June-July: Just Focus, New Zealand presents the Media That Matters Film Festival

Just Focus, a New Zealand-based group dedicated to youth activism, is celebrating their own annual version of the Media That Matters Film Festival. In cities around New Zealand in June and July, Just Focus organizers and youth participants will be screening select Media That Matters shorts in conglomeration with speakers and other events. If you're a Media That Matters Festival supporter who lives in Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland or Dunedin, NZ, and are looking to get involved with a social issue film festival, email Will at will@globaled.org.nz to find out more and register your interest.

The screenings are as follows:

Christchurch - June 26, 6.30PM. Unlimited School, 263 High St.

Wellington - June 27, 6:00PM. The NZ Film Archive, 84 Taranaki St.

Auckland - July 7, 8:00PM. Academy Theatre (under the Auckland Public Library), 44 - 46 Lorne St.

by Christina Capatides