DEGANZ Watch List: Comedies, Classics, & Conundrums

Here is the next iteration of our DEGANZ Watch List featuring work from members Isaiah Tour, Peter Burger, David de Lautour, and lifetime member Howard Taylor.

From working on the beloved classic Country Calendar, to the new season of Irish co-production The Gone, to kicking off new series Bryn & Ku’s Singles Club and Vince, DEGANZ members are working in a wide range of genres and mediums.

Bryn & Ku’s Singles Club

Web Series

Assistant Editor: Isaiah Tour

Brynley Stent and Kura Forrester head out on a cross-country quest to find love and explore the state of dating and relationships in modern-day Aotearoa.

 

Country Calendar 2025

Factual Series

Director: Howard Taylor

Aotearoa’s longest-running television series is back for another season. Take a look into iconic rural Kiwi life with the latest season of Hyundai Country Calendar.

Episode 2, directed by DEGANZ lifetime member Howard Taylor, follows a couple who combine their two passions of running the family dairy farm and breeding Clydesdale horses for showing, ploughing and harness work.

 

The Gone – Season 2

Drama Series

Director: Peter Burger

When an Irish journalist goes missing, Irish Detective Theo Richter (Richard Flood) & Kiwi Detective Diana Huia (Acushla-Tara Kupe) once again lead a search in the small town of Mt Affinity.

 

Vince

Comedy Series

Director: David de Lautour

Vince, a charming Breakfast TV host, endures a grave trouser malfunction at the children’s cancer ward on live TV and must navigate the aftermath to save his reputation.

 

To see more recent work from DEGANZ members, check out our last DEGANZ watchlist!

 

Last updated on 28 May 2025