Film Talk: Fiona Clark – Unafraid

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On February 21, following its premiere at NZIFF last year, DEGANZ is looking forward to hosting a Film Talk of Fiona Clark: Unafraid in association with Rialto Cinemas. The documentary brings attention to notable photographer Fiona Clark and her work, which captured the burgeoning gay liberation movement and vibrant queer scene in 1970’s New Zealand.

Following the screening, audiences will be joined by the director, DEGANZ member Lula Cucchiara, and Fiona Clark herself for a Q&A session moderated by Eloise Veber.

When: Monday 21 February, 5:30pm
Where: Rialto Cinemas Newmarket, 167-167 Broadway, Newmarket, Auckland

Film Industry Member tickets only $13

Book now


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Screen Industry COVID-19 H&S Protocols – Omicron Update

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Friday 4th February 2022

ScreenSafe has updated the COVID-19 Protocols to align with some minor Government updates and with updated information in regards to the Omicron variant.

As weโ€™ve all heard, the Omicron variant is highly infectious and it is now in our community, both on the North and South Island. Even with New Zealandโ€™s very high vaccination rates, it is likely that infection rates can reach the thousands per day over the next few weeks/months.

The Government recommends a booster shot as an additional layer of protection against the Omicron variant.

The changes to the Protocols are as follows:

Omicron Update (in the โ€œAbout COVID-19โ€ Section)

General Ministry of Health information about the Omicron variant.

Update on Mask/Face Covering Requirements (in the โ€œAbout COVID-19โ€ Section)

A face covering will need to be an actual mask and attached to the head by loops around the ears or head. This means scarves, bandannas, or t-shirts should not be used.

Stricter mask requirements are now in place for essential services. While that does not apply to our industry, we urge you to consider MoH information about what masks will provide you and your workplace with the best protection: Link here.

Managing an Omicron Outbreak (New section)

This new section provides information about the 3 phases of the impending Omicron outbreak, including applicable isolation timeframes for cases and close contacts. It also provides some basic steps for dealing with an outbreak in your workplace.

Vaccination Update (in the โ€œVaccinations & Vaccination Passportsโ€ Section)

Booster update – you can now get this only 3 months after your second dose (previously it was 6, then 4 months).

Update about the Child Vaccine (for kids 5-11) which is now available.

Rapid Antigen Testing Update (in the โ€œTestingโ€ Section)

Updated with the latest information about RAT testing.

Note that this continues to be an evolving topic as supplies of RAT are currently limited. Although we are hopeful this will become a vital tool for all productions.

Surveillance Testing (in the โ€œTestingโ€ Section)

As previously confirmed by MoH – Community Testing Centres CANNOT be used for production surveillance testing. These sites are only for symptomatic people and close contacts. Productions must bear the cost of surveillance testing themselves and should not ask cast or crew to go to Community Testing Centres. Link here.

ADR/Booth Work Update (in the โ€œTraffic Light Guidesโ€)

We have added in a quick note about the need for proper guidelines in regards to sanitation, ventilation and physical distancing for any ADR or other booth work in post-production.

The 5-Step Border Reopening 27th February (in the โ€œImmigration and International Travel Restrictionsโ€ Section)

Updated in regards to todayโ€™s announcements about the 5-stage re-opening of our international borders.

Links to updated information:

ScreenSafe COVID-19 H&S Protocols โ€“ Omicron Update

Vaccination Passport Traffic Light Guidelines and Non-Vaccination Passport Guidelines

ScreenSafe would like to thank the NZ Film Commission and NZ on Air for funding this initiative.

Full release here.

Sincerely,
The ScreenSafe COVID-19 Group
Email: info@screensafe.co.nz

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There Is No ‘I’ in Threesome: The Pursuit of Intimacy – Online

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Intimacy can be tricky to bring to life on screen whether it be in a documentary or a drama. When done correctly, though, within an environment of safety and trust, it can organically unfold in front of our eyes.

To begin the new year, DEGANZ brings together director Ollie Lucks and editor Francis Glenday in a session moderated by Annie Collins to discuss the interesting and unique process of writing, directing and editing documentary There Is No ‘I’ in Threesome. This doco was one of the first to work with an intimacy co-ordinator. Discover what it took to bring such an intimate and personal story to the screen, the challenges (Spoiler Alert) of a scripted piece masquerading as a non-scripted one, and find out why the director and editor relationship is so important. Francis admits that โ€œit was an unusual one because the naked talent on screen isnโ€™t normally sitting next to you when you’re cutting itโ€.

Join us on Zoom on Wednesday 16 February from 7:30 – 9pm.

Members/Non-members – Free
RSVP essentialย 

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There Is No ‘I’ in Threesome

A candid documentary that follows a modern-day love story, exploring the ups, downs and pitfalls of an open relationship and what it means to be in love. Directed and Co-written by Ollie Lucks, and made with the support of the New Zealand Film Commission. Available on NEON.

About Ollie Lucks

Jan Oliver Lucks (Ollie) was born in Germany to an Iranian/Indian mother and German father. In 2005 he moved to Dunedin to study film. Together with Max Bellamy in 2014, he directed haunted baritone tale The Characteristics of C-Minor, which screened on BBC Knowledge and at a number of global festivals.

In 2015 Ollie began tailing ex-pro wrestler Wilbur McDougall for a popular Loading Docs short Wilbur Force, which premiered at NZIFF and became a Short of the Week on Vimeo. After the short was picked up by Mฤori Television it became a feature-length film titled Wilbur:The King in the Ring.

He has written, directed and edited since 2014. His credits include The Characteristics of C-Minor, Wilbur Force, Wilbur:The King in the Ring, and There Is No ‘I’ in Threesome.

About Francis Glenday

Francis Glenday is an editor & animator with 20 years experience, cutting on a wide range of projects from film through television and everything in between.

He has a long line of credits including POI E: The Story of our Song, for which he was nominated for Best Documentary Editor at the Rialto Channel NZ Film Awards 2017, This Town, Grand Designs New Zealand, Herbs: Songs of Freedom, Nigel Latta Blows Stuff Up, On Thin Ice and many more. He is currently in post-production for the documentary Frocks and Divas.

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Here Come the Mothers of the Revolution

After screening at the BFI London Film Festival and NZIFF, feature-length documentary Mothers of the Revolution is now in cinemas.

Directed by Briar March, and co-edited by DEGANZ board member Margot Francis, Simon Coldrick, Tim Woodhouse and John Gilbert, the film tells the story of the Greenham Common women’s peace camp in England, where one of the longest protests in history took place. Thousands of women from around the world stood against the siting of cruise missiles in Europe, contributing to the end of the Cold War.

Mothers of the Revolution features historical footage, interviews and recreations of events to tell this extraordinary and moving story.

Watch the trailer below and make sure to catch it in select cinemas.

 

 

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Members’ Announced as Finalists for the 2022 WIFT NZ Awards

The finalists have been announced for the 2022 WIFT NZ Awards, with DEGANZ members among them. DEGANZ members Cian Elyse White and Cushla Dillon have been named as two of the 33 finalists selected from nearly 500 nominations.

Cian will be up for the SAE Award for Outstanding Newcomer, alongside Grace Palmer and Grae Meek.

Cushla has been nominated for The Weta Group Creative Technology Award, together with Alana Cotton and Krystal Paraone.

Congratulations and best of luck to both Cian and Cushla!
See the full list of nominees here

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