DEGANZ member Jack Woon wore many hats while making new TVNZ docuseries Sik Fan Lah! as writer, director, and editor. The titular Cantonese phrase translates to “It’s time to eat!”, announcing not only that food is ready but that it’s time to come together to share a meal. The six-episode show celebrates Chinese cuisine and its […]
Congratulations to DEGANZ member Matthew Campbell Downes for his recent success at the first Los Angeles Film Awards (LAFA) of 2023! His short film The Dinner Agreement earned him the Best Director (Short) and Best Indie Short awards in the monthly run virtual festival. The film sits with a falling-out-of-love couple who wishes to make […]
Multiple DEGANZ members’ projects are heading to Māoriland this year! Jaimee Poipoi (DEGANZ) has two films selected for Te Ao Pohewa, a children’s programme that caters to dreams and playfulness. Her animated shorts, Star Sailors and Who Sneezed, both centre on Philly Whakaaro’s adventures with her friends. In Star Sailors, Philly and Agent Star Shine […]
Sneak a peak into the highly anticipated feature Red, White, and Brass, co-edited by DEGANZ board member Ben Powdrell. The feel-good comedy is based on a true story and celebrates Tongan people’s passion and enthusiasm for their sports teams. When superfan Maka is desperate to score tickets to the 2011 Tonga vs France Rugby World […]
Queer series Rūrangi, directed by Max Currie (DEGANZ), is returning for a second season as Aotearoa celebrates Pride Month! The new season, titled Rūrangi: Rising Light, follows after a highly successful series debut and winning the 2022 International Emmy for best short-form series. Not only is it New Zealand’s first transgender drama series, but the production […]