26-29th April 2018

the programme of events and tickets are now available and on sale

Photival is the not-for-profit, Wellington social documentary photography festival focusing on social, economic and environmental issues.  Our aim is to show people thought provoking and inspiring photographic work and then give them the tools they need to engage with positive change. Visit the Previous page to check out what we did last year, the About page will give you more information or you can get in touch on the Contact Us.

This year we are hosting inspiring and engaging photographic talks, panel discussions, workshops and portfolio reviews with the aim of increasing visual literacy and social awareness. Our programme will present the best photographers, photographic educators, commentators, curators and editors in Aotearoa New Zealand, as well as drawing on expertise from a range of other sectors including journalism, NGOs and Technology. Join us for our diverse programme being hosted by Massey University and Flux at Wellington Museum.

HUGE SALE ON TICKETS NOW!

$5 KEYNOTE |  $5 PANEL DISCUSSIONS  |  50% OFF PORTFOLIO REVIEWS  |  50% OFF WORKSHOPS

 

Photival 2018 is generously supported by Wellington City Council.

 

 

Flux @ Wellington Museum

 

 

10A02 Lecture Hall, Block 10 (Old Museum Building), Massey University*

 

 

 

 

On Location Workshop 1: Starts at Zealandia, 53 Waiapu Road, Karori

 

 

 

On Location Workshop 2: Science Stores, Te Papa, 169 Tory Street

 

 
 
 
 
*10A02 is located in the Museum Building where the Great War Exhibition is housed. Please enter via Tory/Tasman Street through Pukeahu National War Memorial Park.  Please drive straight ahead for parking (Massey only owns the east side parks) and then enter via the East side entrance.
 

We advise purchasing your tickets beforehand, however cash only door sales will be available for panel discussions and keynote sessions

 

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Thank you everyone who came and participated in this year’s Photival! We loved seeing you all tonight at our Images and Fake News Panel Discussion ☺️
Today is the final day of Photival 2018 and we are closing the festival with our Images and Fake News Panel Discussion. We have loved all of your participation so far in these panel discussions and look forward to hearing what questions and thoughts you have for our panelists this evening.
An inspiring talk by @michael_hall_photography tonight, looking into his photographic career and documentation of the human impact on our planet. Thank you to everyone who came out and I hope you all left inspired go out and plant a tree. 🌱🌳🍃

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