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Trumped… Again

Well, it’s done and dusted. We have another Trump presidency. So what does that mean for our screen industry? Unfortunately, it would seem we have a volatile future in store. As Trump has been telling us pretty much from Day 1, he wants…
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Our Annual Trade Mission to France

In May of 2024 in France, New Zealand showcased export products, and promoted inbound investment into New Zealand at the largest industry market event of its kind in the world for this particular sector. The trade mission was…
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TVNZ’s Woes, Our Pain

TVNZ has to find another $30 million in savings. Advertising revenue fleeing to offshore companies operating digital platforms is just one of the broadcaster’s major issues. While audience viewing habits are stabilising on platforms…
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Director Justin Scott: How I Got Started in the Industry

I remember being asked in university what I wanted my career to be. Many of my peers were saying Director, Producer or DOP- my answer was Production Assistant (I think I was a bit realistic about what opportunities were available to me leaving…
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Signs of Life?

As always, the New Zealand On Air 'Where Are The Audiences?' research provides interesting insights into our behaviour when it comes to content on screen. And stimulates interest in what else is affecting our sector. Broadcasters are possibly…
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A Timely Reminder About SIWA

We had our first Check-In Tuesdays this past Tuesday and a number of editors were in the Zoom room. One of the topics that came up was the mandatory clauses in the Screen Industry Workers Act. It seems that many producers are still in breach…
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Postcard from MIFF

I’m writing this in my hotel room. I arrived today at lunchtime and got thrown into the fray with the three NZ directors attending the MIFF Accelerator Lab, Awanui Simich-Pene, Vea Mafile’o and Te Waiarangi Ratana, and about 40 Australian…
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Where’s Feature Doco At?

It’s encouraging to see NZ feature documentary alive and well, with five docos screening at the New Zealand International Film Festival. You wouldn’t think so if you went to TVNZ+, though. Not a single NZ documentary feature sits in the…
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Here’s Hoping

Donald Trump’s tariff threats on film is causing considerable angst globally and extreme nervousness in New Zealand, even though detail is still entirely lacking, apart from Jon Voight’s plan, which seems to have triggered Trump’s reaction. In…
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How a Professional Website Can Help Your Film Career

It can be useful for freelance filmmakers to have a professional online space for their work. DEGANZ's Events and Membership Coordinator, Izzi Hoskyn, sat down with Tema Pua of Tempixel Design to chat about how having a website can help freelance…
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Pathways

We held a successful Screenlink event last night together with Advertising Producers Aotearoa. The topic was the nature of working across TV commercials, scripted and narrative features. It was interesting to hear about the pathways from…
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Director & Editor Jack Woon: How I Got Started in the Industry

I made my first film when I was about 8. I hijacked my dad’s chonky Hi-8 home video camera, hit record, stopped, then hit record again. I could make people vanish! In my first year of high school, I made a Star Wars parody about the ozone…
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Theatrical Ain’t Dead for Local Films

The success of director Miki Magasiva’s Tinā in theatres brings into focus theatrical exhibition at a very relevant time with the Ministry Of Culture and Heritage’s Media Reform Discussion document out for feedback. Tinā ranked the…
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It’s A Wonderful New World

As we sit and contemplate if we should reform our funding bodies, how to rewrite their governing legislations, and look to squeeze funding out of the recalcitrant studios and streamers, the wonderful new world we work in moves on. Streamers…
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ANZSE Career Spotlights

Read about the illustrious careers of ANZSE-accredited editors.

A Kōrero With…

In this guest blog series, we speak to screen professionals to find out more about their job and what most people might not know, including those working in the industry. This blog offers an inside look into different parts of the industry and offers insights into how directors and editors can be successful in the collaborative process of their mahi.

How I Got Started in the Industry

In this guest blog series, our members reflect on how they made their way into assistant editing, editing, and directing—with no two stories the same. They offer advice for those starting out.