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Loading Docs is a unique initiative that produces short documentaries that move, inspire and challenge audiences locally and internationally, while developing and promoting New Zealand filmmaking talent at home. So far they have been watched by over 14 million people. After selecting a group of short documentary proposals, participants are offered a unique professional development opportunity. Filmmakers are then partially funded to create their short, alongside participating in a talent development programme that challenges them to expand their skills and knowledge in story development; identifying, targeting and connecting with audiences and increasing their understanding of marketing and distribution strategies in the current media climate. Winner of Best Web Series in 2017 at the New Zealand Television Awards. Loading Docs is a Notable Pictures initiative, founded by Julia Parnell and Anna Jackson, and is funded by NZ On Air with the support of the New Zealand Film Commission and Te Māngai Pāho. With the full collection of shorts on TVNZ OnDemand and featured extensively on news platforms in New Zealand and around the world, Loading Docs has significantly increased the value and impact of New Zealand documentary series.