The long-awaited sequel to the 2015 Kiwi cult classic Deathgasm is coming soon! Deathgasm II: Goremageddon, edited by DEGANZ member Brendon Chan, celebrated its world premiere at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, in September. It will visit a few more festivals, such as Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival in Spain and Monster Fest in Australia, before hitting Aotearoa screens […]
DEGANZ members’ work is being showcased across Aotearoa and around the globe at a range of film festivals. It’s always inspiring to see our members’ mahi, whether drama shorts or documentary features, being recognised and shared with wider audiences. Join us in celebrating these wins by checking out this list of films from 10 members, […]
This year, seven short films from Aotearoa screened at the Venice International Film Festival in a dedicated tribute programme to Jane Campion’s A Wave in the Ocean (AWITO) film school. Of the seven, three include work from DEGANZ members. The programme ran in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington across 12 months under the tutelage of industry legends […]
Show Me Shorts has announced the programme for 2025, marking the 20th anniversary of Aotearoa’s leading short film festival! This year, the festival will run from 7-27 October at 40 cinemas and community venues across the motu. 83 shorts have been selected and will screen across 11 themed collections, many of which include DEGANZ members. […]
Congratulations to DEGANZ member Litia Tuiburelevu, one of three recipients of the NZ Film Commission’s International Placements! She is heading to London this October to work with Protagonist Pictures. Designed for emerging to mid-career writers, directors, and producers from Aotearoa New Zealand, this initiative offers the opportunity to develop overseas industry networks, learn and refine […]