About

Taupō's 3rd biennial celebration of all things horror/comedy. Bringing the best short horror comedy films from local and international film-makers. Its a night filled with more thrills than you can poke a stick at. And if you can brave the haunted walk, making it into the cinema your night has only just begun.

Film Festival

With a focus on 'Horror Comedy' we have lined up 12 exciting, frightening and hilarious short films for you to sink your teeth into.

With films from local and international film-makers you'll to be on the edge of your seat or wetting your pants.

Costume Competition

Who we support

16 year old beautiful Megan Hodgkinson, has grown up battling Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy and in May 2018 underwent life changing SDR surgery in USA to remove spasticity in her legs as it's not funded in NZ. Expensive rehab for 3-5 years is needed to ensure Megan walks upright and eventually unaided. Taupo people wonderfully donated for her surgery and have adopted Megan and still follow her progress.

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Thanks to all who purchased a TEE. We managed to raise over $300 for Megan and her on going treatmentYou can learn more about her journey and find out how to support her at here

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T-shirts proudly sponsored by Brand Fuel 

OUR AMAZING SPONSORS

Go and thank these awesome people... they make the film festival possible.