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Call for Actors for 5-Day Travis Technique Intensive

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DEGNZ invites actors to apply for a rare learning experience as a participant and observer in our 5-Day Travis Technique Intensive Workshop for Directors. The Intensive with Mark Travis is designed to fully immerse five directors into story,โ€ฆ
Read more

Screenlink: Screen Content for the Global Market

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On July 15, DEGNZ, SPADA and WIFT warmly invites members to join us for a conversation on developing, producing and selling content that will have international appeal. Come and hear insights from a panel who have each achieved success in theโ€ฆ
Read more
Inside Editing Mortal Engines

Film Industry Working Group Recommendations Should Include a Wider Group of Screen Workers

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For Immediate Release 17 June 2019 The Directors & Editors Guild of NZ welcomes the Governmentโ€™s initial response to the Film Industry Group (FIWG) recommendations, but feels that the proposed changes should apply to protect a widerโ€ฆ
Read more
Inside Editing Mortal Engines

DEGNZ Drama Editor Attachment Call for Applications

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The DEGNZ Drama Editor Attachment Scheme is a new initiative giving emerging drama editors the opportunity to advance their craft through shadowing and mentoring from an experienced drama editor. Emerging drama editors are invited to applyโ€ฆ
Read more

Watch: Writing & Directing Fresh Eggs for TV

, ,
Go behind-the-scenes into the creative process of making Fresh Eggs with co-creator/writer Nick Ward and producer/lead director Britta Hawkins.ย Fresh Eggs is a six-part black comedy for TVNZ 2, which follows a coupleโ€™s quest for โ€œthe goodโ€ฆ
Read more

Audit of Directing Masterclass with Howard Fine

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DEGNZ invites members to audit the Directing Masterclass with acting coach Howard Fine who for over a quarter of a century has built an unshakable reputation as one of the most gifted acting teachers of his generation. Auditing Over the courseโ€ฆ
Read more
Inside Editing Mortal Engines

Fair Remuneration Efforts

,
Last week, Guild President Howard Taylor and I attended the General Assembly of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC), and the Executive Committee meeting of Writers & Directors Worldwide (W &โ€ฆ
Read more
Rehearsal & Performance logo

Auckland – Rehearsal & Performance with Director Chris Dudman

, ,
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,โ€ฆ
Read more
Rehearsal & Performance logo

Christchurch – Rehearsal & Performance with Director Chris Dudman

, ,
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,โ€ฆ
Read more
Howard Fine

Directing Masterclass with Acting Coach Howard Fine

,
Directors & Editors Guild of NZ is pleased to offer a Directing Masterclass with acting coach Howard Fine who for over a quarter of a century has built an unshakable reputation as one of the most gifted acting teachers of his generation. Inโ€ฆ
Read more
Inside Editing Mortal Engines

Cannes: Is it All itโ€™s Cracked Up to Be?

Every year, tens of thousands of film industry people gather in Cannes for the worldโ€™s pre-eminent display of film industry gauche and sublimeโ€”the Cannes International Film Festival. Or at least thatโ€™s what used to happen. Accordingโ€ฆ
Read more

5-Day Travis Technique Intensive Workshop for Directors

,
DEGNZ invites New Zealand directors to apply for a 5-Day Travis Technique Intensive from August 14 - 18 in Auckland. The workshop is designed to fully immerse a small number of directors (max. 5) into STORY (Autobiographical Storytelling), CHARACTERSโ€ฆ
Read more
Icarus

Documentary Masterclass and Project Lab with Award-Winning Filmmaker Doug Blush

,
This May, the Directors & Editors Guild of NZ is thrilled to present two days of feature documentary workshops for editors, directors and producers with US documentary filmmaker Doug Blush. Doug returns to New Zealand thanks to a partnershipโ€ฆ
Read more
Inside Editing Mortal Engines

The Realities of a SVOD World

Iโ€™ve been watching the debates raging across the Tasman as the Austalian screen industry seeks to ensure the future of Australian content in the face of the realities of SVOD. Research company Roy Morgan reported in March 2019 that nearlyโ€ฆ
Read more

Assistant Editors – Advanced Skills Workshop Announced

,
Directors & Editors Guild of NZ is pleased to present the second stage for assistant editors โ€“ an Advanced Skills Workshop designed to follow on from the Assistant Editors - Mandatory Skills Workshop held in December 2018. The Guild warmlyโ€ฆ
Read more
Inside Editing Mortal Engines

6 Key Developments to Note

,
There have been a significant number of developments that have occupied our time recently that are worthwhile highlighting. Firstly, the Copyright Act Review Issues Paper submission. DEGNZ made a submission, the primary focus of whichโ€ฆ
Read more
Inside Editing Mortal Engines

Table Reads Round Two

,
Calling for actors and directors/writers with scripts for a Table Read on Saturday 18 May! Round 2 opens on 15 April and closes 10 May. A core cast โ€“ max six actors โ€“ together with a writer+director team OR writer/director will collaborateโ€ฆ
Read more
Inside Editing Mortal Engines

Screenlink: Inside Editing Mortal Engines

, ,
Join Editor Jonno Woodford-Robinson and 1st Assistant Editor Dan Best for the rare chance to have an informal look inside the engine room of a multi million dollar VFX heavy feature. Jonno and Dan will be chatting with Annie Collins over coffeeโ€ฆ
Read more

Call for Actors for 5-Day Travis Technique Intensive

,
DEGNZ invites actors to apply for a rare learning experience as a participant and observer in our 5-Day Travis Technique Intensive Workshop for Directors. The Intensive with Mark Travis is designed to fully immerse five directors into story,โ€ฆ
Read more

Screenlink: Screen Content for the Global Market

, ,
On July 15, DEGNZ, SPADA and WIFT warmly invites members to join us for a conversation on developing, producing and selling content that will have international appeal. Come and hear insights from a panel who have each achieved success in theโ€ฆ
Read more
Inside Editing Mortal Engines

Film Industry Working Group Recommendations Should Include a Wider Group of Screen Workers

, ,
For Immediate Release 17 June 2019 The Directors & Editors Guild of NZ welcomes the Governmentโ€™s initial response to the Film Industry Group (FIWG) recommendations, but feels that the proposed changes should apply to protect a widerโ€ฆ
Read more
Inside Editing Mortal Engines

DEGNZ Drama Editor Attachment Call for Applications

, ,
The DEGNZ Drama Editor Attachment Scheme is a new initiative giving emerging drama editors the opportunity to advance their craft through shadowing and mentoring from an experienced drama editor. Emerging drama editors are invited to applyโ€ฆ
Read more

Watch: Writing & Directing Fresh Eggs for TV

, ,
Go behind-the-scenes into the creative process of making Fresh Eggs with co-creator/writer Nick Ward and producer/lead director Britta Hawkins.ย Fresh Eggs is a six-part black comedy for TVNZ 2, which follows a coupleโ€™s quest for โ€œthe goodโ€ฆ
Read more

Audit of Directing Masterclass with Howard Fine

,
DEGNZ invites members to audit the Directing Masterclass with acting coach Howard Fine who for over a quarter of a century has built an unshakable reputation as one of the most gifted acting teachers of his generation. Auditing Over the courseโ€ฆ
Read more
Inside Editing Mortal Engines

Fair Remuneration Efforts

,
Last week, Guild President Howard Taylor and I attended the General Assembly of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC), and the Executive Committee meeting of Writers & Directors Worldwide (W &โ€ฆ
Read more
Rehearsal & Performance logo

Auckland – Rehearsal & Performance with Director Chris Dudman

, ,
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,โ€ฆ
Read more
Rehearsal & Performance logo

Christchurch – Rehearsal & Performance with Director Chris Dudman

, ,
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,โ€ฆ
Read more
Howard Fine

Directing Masterclass with Acting Coach Howard Fine

,
Directors & Editors Guild of NZ is pleased to offer a Directing Masterclass with acting coach Howard Fine who for over a quarter of a century has built an unshakable reputation as one of the most gifted acting teachers of his generation. Inโ€ฆ
Read more
Inside Editing Mortal Engines

Cannes: Is it All itโ€™s Cracked Up to Be?

Every year, tens of thousands of film industry people gather in Cannes for the worldโ€™s pre-eminent display of film industry gauche and sublimeโ€”the Cannes International Film Festival. Or at least thatโ€™s what used to happen. Accordingโ€ฆ
Read more

5-Day Travis Technique Intensive Workshop for Directors

,
DEGNZ invites New Zealand directors to apply for a 5-Day Travis Technique Intensive from August 14 - 18 in Auckland. The workshop is designed to fully immerse a small number of directors (max. 5) into STORY (Autobiographical Storytelling), CHARACTERSโ€ฆ
Read more
Icarus

Documentary Masterclass and Project Lab with Award-Winning Filmmaker Doug Blush

,
This May, the Directors & Editors Guild of NZ is thrilled to present two days of feature documentary workshops for editors, directors and producers with US documentary filmmaker Doug Blush. Doug returns to New Zealand thanks to a partnershipโ€ฆ
Read more
Inside Editing Mortal Engines

The Realities of a SVOD World

Iโ€™ve been watching the debates raging across the Tasman as the Austalian screen industry seeks to ensure the future of Australian content in the face of the realities of SVOD. Research company Roy Morgan reported in March 2019 that nearlyโ€ฆ
Read more

Assistant Editors – Advanced Skills Workshop Announced

,
Directors & Editors Guild of NZ is pleased to present the second stage for assistant editors โ€“ an Advanced Skills Workshop designed to follow on from the Assistant Editors - Mandatory Skills Workshop held in December 2018. The Guild warmlyโ€ฆ
Read more
Inside Editing Mortal Engines

6 Key Developments to Note

,
There have been a significant number of developments that have occupied our time recently that are worthwhile highlighting. Firstly, the Copyright Act Review Issues Paper submission. DEGNZ made a submission, the primary focus of whichโ€ฆ
Read more
Inside Editing Mortal Engines

Table Reads Round Two

,
Calling for actors and directors/writers with scripts for a Table Read on Saturday 18 May! Round 2 opens on 15 April and closes 10 May. A core cast โ€“ max six actors โ€“ together with a writer+director team OR writer/director will collaborateโ€ฆ
Read more
Inside Editing Mortal Engines

Screenlink: Inside Editing Mortal Engines

, ,
Join Editor Jonno Woodford-Robinson and 1st Assistant Editor Dan Best for the rare chance to have an informal look inside the engine room of a multi million dollar VFX heavy feature. Jonno and Dan will be chatting with Annie Collins over coffeeโ€ฆ
Read more