Media That Matters is a film festival showing short films about local and global issues on topics such as race, identity and the environment. There will be free food, guest speakers and cool activities with giveaways!

The screening details for this year have been finalised, so get your diaries out and make sure you’re there!

Media that Matters is a premiere showcase for short films on the most important topics of the day. Local and global, online and in communities around the world, Media That Matters engages diverse audiences and inspires them to take action. From gay rights to global warming, the jury-selected collection represents the work of a diverse group of independent filmmakers, many of whom are under 21. The films are equally diverse in style and content, with documentaries, music videos, animations, experimental work and everything else in between. What all the films have in common is that they spark debate and action in 12 minutes or less.

Here in Aotearoa New Zealand, Just Focus has the privilege of over-seeing the nationwide Media that Matters screenings in June/July this year. Crews of pro-active young people in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland have gotten together to prepare for the screenings. They’ve taken on the challenge of choosing films, finding speakers, and basically planning a whole evening of awesome events!

This event page is just for the Auckland evening, but for the time and venue of te parallel events in Christchuch and Wellington check out the myspace/bebo pages, linked below.

If you want to get in early and register your interest, then flick Will an email at: will@globaled.org.nz

Auckland Update:
Not only have we chosen 9 amazing films but we’re also gonna have free food, performances from the South Auckland Poets Collective and a couple of awesome guest speakers (maybe even including one of NZ’s own t.v. celebs!) So make sure you’re there!