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New Zealand cinema has again been given an international nod, with short film This is Her being selected to screen at the New York film festival later this month.
The 12-minute film is the story about the bitter aftertaste of love.
Director Katie Wolfe said the film had premiered at the Telluride Film Festival in America last weekend to positive reviews.
"There was a lot of interest in This is Her at Telluride, and it was heartening to see that the comedy of the film translated into the American sensibility," she said.
"Telluride was amazing, and I'm now looking forward to seeing the film with a New York audience."
New Zealand Film Commission short film manager Juliette Vebersaid she was thrilled the film had been selected to screen in New York.
"With so many short films being made around the world, it's a huge honour to be invited to these highly competitive festivals. These selections indicate the strength of the short film's unique voice," Ms Veber said.
The film has already been recognised at a local level, with several nominations in the New Zealand Qantas Film and Television awards, including best short film.
The New York Film Festival runs from from September 26 to October 12.
- NZPA
