Doc Edge Festival is a New Zealand’s only dedicated documentary film festival. Held annually in Wellington and Auckland, the Festival showcases the best films from New Zealand and around the world. The Festival includes a Gala Awards, Doc Talks, Docs 4 Schools Q & As with filmmakers and other event.
Doc Edge International Documentary Film Festival started in 2005 and takes place in Auckland, New Zealand
The coronavirus, (COVID-19) pandemic is having a devastating impact on film festivals with many postponing or cancelling outright. Major festivals such as San Francisco International Film Festival and RiverRun International Film Festival have canceled, while others such as Richmond International Film Festival and Florida Film Festival have been postponed until the Summer or Fall.