The International Oceanian Documentary Film Festival (FIFO) returns for its 21st run with multiple DEGANZ members’ work featured! Each year, the festival aims to celebrate and amplify the voices and cultures of Oceania on screens locally and worldwide. FIFO is also a pillar in film development in the Pacific, annually bringing filmmakers and key players […]
The New Zealand TV Awards (NZTVA) took place on 5 December, celebrating the industry’s achievements from the past year. DEGANZ was thrilled to see so many members’ mahi on productions being recognised in the finalist list, many of which went on to receive awards. NZ On Air Best Drama The Gone Director: Peter Burger (Ep […]
Congratulations, Harry Wynn (DEGANZ), for winning the Screen Production and Development Association’s (SPADA) 2023 New Filmmaker of the Year Award! SPADA grants this award to honour excellence, talent, and creativity in filmmaking. Along with the accolade, Harry received $2,500 of development funding and a complimentary registration to next year’s SPADA Conference. Harry has made a […]
Vanessa Wells (DEGANZ) and The Climate Canary team are in the final stretch of post-production and are crowdfunding to help cross the finish line. The 90-minute documentary highlights three remarkable women from differing generations and their scientific work in Antarctica. Oceanographer Dr Natalie Robinson leads a team of ten scientists on an epic world-first research […]
DEGANZ member Joe Murdie is seeking support on Boosted for his short film, Planet 13. Set in 2093, the film takes place on a rabidly dying planet, ravaged by human activity, and devoid of natural fuel resources. With the planet on the brink of collapse, a young couple set out on a dangerous journey to secure […]