We’ve had an awesome time at our last two Rehearsal Room sessions in Auckland and Wellington.
Joined by screen legend Ian Mune in Auckland and accomplished actor Peter Feeney in Wellington, actors and directors came together to workshop a number of fantastic scenes and hone their skills.
The Rehearsal Room brings together professional actors and directors – in a safe, supportive environment to PRACTISE working with each other on scenes. For each event 4 directors and 8 actors are randomly selected, and all members of the Directors & Editors Guild, Ngā Aho Whakaari and Actors Equity are welcome to attend as observers. Directors are asked to provide a two-character scene (2-4 pages) or, if you prefer, a scene will be provided for you. Directors and actors will receive scripts in advance. On the day, directors and actors spend time rehearsing their scenes, with emphasis on connection and content. After morning tea, participants block their scenes, before presenting them for shooting, followed by viewing and discussion.
We had some great feedback too:
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“Best thing about The Rehearsal Room was being able to explore a scene in a safe space with other professionals.”
” A really great workshop- these should be run more frequently- it’s very valuable to get together to play, learn, and establish relationships.”
“I loved today. So much fun! Met some awesome people and hope to do another one soon. Thank you!”
“I really enjoyed getting to work with Ian Mune and hearing things from such an experienced professional.”
“I would definitely recommend!”
“I loved today. So much fun! Met some awesome people and hope to do another one soon. Thank you!”
“I really enjoyed getting to work with Ian Mune and hearing things from such an experienced professional.”
“I would definitely recommend!”
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There are only three events left in 2014- and newly introduced is The Rehearsal Room in Christchurch with the fantastic David McPhail moderating!
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Register your interest in participating here:
Responding to the release of appalling international statistics, members of DEGNZ and WIFT gathered in Auckland on Monday night last week to talk about gender imbalance in the NZ screen industry. Broadcaster Kim Hill moderated a lively discussion with panelists Gaylene Preston, Annie Goldson, Cushla Dillon and Jackie van Beek, who had varying views on how the situation had arisen and what could be done about it.
The statistics are not readily available for television but are clear for film: in New Zealand 17% of dramatic features, with NZFC investment, are directed by women. Women are making fewer applications and are accessing a smaller proportion of public funding than is appropriate for their population. There was a call at Monday’s event for positive discrimination to address this.
DEGNZ is now in discussions with NZFC and NZ On Air, to analyse the data available and look at useful ways to move the discussion forward.
DEGNZ is pleased to call for applications from members for a one day editing workshop with acclaimed UK editor, Justine Wright (Locke, Touching The Void, The Last King of Scotland, The Iron Lady).
The eight selected editor participants will cut scenes from one of Justine’s recent films and discuss their editing choices. Justine will talk about her own challenges and decisions in editing the same material.
The focus of the workshop is drama editing, however Justine is also an accomplished documentary editor, and will talk about her transition from documentary to drama (and back again).
The workshop is free of charge and is aimed at editors with a level of industry experience, and who are fully experienced working with Avid.
When: Saturday 04 October 2014
Where: Ponsonby, Auckland
Travel: DEGNZ will assist with travel for participants from outside Auckland
APPLICATIONS CLOSE WEDNESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER
TO APPLY:
Please send a one page CV and a covering note (less than one page) explaining why you should be selected and how you feel the workshop will benefit you professionally.
Email your application to lucy@deganz.co.nz by 5.00pm Wednesday 10th September.
This initiative is for DEGNZ members only
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Caterina de Nave will be held on: Saturday Saturday 30 August at 2.00pm
Christ the King Parish Church
260 Richardson Road
Mt Roskill
Auckland
Dear friends, colleagues and whanau,
The screen industry in Aotearoa has lost one of its greatest champions, and we have lost a beloved and respected friend and colleague. Caterina De Nave was a director, producer and network executive, a true trail blazer. She was a teller of a thousand stories and worked tirelessly to bring these to the widest possible audience. She was dedicated, original, uncompromising and courageous. She was a leader and mentor to so many, and a special godmother; who inspired with her mix of generosity, honesty, creativity and kindness. She will be greatly missed.
Donations in lieu of flowers or cards, please, to www.leukaemia.org.nz