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Poppy in Cinemas May 27

Edited by DEGNZ member Jonno Woodford-Robinson, Poppy, inspired by real life hero Poppy Anderson, tells the story of a young woman with Down Syndrome who refuses to let that define her and decides to take control of her own life. Libby Hunsdale told Sunday TVNZ that โ€œWe shouldnโ€™t think of Down Syndrome as an illness […]

Lever’s Revolt, She Said Q&A on May 7

Where is the real progress in feminism? That’s the main question being asked in Louise Leverโ€™s (DEGNZ) latest film Revolt, She Said. Featuring candid interviews with Former Prime Minister of NZ Helen Clark and other inspiring Kiwi and Australian women, the documentary discusses why women are considered the secondary gender. Nominated for Best Documentary at […]

Tribeca to Screen Samoan Short Film Liliu

Liliu has officially been selected to screen at the Tribeca Film Festival this year. Edited by DEGNZ member Peter Roberts, Liliu follows a young court interpreter (Vito Vito) who risks everything to help Nua (Ana Tuisila), a wrongfully imprisoned chief. Filmed in Samoa, the short film was written and directed by Jeremiah Tauamiti (My Fatherโ€™s […]

Watch Davies’ Inspiring new docuseries The Collective

DEGNZ member Rachale Daviesโ€™ new eight-part docuseries, The Collective, is now available to watch online on RNZ. Created and produced by Rachale, the series follows six young musicians as they embark on a powerful journey of self-discovery. The eight episodes revolve around the young musicians taking part in a youth music programme designed to give […]

Independent Short Film Peninsula Selected for Tribeca

DEGNZ members Fiona McKenzie and Scott Flygerโ€™s short film Peninsula has been officially selected to have its World Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. Directed and written by Fiona, the film follows a father trying to reconnect with his estranged son, leading to unexpected consequences. Speaking to Scoop, Flyger, the editor and producer of the […]