DEGANZ Members Take the Spotlight at NZIFF

This year’s Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) has been a huge success for DEGANZ members, with more than 20 members represented across the festival programme. 

In the short film space, five films from DEGANZ members won awards after screening in the Ngā Whanaunga Aotearoa: New Zealand’s Best programme.

Umbrella Best Short Film Awards ($5,000)

The Whole Thing 

Director: Calvin Sang

Letterboxd Audience Award

The Whole Thing 

Director: Calvin Sang

Auckland Live Spirit Of The Civic Awards ($4,000)

Arrival 

Director: Ahmed Osman 

Park Road Post Award For Maori Pasifika Talent ($2,000)

Todd Karehana, Writer and Director Of Socks 

Best Artistic Contribution

Allan George, Editor of Tall Hours by Sophie Black

Last updated on 28 August 2026