Call for Applications for DEGNZ Drama Director Attachment on Screentime’s Telefeature BOMBSHELL: THE SINKING OF THE RAINBOW WARRIOR

6 August 2015

DEGNZ invites applications for a Drama Director Attachment on production company Screentime NZ’s telefeature Bombshell: The Sinking of the Rainbow Warrior, for TV ONE’s Sunday Theatre.

Bombshell tells the story of the Rainbow Warrior bombing. The script is written by John Banas (Siege, Safe House, Underbelly NZ) and will be directed by Riccardo Pellizzeri (Underbelly NZ, Neighbours, Blue Heelers).

This paid attachment is expected to start in October for a maximum of 12 weeks, which may include small stand periods to allow for breaks in the schedule, with the aim of the Attachment getting to experience pre-production, production and post production on a major drama production.

Payment will be determined by negotiation with the production company and the level of experience of the applicant. An opportunity exists for the Attachment to direct a scene in the production, but this is entirely at the discretion of Screentime and its producer(s) and director—it is not guaranteed.

The aim of the attachment is to:

• develop and upskill new television drama directors and
• contribute to the ongoing production of quality future television drama and
• provide another training pathway to the limited opportunities currently available.

To be eligible, applicants must:

1. Be a Full membership of DEGNZ, and
2. Have a keen interest in television drama, and
3. Either:-

• 2 short film credits publicly screened to a paying audience at a NZFC accredited short film festival*, OR
• Have held a position as the first assistant director of a publicly distributed and released feature film or TV drama series OR
• Have won an award for a short film at an NZFC accredited film festival* OR
• Have proven dramatic narrative experience in a screen medium

*The NZFC list of accredited short film festivals here.

To apply, please download the application form cover sheet from the DEGNZ website here, and submit the following in electronic form ONLY (Word file or PDF) by 9AM Monday 24 August 2015 to admin@deganz.co.nz with BOMBSHELL in the Subject line:

• Completed Application Form Cover Sheet with your FULL DEGNZ Membership No., including links to your publicly screened works
• A full CV & Filmography
• A reference (from a senior screen industry practitioner)
• A proposal of a maximum of 1-page outlining why you want to do the attachment.

A shortlist will be developed from applicants. An interview may or may not be required.

We will notify you as to whether or not your application has been successful, but NO FURTHER CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERED INTO REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION and the decision will be final.

We look forward to receiving your applications.

This initiative has been made possible with the support of NZ On Air and Screentime NZ Ltd.

Through the agreement and financial support of the New Zealand Film Commission and Starz Evil Dead New Zealand, the Directors & Editors Guild of NZ is excited to offer DEGNZ members the opportunity to apply for three director attachments on the Ash vs. Evil Dead production.

We assume TV directing experience and we further assume an ongoing interest in working in this sector of the screen production industry – but please note that this is an observe and learn experience and NOT an opportunity for your own director input.

This is an opportunity to observe the preproduction, shoot and edit process of a fast turn-around television series within a director skill set across script and schedule, production, art / costume / makeup / prosthetics, technical requirements lighting / grip / camera / sound / SFX, stunt actions, creature FX, visual effects – block shoot of 2 episodes of material, the split of materials between a full time Main and a 2nd Unit, ….. and of course actor performance. It is also an opportunity to observe another member (members) of the directing craft at work.

The production is based in Auckland and all applicants will be assumed to be Auckland based for the term of engagement. Each attachment block is tbc  10 days preparation, 10 days shoot, 3 days edit.

• Commence 01 June 2015 on or about and for a tbc 5 week term.

• Commence 15 June 2015 on or about and for a tbc 5 week term.

• Commence 29 June 2015 on or about and for a tbc 5 week term.

This will be a paid attachment @ NZ$300 per work day flat ex. GST and the production working week is currently 5 days MON-FRI.
At the time of application you must be a FULL paid member of the Directors & Editors Guild of NZ and be eligible to work in New Zealand. To join, go to www.deganz.co.nz/join. If you wish to upgrade your membership to FULL, contact the DEGNZ office. Successful applicants will be required to:

• sign and abide by the terms of the AVED Crew Agreement and Confidentiality.

• attend all days of their attachment as defined by the block Production Schedule.

• provide a written report to DEGNZ, the AVED Producer and NZFC on the experience and outcomes + within 10 working days of completing the attachment.

To Apply:

Email to admin@deganz.co.nz with AVED in the subject line. Include your relevant experience by way of a CV and any directing materials, full contact details, your DEGNZ membership number, avaliability issues and a maximum one page letter stating your interest in the production and your anticipated outcomes.

There will be an interview process for the shortlist and the decisions regarding the successful applicants will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Application Deadline    :     5PM, Friday 24 April 2015
Applicants informed    :     By Wednesday 6 May 2015