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Celebrating the Collaborative Spirit at BSS

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It has officially been one week since the Big Screen Symposium 2015 and not nearly enough time to digest all of the weekend’s wonderful insights into how each of us can become better collaborators.

This year’s programme was a strong one for directors, firstly with several talented directors in the speaker line-up: Jane Campion, Sebastian Silva, Alison Maclean, Florian Habicht, Libby Hakaraia, Jake Mahaffy and Chris Pryor. In addition, the theme ‘Strengthening Our Collaborative Spirit’ was especially relevant given that collaboration is so essential to the way directors in particular need to work.

Chilean writer and director Sebastian Silva, who spoke over three sessions, provided a breath of fresh air and many laughs. Silva talked openly about his experiences working in independent cinema, which felt very relevant to how filmmakers work in New Zealand.

Thank you to all the DEGNZ members who stopped by our stall during the weekend, making it the best attended stall in the hub (and we’re not saying this because we’re biased)! We feel very pleased to have been able to share our stall with the New Zealand Writers Guild this year – it was a great fit with many of our members being writer/directors.

It may be a little bit early, but we’re already looking forward to the Big Screen Symposium in 2016. I wonder what next year’s theme will be?

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BSS 2015 DEGNZ Stall

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Call for Directors: The Casting Hothouse

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DEGNZ invites our member directors to take part in Equity New Zealand’s Casting Hothouse in an observational capacity. The Casting Hothouse is an opportunity for actors to work with some of the world’s leading casting directors on audition, accent and acting techniques.

The relationship between directors and casting directors is key for accessing and securing the talent you want, and the Casting Hothouse offers an invaluable opportunity to network with and learn from the best.

Details
November 25 – 27
The University of Auckland
34 Princes St, Auckland

Featuring:

Matt Skrobalak, US casting director (The Good Wife, NCIS, Jane the Virgin)
Marisa Ross, US casting director (How I Met Your Mother, The Chicago Project)
Kerry Barden, US casting director (Still Alice, Dallas Buyers Club, The Help )
Tom McSweeney, Australian casting director (Terra Nova, The Family Law)
Nikki Barrett, Australian casting director (Pirates of the Caribbean 5, Hacksaw Ridge)
Stuart Turner, New Zealand casting director ( The Weight of Elephant, Nightshift)

Equity New Zealand and DEGNZ are offering the opportunity for our member directors to attend these workshops and observe the actors and casting directors at work.

Please register your interest by emailing samantha@deganz.co.nz and provide details on your availability from November 25-27.

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Networking Drinks with WIFT Coming Up

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Come join us for our second networking drinks of the year with WIFT (Women in Film and Television).

We look forward to seeing you there!

WIFT DEGNZ drinks invite

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Come to our Screen Guilds Christmas Party!

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We are excited to invite you to the Christmas parties taking place this year in both Auckland (November 30) and Wellington (December 2).

Check out our posters for details and please RSVP on Eventbrite with the links below.

Auckland: http://tinyurl.com/on8b69o
Wellington: http://tinyurl.com/porg8u7

We can’t wait to see you there!

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Networking Drinks with the Screen Composers Guild

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Save the date!

Come along and socialise with the music makers at our next Networking Drinks. We provide the nibbles, you provide the great conversation! Cash bar.


When: 
Wellington, Tuesday 22 September
Auckland, Wenesday 23 September
6 – 8pm

Where: 
Wellington, The Southern Cross, 39 Abel Smith St, Te Aro
Auckland, The Long Room, 114 Ponsonby Rd

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