Off to Palm Springs

Aotearoa feature films Tinā and The Moutain, edited by DEGANZ members Luke Haigh and Cushla Dillon respectively, are off to the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival!

This year marks the 36th year of the festival showcasing work from around the world and bringing together filmmakers and film lovers alike. The festival is hosted by the Palm Spring International Film Society, which aims to cultivate and promote the art and science of film through education and cross-cultural awareness.

Tinā

Editor: Luke Haigh

When grief-stricken Mareta takes a substitute teaching role at an elite prep school, she forms a choir to unite the privileged yet disconnected students. As they prepare for an all-school competition, her passion for life is reignited, transforming her students forever in this rousing crowd-pleaser.

The Moutain

Editor: Cushla Dillon

Led by the courageous Sam, a trio of enthusiastic young misfits embark on the quest of a lifetime to scale the majestic Mt. Taranaki and unlock its fabled healing powers. Along the way, the brave ragtag crew discovers profound truths about friendship, cultural heritage, and the thrill of adventure.

Last updated on 4 December 2024