Rialto Channel is 100% New Zealand owned and programmed and is based in Auckland.
Rialto Channel has more than just movies - experience high quality independent films and documentaries that will inspire, inform and entertain you. 20 new films are guaranteed every month, commercial free. The channel that uncovers the movie world's best hidden treasures. From international winners to films made in NZ's own backyard, you'll find them all here.
Every month Rialto Channel offers its viewers a choice of over 20 new films - February's 'Rialto Official Selection' on Saturday nights at 8.30pm include Colin Farrell in Ondine, Kristen Scott Thomas in Sarah's Key, James Gandolfini in Welcome to the Rileys, and Oscar Winner Natalie Portman in Love and Other Impossible Pursuits.
Monday nights showcase British Theatre, and in February, we are very excited to be hosting the NZ Television Premiere of the BAFTA Award-winning TV Series THE TRIP - this six episode series (two episodes premiere on Rialto Channel every Monday night from February 13), was edited into a feature film which premiered at last year's NZ International Film Festival.
Every Tuesday night we present 'World Cinema'. We are presenting a French Film Season throughout February, and giving all Rialto Subscribers a chance to win a trip of a lifetime to Paris valued at $14,000! Go to our competition page for all the details.
'Rialto Documentaries' on Thursday nights at 8.30pm - In February we celebrate the NZ Television Premieres of four stories behind a diverse group of musicians - Lemmy, The Carter, Thunder Soul and Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould.
Our 'Directors' Showcase' features every Sunday night at 8.30pm - February showcases the work of acclaimed filmmaker Neil Jordan.
Check out our home page for further information on Rialto Channel films and documentaries or see the new films page.