Top of the South Film Festival

30 October to 27 November, Nelson, Motueka, Blenheim, Kaikōura, Golden Bay, Westport

More than 40 new short films covering documentary, drama, animation, horror, sci-fi and comedy are presented in a geographical celebration of film, allowing emerging filmmakers to show their works on the big screen. Designed to promote excellence in filmmaking in the Nelson, Tasman and West Coast regions, the festival features 22 screenings across six locations. tsfilmfest.org