Could you be our next Graduate Intern superstar?

We are looking for our next Graduate Intern who wishes to extend their knowledge of the film and television industry and take part in creating a sustainable industry for NZ directors and editors. The right candidate will get to engage with directors and editors across the country with networking opportunities and the chance to contribute to an exciting industry while gaining some great experience for their CV.

The role will involve 5 hours per week, unpaid over a period of three months.

Responsibilities will vary, but may include membership processing, research, communication with members, drafting website content, social media and general admin.

At the end of the internship, the intern will receive a certificate of completion and a letter of appreciation. We also offer progress reports if desired to track progress. Though we expect the intern to have some competency in some of the key skills outlined below, we also offer training in these skills.

To be successful in this role, you will:
•    Need to commit to 5 hours per week for each week of a 3 month internship.
•    Have excellent written and face-to-face communication skills.
•    Have a relevant qualification in the Film and TV industry.
•    Have competency in the use of any/all of the following: Adobe Creative Suite (specifically In-design and Photoshop), Microsoft office including Excel and Word, social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
•    Be a collaborator – bring new ideas to the table.
•    Have a dedication to the growth and nurture of the film industry, particularly for Directors and Editors.
•    Have a good sense of discretion, privacy, and humour.

If you are interested in this internship, please send your CV and a brief covering letter to samantha@deganz.co.nz.

If you’re a director looking for more experience working with actors, our Rehearsal Room offers the perfect fix. How often do you get the chance to workshop scenes in a supportive environment with an experienced mentor to give guidance, advice and priceless nuggets of wisdom?

You can register here for the next Auckland Rehearsal Room, which is taking place on Saturday August 8, or look ahead and register for Auckland and Wellington events scheduled for later in the year.

Check out our previous posts on the Rehearsal Room for a taste of what happens at this awesome event and learning experience.

This event is brought to you through the financial support of the New Zealand Film Commission.

 

Join DEGNZ and Ngā Aho Whakaari in Wellington on Wednesday August 12 for an exciting Collaborators Series discussion featuring Wayne Blair.

Update: Due to a change in production scheduling, Leah Purcell is no longer able to join us at this event – but the show must go on!

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Auckland Theatre Company and Creative Director Colin McColl hosted DEGNZ and Actors Equity members for the latest Auckland Rehearsal Room 10 July.

Craig Watson, Samir Patil, Michael Humphrey and Matt Holmes were the DEGNZ directors who had the benefit of Colin’s long experience directing in theatre and TV.

Joined by experienced and new acting talent, the ATC rehearsal rooms in Dominion Road proved the ideal venue for the directors to gain a greater appreciation and understanding of how to collaborate to get the best performances from their actors.

Thanks especially to Mark Clare who both took part and ran the warmup!

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DEGNZ travelled to Chrischurch to hold a Rehearsal Room for local directors and actors on 9 May at Rangiruru Girl’s School.

Directors Louise Leitch, Richard Bell, Scott Flyger and Gillian Ashurst help make up a small, tightknit group of screen practitioners in the Garden City along with very active members of the local acting community who gave their time to participate.

The whole team on the day were thrilled to be practising their craft, facilitated by Katherine McCare who flew in from Wellington to offer her guidance and knowledge.

It was an uplifting experience for all involved!

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