industry-only events and one ticket per screening.
  • Panel Discussions
  • Wānanga
  • Networking
  • Industry Receptions

Industry Passes

PRE-SALE
$200
GENERAL (MARCH 10)
$275
Buy Pass
Industry
Industry

Overview of Industry Programming

Pōwhiri – Welcome to Ōtaki

Join us in celebrating the opening of the Māoriland Film Festival at 10:30 am on Wednesday, March 20, with a Pōwhiri at Raukawa Marae. 

A pōwhiri is a traditional Māori welcome ceremony in New Zealand, extending hospitality and forging connections between hosts and guests. It is a meaningful and symbolic introduction to the spirit of hospitality and mutual respect in Māori customs.

WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH

THURSDAY 21 MARCH

  • Opening of Māoriland Rangatahi Film Festival (MRFF) 
  • E Tū Whānau Rangatahi Film Awards
  • Opening of M.A.T.C.H – Digital & Interactive Exhibition
  • Industry Programme Continues
  • Screenings Continue

FRIDAY 22 MARCH 

  • Match Maker Meetings
  • Industry Program Continues
  • Screenings Continue

SATURDAY 23 MARCH

  • NATIVE Minds
  • Screenings Continue
  • Free Whānau Outdoor Screening

SUNDAY 24 MARCH

  • All programmes operating – Screenings, MRFF, Industry, Toi Matarau, M.A.T.C.H
  • Māoriland Awards
  • Māoriland Red Carpet Party with special musical guests
Please note – some industry events are invite only and will not be published online
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Māoriland Charitable Trust

We exist for the social, economic and educational success of our community in Ōtaki through connection to the wider world of Indigenous creativity and innovation.

Māoriland Hub
68 Main Street
Otaki

kiaora@maorilandfilm.co.nz

Māoriland Film Festival

The MFF is New Zealand’s premier international Indigenous Film Festival. Heading into it's 11th year in 2024, it is a cultural and arts event that invites New Zealanders to the Indigenous world through screen storytelling.

Located on New Zealand’s Kapiti Coast, Ōtaki is a vibrant seaside town where Māori culture and language thrives. Māoriland is celebrated for its manaakitanga and community spirit. It is a place where creatives come to heal.