Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival 2020 24 JUL - 2 AUG 2020 | ASB Waterfront Theatre will be hosting 17 of Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival films over two weekends this July and August.

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True History of the Kelly Gang

24 JUL 2020 — Film

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New Zealand's Best 2020

25 JUL 2020 — Short Films

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The Girl on the Bridge

25 JUL 2020 — Film

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LOIMATA, The Sweetest Tears

25 JUL - 30 JUL — Film

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My Extraordinary Summer with Tess

26 JUL 2020 — Film

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The Truth

26 JUL 2020 — Film

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Nga Whanaunga Maori Pasifika Shorts 2020

26 JUL 2020 — Short Films

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Rurangi

26 JUL 2020 — Film

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If Only

30 JUL 2020 — Film

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Heroic Losers

31 JUL 2020 — Film

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Ema

31 JUL 2020 — Film

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Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band

1 AUG 2020 — Film

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The Last Wave

1 AUG 2020 — Film

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Corpus Christi

1 AUG 2020 — Film

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Before Everest

2 AUG 2020 — Film

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The Perfect Candidate

2 AUG 2020 — Film

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The County

2 AUG 2020 — Film

Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival 2020

We are delighted to be safely opening our theatre to the public for the first time since New Zealand’s COVID-19 lockdown, offering a premium viewing experience of this year’s film festival to audiences on the big screen!

Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival offers a diverse selection of expertly crafted films – from 24 July to 2 August, you can see World Premieres, New Zealand works, international films, documentaries, short films, world films and Hollywood stars all right here at the magnificent ASB Waterfront Theatre.

Check out the 17 extraordinary films on offer, and be sure to take advantage of the Multi-Trip Pass
see five films for just $77.50.

Our modern, luxurious and comfortable 675-seat theatre is fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology for a superior film festival experience. Enjoy a pre-movie drink or stay on afterwards to enjoy quality refreshments and robust discussion with friends, in the spacious surrounds of the theatre bar and AUT Atrium. 

Take the hassle out of parking by pre-booking a space at the theatre car park - just a short walk through the nautical Wynyard Quarter precinct to the theatre.

Ticket pricing

Adults $18.50
Concession* $15.50
Seniors $12.50
Children (15 and under) $12.50

MULTI-TRIP PASS
Book at least one ticket to at least five films at the ASB Waterfront Theatre in one transaction and get all your tickets for $15.50 each!

*CONCESSION DISCOUNTS
Concession prices are available for full-time students, members of recognised film industry guilds, Film Society members, Community Services Card holders and nurses. Presentation of an appropriate ID will be required.

TICKETING SERVICE FEES
A $1 ticket booking fee is already included in the prices. There are no additional service fees except where a courier delivery is requested.

COVID-19 information for audiences

Hand sanitiser is readily available and contact tracing is in place at the theatre through the Ministry of Health NZ COVID-19 app. Meticulous cleaning procedures and Ministry of Health guidelines are strictly followed at the ASB Waterfront Theatre. If you are unwell, please stay at home.