Each March, Māoriland Film Festival brings the world of Indigenous cinema to Ōtaki for five days of screenings, workshops, art exhibitions, and special events. Māoriland operates year-round from the Māoriland Hub, and is run by the Māoriland Charitable Trust.

Māoriland Hub
Address: 68 Main Street, Ōtaki

• He whare taketake – a home for the Indigenous
• He whare tapere – a home for the imagination
• He whare kōrero – a home for conversation

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Tīkiti Takoha – Festival Supporter Pass

Tīkiti Takoha provides you with exclusive access to all public screenings and the Māoriland Red Carpet Party, while offering essential support to the Māoriland Film Festival.

Prices:

• Starting at $175
• Up to $500
• All Tīkiti Takoha include a charitable donation to the Māoriland Charitable Trust, starting at $50. Donations are tax-deductible in New Zealand.

As a Tīkiti Takoha holder, you not only get to enjoy everything the festival has to offer but also help support Māoriland’s mission to nurture and celebrate Indigenous cinema. Your generous contribution ensures that Māoriland continues to be a thriving space for storytelling, cultural exchange, and artistic innovation.

Terms and Conditions:

• Access: Tīkiti Takoha grants you free entry to all public screenings and events, including the Māoriland Red Carpet Party.
• Charitable Donation: All Tīkiti Takoha passes include a donation starting at $50, which goes towards the Māoriland Charitable Trust.
• Non-Transferable: Tīkiti Takoha passes are non-transferable and can only be used by the registered holder.
• Refund Policy: All tickets, including Tīkiti Takoha, are non-refundable.
• Ticket Redemption: Tickets for screenings and events can be claimed at the Māoriland Hub Box Office, via screening venues, or online with your unique passcode.

Show your support for Māoriland and become part of something special with a Tīkiti Takoha today!

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Māoriland Industry Pass

The Māoriland Industry Pass is available exclusively to professionals working in the screen industry, offering access to both industry-only and public events, including all screenings and exclusive industry functions.

Prices:

• $200 pre-sale
• $275 at the door (after March 10, 2025)

Benefits:

• Free Access: Get access to all screenings (one complimentary ticket per screening).
• Industry-Only Events: Gain entry to exclusive industry networking events.
• Māoriland Red Carpet Party: Attend the exclusive Māoriland Red Carpet Party (RSVP required).
• Ticket Redemption: Claim your physical tickets at the Māoriland Hub, screening venues, or online using your unique passcode.

Terms and Conditions:

• Limited Availability: Only 50 Industry Passes are available for public sale.
• Eligibility: This pass is available only to those working in the screen industry (must be members of a recognised guild).
• Non-Transferable: Industry Passes are non-transferable and can only be used by the registered holder.
• Refund Policy: Industry passes are non-refundable.
• Pass Collection: Industry passes can be collected at the Manuwhiri Desk at the Māoriland Hub from Tuesday, 25th March 2025.
• RSVP: You must RSVP to attend the Closing Night Party by Friday, 14th March, 6 pm to secure your ticket.

Important Notes:

• Ticket Availability: Industry passes do not guarantee you a ticket if the session is sold out.
• Lost Passes: Lost passes cannot be reprinted.
• Pre-Festival Ticket Selection: It is recommended to select your tickets in advance. Instructions will be provided to pass holders via email.

This pass allows industry professionals to immerse themselves fully in the festival experience, while also providing a platform to network, learn, and contribute to the growing community of Indigenous filmmakers.

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Ko Te Kawa Nui Ia He Manaaki i Te Tangata

Māoriland is committed to creating a safe environment for all our kaimahi and visitors. 

The values and functions of Māoriland are derived from cornerstone principles of celebration, unity, vigilance, and respecting the mana of every person and taonga in our whare. 

We ask that manuwhiri and visitors alike respect the mana of all who you may encounter. 

Some of our spaces are small and lack airflow, so consider wearing a mask while watching a film. If you feel sick, please stay home. 

Everyone including Kaumatua and Rangatahi, filmmakers, artists and industry, and members of the public have the right to be free of harassment, discrimination, sexism, and threatening or disrespectful behaviour - either in-person or online from others attending Māoriland events.

 

Tikanga mō te Whakaaturanga

• Arrive 15 Minutes Early: We ask that you arrive at your screening venue at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. This ensures you have time to settle in and avoids disrupting the karakia and opening of the screenings.
• Q&A Sessions: Where filmmakers are present, the house lights will remain down until the end of the credits. A Q&A session will follow the screening, and we ask that you remain seated until the session has concluded.
• Respect the Screening: To avoid disturbing others, please refrain from leaving your seat during the screening. Stay seated and remain quiet throughout the film.
• Check Film Ratings: Please ensure you check the ratings for each screening. Some films may have content that is not suitable for all ages, so be mindful when choosing which screenings to attend.
• Refund Policy: Please note, tickets are non-refundable. We recommend that you carefully select your screenings in advance. If you are unable to attend, consider gifting your ticket to a friend so others can enjoy the film. In the event of cancellation, tickets will be refunded excluding the booking fee included in the ticket price.

We look forward to sharing the magic of Indigenous cinema with you at Māoriland Film Festival 2025!

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