Misty Flicks Film Festival
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Misty Flicks Film Festival is a not-for-profit independent film festival based in Te Awamutu and the Waikato region of Aotearoa New Zealand. Founded in 2018, it began as a regional short-film showcase and has grown into a wider national platform that screens short and feature-length films, with a focus on local, indigenous, and diverse New Zealand stories alongside international cinema.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 9 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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