New Zealand Doco Fest Qualifies for the Oscar

New Zealand Doco Fest Qualifies for the Oscar®

The Documentary Edge International Film Festival (Doc Edge)organisers are proud to announce that the festival been selected by the Academy Award® as a qualifying festival for short documentaries.

Commencing with the 2016 Festival, winners of the Doc Edge Best New Zealand Shortand Best International Short Awards will be eligible for consideration in theDocumentary Short Subject category of the Academy Awards® without the standard theatrical run, provided the films otherwise comply with the Academy rules.

“Throughout the last decade, Doc Edge has screened several short films that have gone on to be nominated or won an Oscar®. We are thrilled with this recognition which is a testimony to the strength of the¬¬¬ festival’s programming. This is a huge milestone for Doc Edge” says Dan Shanan, Doc Edge Executive Director.

Carrying on the theme of awards, Doc Edge is also proud to announce that NZ On Airwill sponsor four local awards in 2016. Awards include cash prizes and the introduction of two new categories to be presented at the Doc Edge Gala Awards in May.

Existing award categories:
• NZ On Air Best NZ Feature Documentary - $2,500
• NZ On Air Best NZ Short Documentary - $1,000

Plus new award categories for 2016:
• NZ On Air Best NZ Online Documentary or Factual Series - $2,500
• NZ On Air Best NZ TV Documentary or Series - $2,500

“We are delighted that NZ On Air is partnering with Doc Edge Festival in presenting four local awards. This is a major boost to NZ filmmakers and recognises the importance of NZ made content.” adds Shanan.

Entries for the new award categories are now open on the Festival – Award section of the Doc Edge website until 26th February 2016.

Documentary Edge Festival dates:
Wellington - The Roxy Cinema, Miramar 4th -15th May 2016
Auckland - Q Theatre, Auckland CBD 18th – 29th May 2016

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