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DEGANZ Incubator Alum Selected for He Kauahi Catalyst Funding

Congratulations to DEGANZ members and Emerging Women Filmmakers Incubator alum Jolin Lee and Mīria George for receiving He Kauahi Catalyst funding. Their filmmaking teams make up two of the three selected. In addition to being their respective…

Good News!

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I had a holiday in November but it seems such an age ago, having arrived back to the turbulence of the New Zealand screen industry. But as we close out 2022, some good news for a change. Avatar: the Way of Water is worth seeing, and it…

2023 Call for Applications: DEGANZ Emerging Women Filmmakers Incubator

The Directors and Editors Guild of Aotearoa New Zealand is now accepting applications for the seventh Emerging Women Filmmakers Incubator. In 2023, the talent-focused development programme will mentor a selection of women directors from Aotearoa…

Screen’s Pan Sector Body: A Recommendation Report

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The Steering Group at Screen Industry New Zealand (SINZ) has completed the Screen's Pan Sector Body: A Recommendation Report. A quick recap as background: Stage One of the work was undertaken by Matthew Horrocks, with the financial support…

Rotten Tomatoes Features The Justice of Bunny King in Best Movies of 2022

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The Justice of Bunny King, directed by DEGANZ board member Gaysorn Thavat and edited by fellow member Cushla Dillon, has earned a spot in Rotten Tomatoes' top movies of 2022. With its Certified Fresh score of 95%, the film ranked #32 out of…

Juniper Invited to 2023 Palm Springs International Film Festival

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Directed by Matthew Saville and edited by DEGANZ member Peter Roberts, Juniper has been invited to screen at the 2023 Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) in the festival's World Cinema Now selection. Juniper has struck a chord…

Cucchiara’s Fiona Clark: Unafraid – Now on NZ Film On Demand

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Directed by Lula Cucchiara (DEGANZ) and edited by Anatasia Doniants with assistant editor Shailesh Prajapati (DEGANZ), Fiona Clark: Unafraid is now available to watch on NZ Film On Demand. The feature documentary follows Fiona Clark, one…

Educators is Back for a Third Chaotic School Year

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After two critically acclaimed seasons, Educators is back for a third season. Directed by DEGANZ member Jesse Griffin, the show stars co-creators Jackie van Beek (DEGANZ) and Jonny Brugh. The comedy sitcom follows the hilariously inept teachers…

Luke Haigh Wins ASE Ellie Award

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The Australian Screen Editors Guild (ASE) awards ceremony was held over the weekend with our very own DEGANZ member Luke Haigh taking home an Ellie Award for Best Editing in a Commercial for his work on the Waka Kotahi Toll Booth ad. The…

Director Chantelle Burgoyne: How I Got Started in the Industry

Blog, How I Got Started in the Industry

Growing up in Auckland in the late 80s and 90s, the idea that filmmaking was in my future seemed like an impossible dream. On my mother’s side I come from an Afakasi German-Samoan family that migrated to NZ in 1965 and my father’s side…

Mia Maramara Wins SPADA New Filmmaker of the Year Award

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Congratulations to DEGANZ member and Emerging Women Filmmakers Incubator alumna Mia Maramara who took home the 2021 SPADA New Filmmaker of the Year award at the SPADA Screen Industry Summit this past Friday. The award is sponsored by Fulcrum…

DEGANZ Members Walk Away With NZTV Awards

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Aotearoa's television industry gathered to celebrate the sector’s achievements at the 2022 New Zealand Television Awards last week, with DEGANZ members Annie Goldson and Vea Mafile'o walking away with awards. Annie Goldson, alongside Prisca…

Robyn and Toa Nominated for Emmy Award

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Congratulations to DEGANZ members Robyn Grace and Toa Fraser who have been nominated for a Children’s & Family Emmy Award for their work on Netflix series Sweet Tooth. Alongside Jim Mickle and Alexis Ostrander, the Sweet Tooth directing…

Where To Now?

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I’ve been away on holiday for ten days, so have had the opportunity to push anything work-related out of my mind for a time. Arriving back at my desk and engaging in work once more, however, I’m reminded of the considerable challenges…

The Sunny Side of Ngongotaha Coming Soon

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Created, written and directed by DEGANZ member Kishan Raman, the web series The Sunny Side of Ngongotaha has released its official trailer. Filmed in the Waikato, Ngongotaha and Rotorua, the independent production is Aotearoa's first ever…

Jackie van Beek Nominated for AACTA Awards

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Congratulations to DEGANZ member Jackie van Beek who has been nominated in two categories at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards (AACTA) for her work on Nude Tuesday. Jackie is nominated for a Best Lead Actress in…

Members Win NZ Web Fest Awards

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The winners for the 2022 NZ Web Fest Awards were announced earlier in the week, with DEGANZ members Michelle Ang and Julie Zhu walking away with awards! Michelle Ang took away an award for Best Director - NZ Factual for her work on Hair Now…

Editor Shailesh Prajapati: How I Got Started in the Industry

Blog, How I Got Started in the Industry

Go With The Flow My journey in the film, television, and performing arts industries was unplanned. However, my instincts have worked towards goals and dreams with a "Go with the flow" attitude. One day, I visited a dance academy called Darpana…

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