Doc Edge International Documentary Film Festival
Auckland, New Zealand
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Allshorts 2024
Takaka, New Zealand · Est. 2008 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Takaka, New Zealand
44
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Overview
Allshorts 2024 is a short-film festival based at the Village Theatre in Takaka, which has hosted the event since 2006. It is notable for screening New Zealand-made short works across many genres, including narrative, documentary, comedy, music video, experimental, video art, and student films, with a strict maximum length of 9 minutes. The festival is significant as a long-running celebration of New Zealand audio-visual art that has attracted entries from across the country and earned a place on the national short-film calendar.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 18 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2008
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3.8/ 5
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