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Day One Shorts 2025 Commissioned Teams Announced!

Day One announces the eight commisioned Day One Shorts 2025 teams.

Filmmakers to Watch in 2025: Part Three

Filmmakers to Watch in 2025: Part Two

Filmmakers to Watch in 2025: Part One

New Filmmaker Awards Winners Announced

NAIL YOUR LOGLINE IN ONE LINE—or LOSE ME!

Write What Only You Can Write...Or Don't Write Yet!

Vote for Day One Challenge: Round Two People's Choice

Join us for the Day One New Filmmaker Awards 2024!

How To: Enter the Day One Challenge

Day One Shorts 2024 Premiere Screening at The Hollywood

Day One Shorts 2024 Full Films Now Online!

Watch now: Day One Shorts 2024 Trailers are Here!

DAY ONE SHORTS 2025 - Call for Applications from Māori filmmakers

Day One Challenge 2024 Round One Finalists Announced

How To: Write a Simple and Effective Short Film Review

Day One Shorts 2024 Posters are Here!

Save the Date: Day One Shorts 2024 Premiere Screening

Day One Challenge: 10 Tips for Young Filmmakers

7 Tips for Becoming a Pro at Media Training

Day One Shorts Talent Development Day - 3 July

Day One Alumni and Our Team at 48 Hours Tāmaki Makaurau Finals 2024

Amplify Your Voice Through Filmmaking: Enter the Day One Challenge!

What is the Day One Challenge? Find out how you can get involved in filmmaking with Day One.

Empowering Call To Action For Young Filmmakers Against The Backdrop Of Funding Cuts And Challenging Times Ahead

Day One Hāpai te Haeata announces renewed commitment to supporting the next generation of screen storytellers in Aotearoa.