Documentary Edge Festival

Documentary Edge Festival (DEF) is Australasia's premiere international competitive documentary film festival and the only dedicated annual international documentary film festival held in New Zealand. DEF runs in Auckland and Wellington and includes a Gala Awards, Q & A sessions with filmmakers, special events and more. The 9th DEF will be held in Auckland 22 May - 1 June 2014 and in Wellington June 2014 (dates TBA).

Documentary Edge Festival prefers online entries submitted via Withoutabox.com  or FilmFestivalLife.com.  Both websites provide cost-saving, paperless submission to film festivals around the world.

Withoutabox (WAB) internet-only submission platform features online applications via one master entry form, online fee payments, press kits, and the option to use Secure Online Screeners, an economical, eco-friendly, and secure alternative to traditional hard-copy DVD submissions. Fill out one master entry form and take advantage of quick entry, extended deadlines, and powerful submission management tools. There's no extra cost to you, and by submitting, you'll join Withoutabox's global filmmaker community and stay in the loop about international exhibition opportunities.

FilmFestivalLife (FFL) makes everything you have seen so far in online submissions look like it was conceived in the 90’s. HD secure screeners, festival and film rating tools, social features and the fastest growing community of film professionals online to share with. Be in the place where festivals are now discovering the next generation.

Entry Deadlines and Fees

Please submit the entry through WAB or FFL together with the relevant fee for the applicable deadline (online and postmark if sending a screener):

• Early Bird: 16 Aug 2013
• Regular: 18 Oct 2013
• Late: 1 Nov 2013
• WAB Extended: 15 Nov 2013