Watch online: Loading Docs, documentary shorts season 9

Loading Docs is a unique initiative that produces short documentaries that move, inspire and challenge audiences locally and internationally, while developing and promoting New Zealand filmmaking talent at home. So far they have been watched by over 17.8 million people.

After selecting a group of short documentary proposals, participants are offered a unique professional development opportunity. Filmmakers are then partially funded to create their short, alongside participating in a talent development programme that challenges them to expand their skills and knowledge in story development; identifying, targeting and connecting with audiences and increasing their understanding of marketing and distribution strategies in the current media climate.