Thanks to everybody who participated in what was a wonderful weekend in Wellington with the Feature Documentary Editing Workshop with Annie Collins. Here are some shots from the day.
ONE-DAY DIRECTING ACTORS WORKSHOP with Ian Hughes
DEGNZ invites you to apply for a one-day Directing Actors Workshop with highly experienced actor and director Ian Hughes.
Ian is a well-known actor (Topless Women Talk About Their Lives, Shortland Street, Go Girls, Xena, City Life, Lord of the Rings) who has worked with many of New Zealand’s directors and turned his hand to directing (Shortland Street, Step Dave).
Ian will employ his vast experience in this workshop to help increase director confidence and to explore a range of principles, tools and techniques that will address issues that arise in casting, rehearsal and shooting
The workshop has ten places and is aimed at directors developing projects for Fresh Shorts, Premiere Pathways, or with features in funded development.
To apply, please provide:
- A maximum one-page letter stating why you wish to attend.
- A CV & filmography
- Links to examples of your work
Send your applications to admin@deganz.co.nz with ‘Directing Actors’ in the subject line. Deadline is 5PM Friday 12 June. Successful applicants will be notified by Wed. 17 June.
Decisions regarding successful applicants will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
What: One-day Directing Actors Workshop with Ian Hughes
When: 27 June 2015, 9AM – 5PM.
Where: TBC, Auckland
Deadline: 5PM Friday, 12 June.
Cost: FREE for DEGNZ members. Non-members $100.
This workshop is made possible thanks to the financial support of the New Zealand Film Commission.
We’re excited to announce the successful applicants for the 2015 Feature Documentary Editing Workshop with Annie Collins, which will take place between June 5-7 in Wellington.
Congratulations are in order for :
Costa Botes
Gretchen Peterson
Natalie Johnston
Samantha Sperlich
John Silvester
James Muir
Debbie Matthews
Brough Johnson
As well as Gaylene Barnes, who will attend the workshop in the capacity of a ‘director observer’.
We look forward to an exciting and productive workshop!
The Directors & Editors Guild of NZ invites applications for a feature film documentary editing workshop with celebrated editor Annie Collins.
Annie is one of New Zealand’s most highly regarded editors in both documentary and drama. Her experience is extensive, encompassing projects with the likes of Merata Mita (Patu!) and Barry Barclay (The Neglected Miracle) to more recently with Rob Sarkies (Consent: The Louise Nicholas Story) and Jess Feast (Gardening with Soul).
Annie has a very clear process that lies at the heart of her successful feature documentaries, and which she would like to share with others.
You will cover:
- What IS the Kaupapa?
- Who are we talking to?
- When it is essential for the director NOT to be present?
- How to avoid superficial handling of the footage.
- Systems that will give editor and director perfect freedom to create.
- When to answer questions and when to let the questions answer themselves.
- Finding and understanding what isn’t being said.
- Working collaboratively with the director.
Eight positions are available on the workshop to be held in Wellington for editors with medium to advanced experience in documentary. Each editor will have an Avid to use with footage supplied.
The workshop will begin with an opening session on Friday 5 June from 6 – 9pm, followed by two full days on the Saturday and Sunday. Lunch will be provided each full day.
The selection panel will comprise Annie, and guild president and editor Peter Roberts. The selection will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Travel assistance may be available from the NZ Film Commission.
What: Documentary Features Editing Workshop with Annie Collins
When: Friday 6 – 9pm 5 June, 6 & 7 June 2015
Where: NZ Film & Television School, 86 Vivian Street Wellington
Fee: DEGNZ members free, non-members $100
To Apply:
Please send:
- an email to admin@deganz.co.nz with Doco Workshop in the subject line
- a CV
- links to samples of your work
- a maximum one-page letter stating why you should be selected.
Deadline: 5PM Monday 11 May 2015
Notification: By Monday 18 May 2015
This event is brought to you through the financial support of the New Zealand Film Commission.
Our next Rehearsal Room workshop is coming up in Christchurch on Saturday 9 May, from 10am until 2pm.
This workshop beings together professional actors and directors in a safe, supportive environment to practice working with each other on scenes.
You can register on our event page to have your name in the draw to participate. 4 directors and 8 actors will be selected. There will be an experienced moderator guiding each event.
Directors must be DEGNZ members, while actors must be Actors’ Equity members.
Who is The Rehearsal Room for?
Professional actors and directors. It is open to members of all levels of experience; from novices to virtuosos.
Material
Directors will be asked to provide a two-character scene (2 pages) or, if you prefer, a scene will be provided for you.
Structure of the event
Directors and actors will spend time rehearsing their scenes, with emphasis on connection and content.
After morning tea, participants will block their scenes, before presenting them for shooting, followed by viewing and discussion.
The Rehearsal Room is hosted by Directors & Editors Guild of New Zealand and the Equity Foundation, with financial support from New Zealand Film Commission.