Curated films for students at Doc Edge Festival
During the annual Doc Edge Festival, we offer our Year 5 – 13 and Tertiary students free daytime screenings of selected documentaries, specifically curated for educational purposes.
This year, Schools In Cinema runs across the following:
- Auckland: 25 – 27 June | 10.30am and 12.30pm | The Capitol Cinema and Bridgeway Cinema
- Christchurch: 17 – 25 July | 10.30am and 12.30pm | Christchurch Art Gallery and University of Canterbury Kōawa Digital Campus
- Wellington: 17 – 25 July | 10.30am and 12.30pm | The Roxy Cinema
Participating schools will choose the curated film(s) and bring along their classes to watch documentaries in the cinema.
Prior to the screening, an educational kit about the film will be provided to prepare the students for the subject matter. Following the screening, there is often a Q&A session with visiting filmmakers, which provides students with the opportunity to engage and gain insights into the backstory and context of the film and the filmmaking process itself.
Student Competition for Short Documentary
There is also an annual Student competition for Short Documentary that showcases the amazing talents of our aspiring young filmmakers. The winner will be announced during the Doc Edge Awards night on Thursday 3 July 2025.
Virtual Classroom
Beyond the Festival period, we run a Virtual Classroom, an online screening platform, accessible to all schools across the country.
Contact for more information
For more information, please contact us during office hours.
