DEGNZ will be providing a written submission to the Screen Sector Strategy NZ 2020 – 2030. We want to hear your thoughts!
DEGNZ has formulated 15 questions to help stimulate your thinking about the future of the New Zealand screen industry. You can answer as many or as few questions as you want. All responses that we receive by Monday 14 October will go into shaping the Guild’s submission.
Please email your answers to us at admin@deganz.co.nz with โQuestionnaireโ in the subject line.
The Screen Sector Strategy NZ has been engaging with the industry by holding hui around the country. A second Auckland hui has been announced. If you couldn’t make it to the first, here’s your chance to participate.
/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DEGANZ_logo_home.png00admin/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DEGANZ_logo_home.pngadmin2019-10-07 09:34:462019-10-07 10:14:23Have Your Say on the DEGNZ’s Screen Sector Strategy Submission
DEGNZ encourages directors, actors and producers to join us for a one-day Christchurch workshop with Louise Leitch on directing intimacy, after the first Directing In the Intimate Zone workshop in Auckland.
Until now, many directors have not given enough thought and been equipped for directing actors in scenes that involve intimacy, nudity and simulated sex. These scenes can make actors feel extremely vulnerable, particularly when this sensitive area of performance is not given the preparation and care it is due.
In Directing In the Intimate Zone, we will discuss and work with actors on the process of developing an intimate scene for the screen using the best practice guidelines developed by UK intimacy coordinator Ita OโBrien, who was brought over by Equity to run training workshops in Auckland in late 2018.
During the class, Participant Directors will take turns to direct pairs of actors in intimate scenes under Louiseโs guidance. Participant Directors upon selection will be invited to submit a short, intimate scene โ either with or without dialogue โ for consideration ahead of the workshop.
There are four places for directors to participate, as well as places for directors, actors and producers to observe.
About Louise Leitch
Photo credit: Tammy Williams
Louise has earned a reputation as a talented story-teller, directing award-winning short films, close to 200 episodes of television drama, and prime-time documentary and docu-drama series in both Australia and NZ. Her critically acclaimed Whakatiki screened in over 20 international film festivals including Tribeca, Tampere, Uppsala, Vladivostok, Hawaii, NZIFF, Show Me Shorts and ImagineNATIVE, winning Best Short Film at First Peoplesโ Festival Montreal, Best Actress in a Short Film at Wairoa Film Festival and Best Actress in a Short Film at The NZ Film Awards.
Louise attended Ita OโBrienโs intimacy workshops in NZ in 2018 and is training with Ita to become an accredited Intimacy Coordinator. Louise is currently Vice President of the Directors & Editors Guild NZ and has contributed to the drafting of Equity NZโs Intimacy Guidelines for Stage and Screen.
She teaches film, television and intimacy best practice at RMIT University in Melbourne and The New Zealand Broadcasting School.
To be eligible to apply as a Participant Director:
You must have experience directing at least short films/dramatic content, and are working in/moving into longer-form drama/film.
Priority will be given to those who are actively engaged in directing or preparing to direct narrative drama, especially if you are dealing with scenes of nudity, intimacy and/or simulated sex.
If you apply as a Participant and are unsuccessful, you will receive an offer to attend as an Observer.
To Apply
To register as an Observer, complete the registration form below.
To apply as a Participant Director, complete the registration form below and email your supporting documents to tema@deganz.co.nz before the registration deadline:
a CV/bio with filmography
a brief letter summarising why you would like to participate as a director, what you hope to gain from the workshop, and any experience directing intimacy (not a requirement for selection).
Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Registration Deadline: 3PM, Thursday 24 October
Registration Form
Loading…
Refund Policy: Requests for refunds must be received by Sunday 17 November. A $2.50 cancellation fee will be incurred. Refunds can take up to approximately 10 working days to process.
http://degnz.sensedesign.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/01_IntimacyWorkshopDEGNZ_DSC2505-theKezialibrary-ยฉ-Kezia-Barnett-e1569298532266.jpg9002000admin/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DEGANZ_logo_home.pngadmin2019-09-30 12:01:392020-10-15 13:29:15Directing In the Intimate Zone – Christchurch
Join DEGNZ and Rialto Cinemas for a Q&A screening of New Zealand documentary Capital in the 21st Century. Special guest director Justin Pemberton will be present for a half-hour audience Q&A after the film.
Adapting one of the most groundbreaking and powerful books of our time, Capital in the 21st Century is an eye-opening journey through wealth and power, that breaks the popular assumption that the accumulation of capital runs hand in hand with social progress, shining a new light on the world around us and its growing inequalities.
“Delivers an insightful and empowering journey through the past and into our future.” – Sydney Film Festival
http://degnz.sensedesign.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/capital1-800-800-450-450-crop-fill.jpg450800admin/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DEGANZ_logo_home.pngadmin2019-09-24 18:21:012020-03-20 11:36:51Film Talk: Capital in the 21st Century – October 10
The Rehearsal & Performance series provides regular opportunities for directors and actors to practise their craft. Each workshop brings in an experienced moderator to guide participants as they explore a workshop scene in groups (one director, two actors) in a safe and non-pressured environment.
Join us in Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington for our next workshops with director Caroline Bell-Booth.
Moderator
Caroline Bell-Booth started out creating theatre and quickly made a name for herself as a director of vision excelling at complex character projects. Early efforts saw her awarded Wellington Fringe Festivalโs โBest Theatre Awardโ; Metro Magazineโs โBest Play of the Yearโ; alongside many critically acclaimed shows for Silo Theatre. She then moved into television directing, firstly on Shortland Street. Over the last few years she has shot several blocks of 800 Words and was head-hunted to beย a recurring guest director on Home and Away.ย 2018 saw her successfully complete two episodes of both Westside and crime-drama The Bad Seed. She returned to Westsideย this year as lead director of season 5. She has joined Channel 7โs ambitious new drama Between Two Worlds from the creative team behind Foxtelโs A Place To Call Home โ which is set to be a flagship show of the 2020 Season.
Preparation
Selected directors and actors will be expected to do some script prep beforehand. DEGNZ will provide the scene at least one week in advance.
Cost: DEGNZ / Equity NZ member – Free Ngฤ Aho Whakaari Full member – Free Non-member – $69
(Includes lunch and tea/coffee)
Register your interest
Christchurch and Auckland registrations close Friday 27 September, 10AM. Wellington registrations close Friday 4 October, 10AM.
Spots are limited to four directors and eight actors. If your name is selected, DEGNZ will contact you directly to confirm your participation.
Christchurch
When: Sat 12 October, 9:30am โ 2:30pm Where: Rangi Ruru Girlsโ School – Mana Wahine, 59 Hewitts Road, Merivale, Christchurch
http://degnz.sensedesign.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Rehearsal_and_performance-Logo2.png4701240admin/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DEGANZ_logo_home.pngadmin2019-09-09 16:08:472019-09-12 16:05:30Rehearsal & Performance Workshops with Director Caroline Bell-Booth
SPADA, in association with DEGNZ, presents a day-long workshop introducing the concepts and processes of the post-production workflow.
Delivered by Editor Annie Collins and Producer Catherine Fitzgerald, this workshop will give an overview of the entire post-production process including budgeting, what needs to be covered in the technical workflow, when itโs covered, and with whom, VFX, post-sound, and scheduling from commencement of post-production through to output of deliverables.
Participants will gain an understanding of the different roles and people involved, and an awareness of how to manage and schedule a professional post-production workflow.
This workshop is ideal for emerging filmmakers, aimed at producers and directors with a project or two under their belt who are looking to progress their post-production knowledge and practices. Editors are also welcome to attend, and if you know a producer or director who could benefit, give them a nudge!
Workshop Details
Wellington Mon 16 September, 10am – 4:30pm Random Group, 43 Hanson Street, Mount Cook, Wellington
