Thanks to Jesse Warn for hosting a fantastic Directing Toolkit workshop over the weekend. The feedback for the 2-day intensive workshop has been overwhelmingly positive and participants received loads of practical information, tips and inspiration. 
Thanks to Rebecca Tansley, Simon Raby and Fiona Samuel for a great night at our latest Collaborators Series! Members of DEGNZ and NZCS got together to discuss how a first-time feature filmmaker and an experienced DOP can work together for a fantastic end result.
DEGNZ invites applications for a TV Drama Director Attachment on South Pacific Pictures drama TV series The Brokenwood Mysteries for Prime TV.
The Brokenwood Mysteries, produced by Sally Campbell, comprises 4 x 120 minute murder mystery stories set in a seemingly quiet country town where the town’s newest resident, Detective Mike Shepherd, finds that murder lurks in even the most homely location.
The successful candidate will attach to one of New Zealand’s most experienced TV drama directors, Mark Beesley.
This paid attachment is currently scheduled to take place for six weeks starting approximately 6 June and ending mid July.
It may include a small stand down period 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. The attachment will cover 1 episode.
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 South Pacific Pictures 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:
- Be a FULL member of DEGNZ, and
- Have a keen interest in television drama, and
Either:
- Have 2 short film credits publicly screened to a paying audience at an 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 5PM Wednesday 25th May, 2016 to admin@deganz.co.nz with BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES 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 South Pacific Pictures.
In addition to a mentorship and masterclass, the Director’s & Editors Guild of NZ will hold a special DEGNZ Selects event with renowned NZ director Niki Caro. The discussion and Q&A will be moderated by director Roseanne Liang and will cover Niki’s career and films, including box office success McFarland, USA and The Zookeepers Wife, starring Jessica Chastain and Daniel Brühl, currently in post production.
Seats are limited, so you must register your attendance on Eventbrite. Please remember to cancel your seat if you can no longer attend.
When: Wednesday June 8, 6pm for a 6.30-7.30pm discussion
Where: Horse & Trap, Upstairs function room, 3 Enfield Street
Cost: DEGNZ members free, non-members: $5
A conversation with director Rebecca Tansley and DOP Simon Raby
In their first collaboration, documentary filmmaker Rebecca Tansley and DOP Simon Raby crafted a film the NZ Herald gave four stars to.
A mixture of Run n Gun and highly staged production, Crossing Rachmaninoff called on all of Rebecca’s communication skills and Simon’s deep knowledge of craft and long experience to pull off.
Together with clips from the film, writer and director Fiona Samuel will explore with Rebecca and Simon the approaches they took to each other and a film that has delighted audiences in New Zealand and internationally.
Don’t miss this joint Directors & Editors Guild/New Zealand Cinematographers Society event that will give you greater insight into how to collaborate and shoot for success.
What: A Collaborators Series event with the NZCS Bridging The Gap – First Time Feature Director And Experienced DOP
Where: Upstairs function room, Horse & Trap, 3 Enfield Street, Mt Eden
When: Wednesday 18 May, 7pm for 7.30-8.30pm
DEGNZ members free, Non-members $5 koha
