Top Dog Film Festival NZ Tour
The beloved Top Dog Film Festival is back for another heartwarming season, with a brand-new line-up of short films that celebrate the extraordinary connection between dogs and humans. Touring around NZ, the 2025 festival features tales of adventure, resilience, and canine joy — reminding us why dogs truly are our best friends. Top Dog Film Festival screenings in August & September 2025 in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and Nelson.
Top Dog Film Festival 2025 @The Roxy, Miramar Wellington
Saturday 2 August 2025
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival returns to The Roxy Cinema Miramar, Wellington on Saturday 2nd August at 12.30pm.
The Top Dog Film Festival showcases the incredible bond between dogs and their people through independent films.
Touring annually the Top Dog Film Festival screens over 2 hours of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining films to kiwi audiences.
The Roxy, Miramar
Top Dog Film Festival @Suter Art Gallery Cinema Nelson
Friday 22 August 2025
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival returns to The Suter Gallery Cinema Nelson on a Friday evening 27th August at 6.30pm.
The Top Dog Film Festival was launched in 2017 to showcase the incredible bond between dogs and their people through independent films. Touring annually the Top Dog Film Festival screens over 2 hours of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining films to kiwi audiences.
The Suter Art Gallery Cinema
Top Dog Film Festival @The Hollywood, Avondale Auckland
Saturday 6 September 2025
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival returns to The Hollywood Cinema Avondale, Auckland on a Saturday afternoon 6th September at 2pm.
The Top Dog Film Festival was launched in 2017 to showcase the incredible bond between dogs and their people through independent films. Touring annually the Top Dog Film Festival screens over 2 hours of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining films to kiwi audiences.
The Hollywood Cinema, Avondale
Top Dog Film Festival @Lumiere Cinema, Christchurch
Between Saturday 27 September 2025 and Sunday 28 September 2025
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival comes to Lumiere Cinema in the Art Centre on a the weekend of 27th and 28th September at 2.00pm.
The Top Dog Film Festival showcases the incredible bond between dogs and their people through independent films.
Touring annually the Top Dog Film Festival screens over 2 hours of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining films to kiwi audiences.
Lumiere Cinema, Art Centre
Top Dog Film Festival @Rialto Cinema, Dunedin
Wednesday 25 September 2024
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival returns to Rialto, Dunedin on a Wednesday evening 25th September at 6.30pm.
The Top Dog Film Festival showcases the incredible bond between dogs and their people through independent films.
Touring annually the Top Dog Film Festival screens over 2 hours of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining films to kiwi audiences.
Railto Cinema
Top Dog Auckland ENCORE 2.30pm start 2pm doors open
Between Sunday 25 August 2024 and Saturday 14 September 2024
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival encore screening at The Hollywood Cinema Avondale, Auckland 14 September 2.30pm (Doors open 2pm)
The Top Dog Film Festival (launched 2017) showcases the incredible bond between dogs and their people via independent films. Touring annually NZ's Top Dog Film Festival screens over 2 hours of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining films to kiwi audiences.
The Hollywood Cinema, Avondale
Top Dog Film Festival @Lumiere Cinema, Christchurch
Saturday 7 September 2024
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival comes to Lumiere Cinema in the Art Centre on a Saturday 7th September at 2.30pm.
The Top Dog Film Festival showcases the incredible bond between dogs and their people through independent films.
Touring annually the Top Dog Film Festival screens over 2 hours of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining films to kiwi audiences.
Lumiere Cinema, Art Centre
Top Dog Film Festival @The Roxy, Miramar Wellington
Saturday 31 August 2024
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival returns to The Roxy Cinema Miramar, Wellington on a Saturday afternoon 31st August at 2.30pm.
The Top Dog Film Festival showcases the incredible bond between dogs and their people through independent films.
Touring annually the Top Dog Film Festival screens over 2 hours of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining films to kiwi audiences.
The Roxy, Miramar
Top Dog Film Festival @State Cinema, Nelson
Friday 2 August 2024
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival returns to Nelson on a Friday evening 2nd August at 5.50pm at the STATE cinema.
The Top Dog Film Festival showcases the incredible bond between dogs and their people through independent films.
Touring annually the Top Dog Film Festival screens over 2 hours of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining films to kiwi audiences.
State Cinema
Top Dog Film Festival @Lumiere Cinema, Christchurch
Sunday 10 September 2023
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival comes to Lumiere Cinema in the Art Centre on a Sunday 10th September at 12 noon.
The Top Dog Film Festival was launched in 2017 to showcase the incredible bond between dogs and their people through independent films. Touring annually the Top Dog Film Festival screens over 2 hours of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining films to kiwi audiences.
Lumiere Cinema, Art Centre
Top Dog Film Festival @Rialto Cinema, Dunedin
Wednesday 6 September 2023
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival returns to Rialto, Dunedin on a Wednesday evening 6th September at 6.30pm.
The Top Dog Film Festival was launched in 2017 to showcase the incredible bond between dogs and their people through independent films. Touring annually the Top Dog Film Festival screens over 2 hours of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining films to kiwi audiences.
Railto Cinema
Top Dog Film Festival @United Cinemas Bayfair, Mt Maunganui (CANCELLED)
Wednesday 30 August 2023
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival comes to United Cinemas Bayfair, Tauranga on a Wednesday evening 30th August at 6.30pm.
The Top Dog Film Festival was launched in 2017 to showcase the incredible bond between dogs and their people through independent films. Touring annually the Top Dog Film Festival screens over 2 hours of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining films to kiwi audiences.
United Cinema Bayfair
Top Dog Film Festival @The Roxy, Miramar Wellington
Saturday 26 August 2023
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival returns to The Roxy Cinema Miramar, Wellington on a Saturday afternoon 26th August at 2.30pm.
The Top Dog Film Festival was launched in 2017 to showcase the incredible bond between dogs and their people through independent films. Touring annually the Top Dog Film Festival screens over 2 hours of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining films to kiwi audiences.
The Roxy, Miramar
Top Dog Film Festival @The Hollywood, Avondale Auckland
Sunday 20 August 2023
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival comes to The Hollywood Cinema Avondale, Auckland on a Sunday afternoon 20th August at 2.30pm.
The Top Dog Film Festival was launched in 2017 to showcase the incredible bond between dogs and their people through independent films. Touring annually the Top Dog Film Festival screens over 2 hours of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining films to kiwi audiences.
The Hollywood Cinema, Avondale
Top Dog Film Festival @Suter Art Gallery Cinema Nelson
Friday 11 August 2023
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival returns to The Suter Gallery Cinema Nelson on a Friday evening 11th August at 6.30pm.
The Top Dog Film Festival was launched in 2017 to showcase the incredible bond between dogs and their people through independent films. Touring annually the Top Dog Film Festival screens over 2 hours of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining films to kiwi audiences.
The Suter Art Gallery Cinema
Top Dog Film Festival @State Cinema Nelson
Friday 2 September 2022
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival returns to The Suter Gallery Cinema Nelson on a Friday evening 2nd September at 6pm.
The Top Dog Film Festival was launched in 2017 to showcase the incredible bond between dogs and their people through independent films. Touring annually the Top Dog Film Festival screens over 2 hours of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining films to kiwi audiences.
State Cinema
Top Dog Film Festival @The Embassy, Wellington
Wednesday 24 August 2022
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival returns to Wellington on a wednesday evening 24th August at 6.30pm @The Embassy Cinema.
The Top Dog Film Festival was launched in 2017 to showcase the incredible bond between dogs and their people through independent films. Touring annually the Top Dog Film Festival screens over 2 hours of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining films to kiwi audiences.
The Embassy Cinema
Top Dog Film Festival @Rialto Cinemas Dunedin (CANCELLED)
Tuesday 23 August 2022
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival screens on Tuesday 23rd August at 7.30pm, The Rialto Cinema in Dunedin. Celebrate the canine connection through this carefully curated collection of heartwarming stories about dogs and their people.
The Top Dog Film Festival includes 6 short films from around the globe, wagging its tail into cinemas around the country sharing a 2 hour collection of short independent films all about dogs!
Rialto Cinemas
Top Dog Film Festival @The Hollywood, Sumner, Christchurch
Friday 19 August 2022
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival is returning to Christchurch and YOU CAN BRING YOUR DOG.
This special Friday evening screening is at The Hollywood Cinema in Sumner.
The cunningly canine filled program of heart-warming and inspiring dog films is back for a 2022 tour. Top Dog Film Festival will wag its tail in cinemas around the country sharing a 2 hour collection of short independent films from around the globe, all about dogs!
Please see conditions to bring your pup.
The Hollywood Cinema
Top Dog Film Festival @Sky City Theatre, Auckland
Saturday 13 August 2022
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival returns to Auckland on a saturday afternoon 13th August at 2.30pm.
The Top Dog Film Festival was launched in 2017 to showcase the incredible bond between dogs and their people through independent films. Touring annually the Top Dog Film Festival screens over 2 hours of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining films to kiwi audiences.
SkyCity Theatre
Top Dog Film Festival @Rialto Cinema Dunedin (CANCELLED)
Sunday 12 December 2021
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival screens on Sunday 7th November at 4pm in Dunedin. Celebrate the canine connection through this carefully curated collection of heartwarming stories about dogs and their people.
The Top Dog Film Festival includes 8 short films from around the globe, wagging its tail into cinemas around the country sharing a 2 hour collection of short independent films all about dogs!
Rialto Cinemas
Top Dog Film Festival @The Capitol Auckland
Sunday 5 December 2021
The Top Dog Film Festival will wag its tail in cinemas around the country sharing a 2 hour collection of short independent films from around the globe, all about dogs!
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival returns to Auckland for the fourth year @The Capitol on Sunday 14 November starting 5pm.
The cunningly canine filled program of heart-warming and inspiring dog films is back for a 2021 tour.
The Capitol Cinema
Top Dog Film Festival @The Roxy Wellington
Thursday 25 November 2021
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival returns to The Roxy for the fourth year, on THURSDAY 25 November at 6.30pm. The cunningly canine filled program of heart-warming and inspiring dog films is back for a 2021 tour.
The Top Dog Film Festival will wag its tail in cinemas around the country sharing a 2 hour collection of short independent films from around the globe, all about dogs!
The Roxy Cinema
Top Dog Film Festival @Events Tauranga Central (CANCELLED)
Wednesday 17 November 2021
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival returns to Tauranga in November at the Events Cinema Tauranga CBD.
The Top Dog Film Festival was launched in 2017 to showcase the incredible bond between dogs and their people through independent films. Touring annually the Top Dog Film Festival screens over 2 hours of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining films to kiwi audiences.
Events Cinema Tauranga Central
Top Dog Film Festival @The Hollywood, Sumner Christchurch
Thursday 11 November 2021
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival is returning to Christchurch and YOU CAN BRING YOUR DOG. This special Thursday evening screening is at The Hollywood Cinema in Sumner. Top Dog Film Festival will wag its tail in cinemas around the country sharing a 2 hour collection of short independent films from around the globe, all about dogs! The cunningly canine filled program of heart-warming and inspiring dog films is back for a 2021 tour. Please see conditions to bring your pup.
The Hollywood Cinema
Top Dog Film Festival @The Suter Gallery Cinema Nelson
Friday 15 October 2021
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival returns to The Suter Gallery Cinema Nelson on a Friday evening.
The Top Dog Film Festival was launched in 2017 to showcase the incredible bond between dogs and their people through independent films. Touring annually the Top Dog Film Festival screens over 2 hours of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining films to kiwi audiences.
The Suter
Top Dog Film Festival @The Suter Gallery Cinema NELSON
Friday 13 November 2020
The Top Dog Film Festival is back and you'd be barking mad to miss it. For the third year in a row, NZ's Top Dog Film Festival returns to The Suter Gallery Cinema Nelson on Friday evening from 6pm.
This carefully curated program of canine-themed films is comprised of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining stories about dogs and their human companions, from independent films makers around the globe.
The Suter
Top Dog Film Festival @The Vic, Devonport
Friday 6 November 2020
Join us later in the year @ The Vic for a 2 hour cinematic celebration honouring the bond between dogs and their people.
This carefully curated program of short canine-themed films is comprised of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining stories about dogs and their humans. You’d be barking mad to miss it. May be POSTPONED dependant on Covid-19 alert level in Auckland.
The Vic, Devonport
Top Dog Film Festival @ RIALTO DUNEDIN
Wednesday 4 November 2020
Celebrate the canine connection through this carefully curated collection of heartwarming stories about dogs and their people at NZ's Top Dog Film Festival on Wednesday evening 4th November at 6.30pm.
This carefully curated program of short canine-themed films is comprised of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining stories about dogs and their humans, from independent films makers around the globe. You’d be barking mad to miss it.
Rialto Cinemas
Top Dog Film Festival @The Hollywood, Sumner
Saturday 31 October 2020
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival is returning to Christchurch and YOU CAN BRING YOUR DOG. You'd be barking mad to miss out.
Celebrate the canine connection through this carefully curated collection of heartwarming stories about dogs and their people with this special Saturday screening of the Top Dog Film Festival at The Hollywood Cinema in Sumner. Please see conditions to bring your pup.
The Hollywood Cinema
Top Dog Film Festival @The Roxy
Thursday 1 October 2020
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival is coming to The Roxy on THURSDAY 01 October at 7.30pm.
The Top Dog Film Festival will return to Wellington for its third year, and you'd be barking mad to miss it. Celebrate the canine connection through this carefully curated collection of heartwarming stories about dogs and their people at the Top Dog Film Festival screening @The Roxy in Wellington.
The Roxy Cinema
Top Dog Film Festival @Holy Trinity Church TAURANGA
Saturday 8 August 2020
The Top Dog Film Festival is back and you'd be barking mad to miss it. One show only in Tauranga.
NZ's Top Dog Film Festival is returning to Tauranga in August at The Holy Trinity Church. This carefully curated program of canine-themed films is comprised of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining stories about dogs and their human companions, from independent films makers around the globe.
The Holy Trinity Church
Top Dog Film Festival @Academy Cinema AUCKLAND
Between Saturday 14 September 2019 and Sunday 22 September 2019
The Top Dog Film Festival is returning to Auckland in 2019 and for this special session YOU CAN BRING YOUR DOG.
After a sell-out first year, the Top Dog Film Festival is returning to New Zealand in September at The Academy in Lorne Street. Celebrate the canine connection through this carefully curated collection of heartwarming stories about dogs and their people the 2019 Top Dog Film Festival NZ Tour.
Academy Cinema
Top Dog Film Festival @Rialto TAURANGA
Friday 20 September 2019
The Top Dog Film Festival is back and you'd be barking mad to miss it. One show only in Tauranga.
After a sell-out first year, the Top Dog Film Festival is coming to Tauranga for the FIRST TIME in September at the Rialto Tauranga. This carefully curated program of canine-themed films is comprised of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining stories about dogs and their human companions, from independent films makers around the globe.
Rialto Tauranga
Top Dog Film Festival @The Suter Gallery Cinema NELSON
Sunday 8 September 2019
The Top Dog Film Festival is back and you'd be barking mad to miss it.
After a paw-some first year, the Top Dog Film Festival returns to The Suter Gallery Cinema Nelson on Sunday 8th September.
This carefully curated program of canine-themed films is comprised of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining stories about dogs and their human companions, from independent films makers around the globe.
The Suter
Top Dog Film Festival @The Roxy Cinema WELLINGTON
Between Thursday 29 August 2019 and Friday 6 September 2019
The Top Dog Film Festival returns to the Roxy in 2019 and you'd be barking mad to miss it.
After a paw-some first year, the Top Dog Film Festival is returning to New Zealand during August and September. Celebrate the canine connection through this carefully curated collection of heartwarming stories about dogs and their people at the 2019 Top Dog Film Festival screenings in Wellington.
The Roxy Cinema
Top Dog Film Festival @Rialto Cinema DUNEDIN
Monday 26 August 2019
The Top Dog Film Festival is coming back to NZ in 2019 and you'd be barking mad to miss it.
After a paw-some sold out first year, the Top Dog Film Festival is returning to New Zealand in August and September. Celebrate the canine connection through this carefully curated collection of heartwarming stories about dogs and their people at the 2019 Top Dog Film Festival screening at Rialto Cinema in Dunedin.
Rialto Cinemas
Top Dog Film Festival @The Hollywood Cinema CHRISTCHURCH
Between Friday 23 August 2019 and Sunday 25 August 2019
The Top Dog Film Festival is coming back to NZ in 2019 and you'd be barking mad to miss it.
After a sell-out first year, the Top Dog Film Festival is returning to New Zealand during August and September. Celebrate the canine connection through this carefully curated collection of heartwarming stories about dogs and their people at the 2019 Top Dog Film Festival screening in Sumner.
The Hollywood Cinema
Top Dog Film Festival encore @The Roxy on Sunday afternoon
Sunday 4 November 2018
AFTER selling out the first two Wellington screenings, Top Dog Film Festival is proud to announce an encore screening scheduled the first Sunday afternoon in November @The Roxy, 1pm 4th Nov 2018.
This carefully curated program of 8 short canine-themed films is comprised of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining stories about dogs and their humans, from independent films makers around the globe. You’d be barking mad to miss it.
The Roxy Cinema
Top Dog Film Festival @ Suter Cinema NELSON
Sunday 7 October 2018
The 2018 Top Dog Film Festival presents a 2 hour cinematic celebration honouring the bond between dogs and their people. Filled with delightfully doggy moments of joy and celebration of our beloved canine companions.
You’d be barking mad to miss it!
The Suter
AUCKLAND Matinee - Top Dog Film Festival @ Academy Cinema
Sunday 16 September 2018
After selling out our first Auckland screening, we invite you to attend a Matinee session at the Academy Cinemas under the Central Library in town.
The 2018 Top Dog Film Festival presents a 2 hour cinematic celebration honouring the bond between dogs and their people. Filled with delightfully doggy moments of joy and celebration of our beloved canine companions.
You’d be barking mad to miss it!
Academy Cinemas
Top Dog Film Festival NZ @ The Vic,Devonport
Saturday 8 September 2018
Join us for a 2 hour cinematic celebration honouring the bond between dogs and their people. Filled with delightfully doggy moments of joy and celebration of our beloved canine companions. This carefully curated program of 8 short canine-themed films is comprised of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining stories about dogs and their humans. You’d be barking mad to miss it (again).
The Vic, Devonport
WELLINGTON - Top Dog Film Festival @ The Roxy
Thursday 30 August 2018
Meet dogs from all walks of life on the big screen. From the wild world of the wolf to the primed and pampered pooches of the dog grooming world, the pull on your heartstring is guaranteed to be strong.
This carefully curated program of 8 short canine-themed films is comprised of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining stories about dogs and their humans, from independent films makers around the globe. You’d be barking mad to miss it.
The Roxy Cinema
DUNEDIN - Top Dog Film Festival NZ Tour @ Rialto
Monday 27 August 2018
The 2018 Top Dog Film Festival presents a 2 hour cinematic celebration honouring the bond between dogs and their people. Filled with delightfully doggy moments of joy and celebration of our beloved canine companions.
This carefully curated program of 8 short canine-themed films is comprised of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining stories about dogs and their humans, from independent films makers around the globe. You’d be barking mad to miss it.
Rialto Cinemas
CHRISTCHURCH - Top Dog Film Festival NZ Tour @ The Hollywood
Friday 24 August 2018
This carefully curated program of 8 canine-themed short films comprises the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining stories about dogs and their humans, from independent films makers around the globe.
Meet dogs from all walks of life on the big screen. From the wild world of the wolf to the primed and pampered pooches of the dog grooming world, the pull on your heartstring is guaranteed to be strong. You’d be barking mad to miss it.
Hollywood Cinema Sumner
