On a Lighter Note
On A Lighter Note
5:00 pm
14 March 2026
Luxe Cinemas - Tauranga
Block Tickets Coming soon
A joyful, uplifting selection designed to entertain, amuse, and restore. On a Lighter Note celebrates humour, warmth, and the small absurdities of everyday life.
Perfect for audiences seeking balance, this block reminds us that laughter and lightness are just as vital as intensity and depth.
FILMS
Visitor
Directed By:
Savas Alpaltun

Karim, a sharp tongued but slightly shady, shop owner is visited by Azrael, the Angel of Death. What begins as a sceptical exchange turns into a surreal battle of wits, as Karim scrambles to outtalk fate - until a startling truth changes everything.
Jonathan Appleseed
Directed By:
Adam Levin

Freshly fired, grieving his Pop Pop, and stuck in his parents' house, Johnathan is down bad. That is, until he stumbles upon a wild revelation: he's a descendent of Johnny Appleseed. With nothing to lose and a legacy to claim, Johnathan sets out to follow in the American folk hero's footsteps. Starring Drew Reilly (Second City NY) and directed by Adam Levin (Tribeca, DocNYC).
Bark and Bone
Directed By:
Matthew Barrie Bryan Viljoen

A grumpy skeletons peaceful retirement is upended when a playful stray dog steals his arm.
Fatman
Directed By:
Yisrael Rohn Rigler

Tom thinks he doesn't have any friends because he's fat. When a group of bullies take over his house, he has to choose between the dream of friendship and his self-respect.
Dad Bod
Directed By:
Evan Geary

A personal trainer forces his preteen son to shoot and edit his videos, but the son has his own artistic vision.
Perfect Fit
Directed By:
Warren Workman

In The Perfect Fit, a weary man named Elijah enters a quirky jewelry store to pick up a ring for his grandfather-but quickly discovers this isn't an ordinary shop. At Manly Bands, each ring magically transforms its wearer into the persona associated with its name, from knights to cowboys, even a T-Rex. Overwhelmed by a stressful day-meeting his girlfriend's parents, a job interview-Elijah searches for a ring that will boost his confidence. After trying on several enchanted options and briefly becoming the CEO of the store, he realizes what he really needs isn't magic, but self-acceptance. With the help of a kind employee and a simple, non-magical ring, Elijah discovers that confidence comes not from becoming someone else, but from choosing to be the best version of himself. The film blends fantasy, humor, and heart to deliver a whimsical yet grounded message about authenticity and inner strength.
Baigun Baigun
Directed By:
Reneel Singh

Baigun Baigun is a bold, bilingual music video that blends Fijian Hindi and English to celebrate the spirit of Westernized Desis with humor, flair, and unapologetic swag. With catchy beats, cheeky lyrics, and sharp visuals, this vibrant piece flips the script on traditional expectations
