A Feast For The Eyes
BlogThe New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) is almost upon us. Itโs usually my opportunity to catch up on as many films as I can jam in; films that often donโt get a release here but have achieved significant recognition in festivals,โฆ
Coming Up: Collaborators Series, ScreenLink & Rehearsal Room
Collaborators Series, Networking, NewsSave the dates! We have two events coming up: ScreenLink with PIFT and NAWย
Come along for networking drinks and hear from guest speaker Miki Magasiva.
When: 6pm-8pm,ย Tuesday 5 July
Where: The function room at the back of the Longroom,โฆ
Insights from Niki Caro
DEGNZ Selects, NewsOur Masterclass and DEGNZ Selects events with Niki Caro were a fantastic success. Niki spoke generously about her experiences and offered plenty of solid advice and practical tips, which we're sure will stay with everyone in the audience. Thankโฆ
Helena Brooks Attaches to SPP’s Brokenwood Mysteries
Mentorships, News10 June 2016 The Directors & Editors Guild of NZ (DEGNZ), NZ On Air and South Pacific Pictures Limited (SPP) are extremely pleased to announce DEGNZ member and director Helena Brooks as the TV Drama Director Attachment on an episode ofโฆ
Updated Call for Applications for DEGNZ Women Filmmakers Incubator
Mentorships, NewsUpdated: 7 June 2016 Background The overall vision of the DEGNZ Women Filmmakers Incubator is to empower the participating directors with the confidence, knowledge and connections that they can use to go on and direct a feature film, dramaโฆ
‘Not Long’ Short Film Event: This Monday June 6
NewsWant to see some of the world's best short films from around the world, surrounded by fellow cinephiles? Head to the 'Not Long' event, next taking place on Monday June 6, 6.30pm at the Backroom of Whammy Bar in St Kevins Arcade, Aucklandโฆ
Foreign Imports
BlogA few issues around foreign imports have my attention at the moment. One is that I am after a new car. Iโve been bidding on cars on auction in Japan, and if successful, it will be sent to New Zealand by boat. Another is the news thatโฆ
DIRECTOR JACKIE VAN BEEK CHOSEN FOR NIKI CARO MENTORSHIP
Media Releases, Mentorships, NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1 June 2016 The Directors & Editors Guild of NZ (DEGNZ) is excited to announce DEGNZ member and director Jackie van Beek as the recipient of the 2016 International Director Mentorship โ Drama with renowned Newโฆ
Dynamic Rehearsal Room with Peter Feeney
News, Rehearsal RoomOur latest Rehearsal Room in Wellington was a lot of fun! Our moderator Peter Feeney kept it energetic and exciting, and the teams of actors and directors from DEGNZ and Equity New Zealand did a great job working together. Check out some photosโฆ
DEGNZ Announces Women Filmmaker Incubator
Media Releases, News, Women Filmmakers IncubatorFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 23 May 2016 The Directors & Editors Guild of New Zealand (DEGNZ) is delighted to announce its year-long Women Filmmaker Incubator with financial assistance from the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC). The Incubator,โฆ
Where Are All Our Auteurs?
BlogWith Hunt for the Wilderpeople setting the all-time box office record in New Zealand this week, we can acknowledge the remarkable talent of Taika Waititi as a director who not only has a singular voice but also a golden touch. Box officeโฆ
Jesse Warn’s Directing Toolkit: In Pictures
News, Programme, WorkshopsThanks to Jesse Warn for hosting a fantastic Directing Toolkit workshop over the weekend. The feedback for the 2-day intensive workshop hasย been overwhelmingly positive and participants received loads of practical information, tips and inspiration.โฆ
NZCS and DEGNZ: Collaborators Series Success
Collaborators Series, NewsThanks 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 aโฆ
Call for Applications โ DEGNZ Drama Director Attachment on BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES
Mentorships, NewsDEGNZ 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 storiesโฆ
DEGNZ Selects with Niki Caro
DEGNZ Selects, NewsIn addition to a mentorship and masterclass, the Directorโs & 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 andโฆ
Cutting Loose
BlogI have had more than one occasion lately to discuss a number of issues over what some regard the plights of editors and others the realities. A number of senior editors convened recently over a drink and lamented the lack of an assistantโฆ
Bridging The Gap – First Time Feature Director and Experienced DOP
Collaborators Series, NewsA 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 stagedโฆ
Behind the Scenes at DEGNZ
Blog(A reworked version of this article appeared for an industry audience in todayโs edition of Screenz.) As the Executive Director of the Directors & Editors Guild of NZ and a board member of Ngฤ Aho Whakaari I get to see a lot of whatโฆ
A Feast For The Eyes
BlogThe New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) is almost upon us. Itโs usually my opportunity to catch up on as many films as I can jam in; films that often donโt get a release here but have achieved significant recognition in festivals,โฆ
Coming Up: Collaborators Series, ScreenLink & Rehearsal Room
Collaborators Series, Networking, NewsSave the dates! We have two events coming up: ScreenLink with PIFT and NAWย
Come along for networking drinks and hear from guest speaker Miki Magasiva.
When: 6pm-8pm,ย Tuesday 5 July
Where: The function room at the back of the Longroom,โฆ
Insights from Niki Caro
DEGNZ Selects, NewsOur Masterclass and DEGNZ Selects events with Niki Caro were a fantastic success. Niki spoke generously about her experiences and offered plenty of solid advice and practical tips, which we're sure will stay with everyone in the audience. Thankโฆ
Helena Brooks Attaches to SPP’s Brokenwood Mysteries
Mentorships, News10 June 2016 The Directors & Editors Guild of NZ (DEGNZ), NZ On Air and South Pacific Pictures Limited (SPP) are extremely pleased to announce DEGNZ member and director Helena Brooks as the TV Drama Director Attachment on an episode ofโฆ
Updated Call for Applications for DEGNZ Women Filmmakers Incubator
Mentorships, NewsUpdated: 7 June 2016 Background The overall vision of the DEGNZ Women Filmmakers Incubator is to empower the participating directors with the confidence, knowledge and connections that they can use to go on and direct a feature film, dramaโฆ
‘Not Long’ Short Film Event: This Monday June 6
NewsWant to see some of the world's best short films from around the world, surrounded by fellow cinephiles? Head to the 'Not Long' event, next taking place on Monday June 6, 6.30pm at the Backroom of Whammy Bar in St Kevins Arcade, Aucklandโฆ
Foreign Imports
BlogA few issues around foreign imports have my attention at the moment. One is that I am after a new car. Iโve been bidding on cars on auction in Japan, and if successful, it will be sent to New Zealand by boat. Another is the news thatโฆ
DIRECTOR JACKIE VAN BEEK CHOSEN FOR NIKI CARO MENTORSHIP
Media Releases, Mentorships, NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1 June 2016 The Directors & Editors Guild of NZ (DEGNZ) is excited to announce DEGNZ member and director Jackie van Beek as the recipient of the 2016 International Director Mentorship โ Drama with renowned Newโฆ
Dynamic Rehearsal Room with Peter Feeney
News, Rehearsal RoomOur latest Rehearsal Room in Wellington was a lot of fun! Our moderator Peter Feeney kept it energetic and exciting, and the teams of actors and directors from DEGNZ and Equity New Zealand did a great job working together. Check out some photosโฆ
DEGNZ Announces Women Filmmaker Incubator
Media Releases, News, Women Filmmakers IncubatorFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 23 May 2016 The Directors & Editors Guild of New Zealand (DEGNZ) is delighted to announce its year-long Women Filmmaker Incubator with financial assistance from the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC). The Incubator,โฆ
Where Are All Our Auteurs?
BlogWith Hunt for the Wilderpeople setting the all-time box office record in New Zealand this week, we can acknowledge the remarkable talent of Taika Waititi as a director who not only has a singular voice but also a golden touch. Box officeโฆ
Jesse Warn’s Directing Toolkit: In Pictures
News, Programme, WorkshopsThanks to Jesse Warn for hosting a fantastic Directing Toolkit workshop over the weekend. The feedback for the 2-day intensive workshop hasย been overwhelmingly positive and participants received loads of practical information, tips and inspiration.โฆ
NZCS and DEGNZ: Collaborators Series Success
Collaborators Series, NewsThanks 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 aโฆ
Call for Applications โ DEGNZ Drama Director Attachment on BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES
Mentorships, NewsDEGNZ 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 storiesโฆ
DEGNZ Selects with Niki Caro
DEGNZ Selects, NewsIn addition to a mentorship and masterclass, the Directorโs & 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 andโฆ
Cutting Loose
BlogI have had more than one occasion lately to discuss a number of issues over what some regard the plights of editors and others the realities. A number of senior editors convened recently over a drink and lamented the lack of an assistantโฆ
Bridging The Gap – First Time Feature Director and Experienced DOP
Collaborators Series, NewsA 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 stagedโฆ
Behind the Scenes at DEGNZ
Blog(A reworked version of this article appeared for an industry audience in todayโs edition of Screenz.) As the Executive Director of the Directors & Editors Guild of NZ and a board member of Ngฤ Aho Whakaari I get to see a lot of whatโฆ