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Whangarei Film Society - screenings for Thursday October 16th

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good People

The film night for Thursday 16th October for WFS will be in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei.

At 6pm and 8pm, WFS will screen the Sampler program from the NZ Short Film Festival. This is a package of some of the best short films from NZ and the rest of the world and is ONE NIGHT ONLY. So don't miss it

SHOW ME SHORTS - 2025
NZ and International short films
99 mins, Rated M - (strong language)

Enjoy the highlights from this year’s Show Me Shorts (SMS) Film Festival. It's a selection of the most vibrant, fun and imaginative short films from NZ and around the world.

SMS is all about the connections between us. This year's films include stories about a boxing nun, an AI robot, a dedicated teacher and a Palestinian man trying to return home.

There's also some fun with an ambitious dad at a twirling competition and a maniacal ice-cream seller at the beach.

View the trailer at: www.youtube.com...

Showing at Forum North on Thursday 16th October with sessions at 6pm and 8pm

All Tickets $10 each. Door sales only on the night.

All welcome. Cash only please – no Eftpos available.

Like us on Facebook or visit whangareifilmsociety.org to sign up for free updates each week on the films we're screening.

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