Juniper, edited by Peter Roberts (DEGANZ), has found more success overseas with Greenwich Entertainment’s acquisition of the US distribution rights. The film will hit US cinemas on 24 February and will find its place on home platforms from 4 April. Greenwich Entertainment is an independent film distribution company that specialises in distinctive, theatrical-quality narrative and […]
Script to Screen and the NZ Film Commission have announced the shortlist for Kōpere Hou – Fresh Shorts which includes three DEGANZ members as directors, bringing them one step closer to securing funding for their short films. Congratulations to members Kim Georgine for A Son’s Return Home, Victoria Boult for Invisible Dragons, and Sophie Black […]
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 projects’ directors, both Jolin and Mīria are credited with writing positions. Both teams have received $90,000 for their […]
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 New Zealand. Background The vision of the Incubator is to empower participating directors with confidence, knowledge and connections. The Incubator […]
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 of the following organisations: Actors Agents Association of New Zealand Auckland Screen Alliance Australia New Zealand Screen […]