The largest indigenous film festival in the Southern Hemisphere, the Māoriland Film Festival held in Ōtaki, launched its programme on Waitangi Day. The eighth annual film festival will present 120 films and 50 events from 80 Indigenous nations over five days from March 24-28. The Māoriland Film Festival is back this year after Covid-19 disrupted last year's festival. The film premiered at the Vancouver International Film Festival last year and swept up awards at the Red Nation Film Festival in December, winning Best Picture, Lead Actress, Lead Actor and Best Director. The Māoriland Film Festival runs from March from 24-28 across several venues in Ōtaki, including the newly renovated Māoriland Hub.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 07, 2021 18:22 UTC