This week’s DEGANZ Watch List celebrates the incredible work of our editor members, spotlighting a diverse line-up of projects spanning feature film, comedy, and emerging web series pilots. Leading the list is Caterpillar, the highly anticipated directorial debut from Chelsie Preston-Crayford. Edited by DEGANZ member Jonno Woodford-Robinson (ANZSE), the local drama was released just ahead […]
Congratulations to Isla Macleod (DEGANZ) for being one of 16 recipients of the 2026 Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Springboard Awards! Springboard aims to kickstart sustainable arts careers for artists at a formative stage of their practice in Aotearoa. During the programme, each participant receives a $15k grant and a year-long mentorship from the Arts […]
Doc Edge kicks off its 21st iteration by announcing the first 16 films selected for this year’s festival, including work by DEGANZ members Kim Webby, Mike Jonathan, and Jonno Woodford-Robinson. The selection so far spans deeply personal stories to urgent global issues, drawing on voices from Aotearoa and around the world, with multiple films celebrating […]
The Sydney Film Festival (SFF) has officially unveiled its 2026 programme, featuring five films from Aotearoa. Among them is the short film Kurī, edited by Sam Small (DEGANZ). Also selected is the documentary feature Lomu, co-directed by DEGANZ member Vea Mafile’o. Continuing its successful release and joining the lineup is Tenor: My Name is Pati, […]
It’s the best of both worlds in this week’s DEGANZ watchlist, with feature films from DEGANZ members available to watch both online at home and at the cinema. DEGANZ member Vanessa Wells‘ environmental documentary, Mighty Indeed, is now available to watch on RNZ following its successful festival run. Notably, it took home Best New Zealand […]