About

The countdown is on. Your film deserves the spotlight, but the deadline for submissions is fast approaching!

Street dance meets the big screen! This year’s theme, “Rhythm of the Land”, invites stories of whakapapa, home, and ancestral connection.

Each film must be:
- Between 1-5 Minutes
- Incorporate Street Dance
- Include a credits scene
- Incorporate slow motion in the dance
- Include the use of shadow/Silhouette

Films will be screened at Te Oro, 25 October 2025. Followed by awards and community celebration.

Doors Open at 5pm
Screening at 6pm
Q&A from 7pm
Award Ceremony from 7:30pm

Click on the "Book tickets" button on this page to submit your film and secure your spot in this years official submission!

Villa Lemanu

Villa Junior Lemanu is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist working across dance, theatre, film, and other artistic mediums. His work reimagines the overlooked moments of everyday life, highlighting the beauty in the mundane through a contemporary lens. Rooted in a deep love for storytelling, his work often plays with memories and connection, crafting experiences that resonate beyond the stage.

Having performed and collaborated both nationally and internationally, he continues to push his creative boundaries, immersing himself in new artistic practices, disciplines, and collaborations—dedicated to honing his craft and evolving as a thoughtful artisan.

Photo Credit:
Creative Director: Leon Bristow
Photography: Frances Carter

Aotearoa Street Dance Film Festival

The Aotearoa Street Dance Film Festival (ASDFF) was founded by filmmaker Tommy Tran (Shot by SZN) and award-winning screen actor Villa Junior Lemanu. Together they recognised a gap for dancers and filmmakers who were experimenting with film but lacked a platform to showcase their work. ASDFF brings these communities together, celebrating short films that highlight street dance as a powerful tool for storytelling, culture, and connection. Their vision is to grow ASDFF into a prestigious, community-rooted festival that inspires creativity across generations.