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Macleod Takes the Next Leap with Springboard Award

Congratulations to Isla Macleod (DEGANZ) for being one of 16 recipients of the 2026 Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Springboard Awards! Springboard aims to kickstart sustainable arts careers for artists at a formative stage of their practice…
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First Look at Doc Edge 2026

Doc Edge kicks off its 21st iteration by announcing the first 16 films selected for this year's festival, including work by DEGANZ members Kim Webby, Mike Jonathan, and Jonno Woodford-Robinson. The selection so far spans deeply personal stories…
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DEGANZ Members Bring Aotearoa Stories to SFF 2026

The Sydney Film Festival (SFF) has officially unveiled its 2026 programme, featuring five films from Aotearoa. Among them is the short film Kurī, edited by Sam Small (DEGANZ). Also selected is the documentary feature Lomu, co-directed by DEGANZ…
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DEGANZ Watch List: Stream at Home AND Head to the Cinemas

It's the best of both worlds in this week's DEGANZ watchlist, with feature films from DEGANZ members available to watch both online at home and at the cinema. DEGANZ member Vanessa Wells' environmental documentary, Mighty Indeed, is now available…
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Career Spotlight: Jonno Woodford-Robinson ANZSE

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Jonno Woodford-Robinson’s career as an editor is a testament to versatility, rhythm, and a deep understanding of storytelling across genres. From blockbuster VFX spectacles to intimate indie dramas and documentaries, his work combines technical…
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Reid Scores AMA Nomination for ‘Scared Old Men’

Stella Reid (DEGANZ) has been named a finalist for Te Taumata o te Ataata – Best Music Video Content at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards (AMAs), earning recognition for her work on “Scared Old Men” by party-punk band Dick Move. The AMAs…
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‘TENOR: My Name is Pati’ Hits a $1M Crescendo at NZ Box Office

TENOR: My Name is Pati, directed by DEGANZ member Rebecca Tansley and edited by fellow member Thomas Gleeson, has cemented itself as one of Aotearoa's most successful documentaries, surpassing the $1 million mark at the box office. The film…
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Webby and Zhu Make the Cut for PASC’s Short Film Development Lab

The Pan Asian Screen Alliance (PASC) has announced this year’s participants for the Short Cuts Development Lab, with DEGANZ members Kim Webby and Julie Zhu among those selected. Now in its fifth year, Short Cuts will bring together nine teams…
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Eady Selected for Screen Accelerator Project

DEGANZ member Dan Eady is one of 14 filmmakers selected for this year’s Screen Accelerator Project (SAP). The six-week programme supports unscripted filmmakers to develop original concepts into fully realised, internationally marketable pitches.…
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DEGANZ Watch List: Across Genres and Generations

DEGANZ members have been keeping busy! This Watch List features new work across music, drama, children's content, and factual, showcasing work that crosses genres and generations. From a striking new music video and a whimsical children’s…
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Spare A Thought For Production… But Not at The Expense of Crew

Petrol and diesel are inescapable costs for production. It doesn’t matter if it’s a two-person crew with a director, or a 3-500 crew on an international show; they all need fuel, particularly diesel. Gaffer, grip, and unit trucks,…
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McClymont Wins the Axis Emerging Talent Award

Congratulations to DEGANZ member Liv McClymont, who recently won the Emerging Talent Award at the Axis Awards in March! Hosted by the Commercial Communications Council, the Axis Awards highlight creative excellence in the advertising and marketing…
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Maire’s ‘Flock’ Flies to Beverly Hills

DEGANZ member Harriett Maire's latest short film, Flock, is heading to Hollywood for the Beverly Hills Film Festival this April. Written and directed by Harriett and produced by Film Construction, the film was made in collaboration with Media…
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‘Taiarahia: Te Kākahu Tawhito’ Wins Rimu Award at Māoriland

This year's Māoriland Film Festival wrapped on 28 March with DEGANZ member Nicholas Te Hiko O Te Rangi Riini's Taiarahia: Te Kākahu Tawhito taking home the Rimu Award - People’s Choice for Best Feature Documentary. Fellow members Kim Webby…
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DEGANZ Members Among First Picks for NZ Web Fest

Short films Pākehā, written and directed by Mana Hira Davis, and The Whole Thing, directed by fellow member Calvin Sang, are among the first projects selected for this year’s NZ Web Fest. DEGANZ member Sofia Misa’s T for Taupou has also…
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DEGANZ Watch List: Heroes and Heroines

From powerful true stories to deeply personal journeys of grief and resilience, this DEGANZ Watch List highlights heroes' stories. Editor Francis Glenday (DEGANZ) is behind the upcoming wartime docu-drama Sgt. Haane, which recently dropped…
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Cheer Up

The world is awash with bad news at the moment, whether it's the war in the Middle East, the planned shutterings announced by Heinz Watties and McCain in Hawkes Bay, or the lack of domestic and international production in Aotearoa this year. It’s…
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Mafile’o Named Woman to Watch at 2026 WIFT Awards

DEGANZ member Vea Mafile’o has been named the recipient of the Hinterland Woman to Watch Award at the 2026 WIFT Awards, held on 12 March in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Vea was working overseas at the time of the ceremony, so her son and mother…
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Macleod Takes the Next Leap with Springboard Award

Congratulations to Isla Macleod (DEGANZ) for being one of 16 recipients of the 2026 Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Springboard Awards! Springboard aims to kickstart sustainable arts careers for artists at a formative stage of their practice…
Read more

First Look at Doc Edge 2026

Doc Edge kicks off its 21st iteration by announcing the first 16 films selected for this year's festival, including work by DEGANZ members Kim Webby, Mike Jonathan, and Jonno Woodford-Robinson. The selection so far spans deeply personal stories…
Read more

DEGANZ Members Bring Aotearoa Stories to SFF 2026

The Sydney Film Festival (SFF) has officially unveiled its 2026 programme, featuring five films from Aotearoa. Among them is the short film Kurī, edited by Sam Small (DEGANZ). Also selected is the documentary feature Lomu, co-directed by DEGANZ…
Read more

DEGANZ Watch List: Stream at Home AND Head to the Cinemas

It's the best of both worlds in this week's DEGANZ watchlist, with feature films from DEGANZ members available to watch both online at home and at the cinema. DEGANZ member Vanessa Wells' environmental documentary, Mighty Indeed, is now available…
Read more

Career Spotlight: Jonno Woodford-Robinson ANZSE

,
Jonno Woodford-Robinson’s career as an editor is a testament to versatility, rhythm, and a deep understanding of storytelling across genres. From blockbuster VFX spectacles to intimate indie dramas and documentaries, his work combines technical…
Read more

Reid Scores AMA Nomination for ‘Scared Old Men’

Stella Reid (DEGANZ) has been named a finalist for Te Taumata o te Ataata – Best Music Video Content at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards (AMAs), earning recognition for her work on “Scared Old Men” by party-punk band Dick Move. The AMAs…
Read more

‘TENOR: My Name is Pati’ Hits a $1M Crescendo at NZ Box Office

TENOR: My Name is Pati, directed by DEGANZ member Rebecca Tansley and edited by fellow member Thomas Gleeson, has cemented itself as one of Aotearoa's most successful documentaries, surpassing the $1 million mark at the box office. The film…
Read more

Webby and Zhu Make the Cut for PASC’s Short Film Development Lab

The Pan Asian Screen Alliance (PASC) has announced this year’s participants for the Short Cuts Development Lab, with DEGANZ members Kim Webby and Julie Zhu among those selected. Now in its fifth year, Short Cuts will bring together nine teams…
Read more

Eady Selected for Screen Accelerator Project

DEGANZ member Dan Eady is one of 14 filmmakers selected for this year’s Screen Accelerator Project (SAP). The six-week programme supports unscripted filmmakers to develop original concepts into fully realised, internationally marketable pitches.…
Read more

DEGANZ Watch List: Across Genres and Generations

DEGANZ members have been keeping busy! This Watch List features new work across music, drama, children's content, and factual, showcasing work that crosses genres and generations. From a striking new music video and a whimsical children’s…
Read more
View from the Top banner

Spare A Thought For Production… But Not at The Expense of Crew

Petrol and diesel are inescapable costs for production. It doesn’t matter if it’s a two-person crew with a director, or a 3-500 crew on an international show; they all need fuel, particularly diesel. Gaffer, grip, and unit trucks,…
Read more

McClymont Wins the Axis Emerging Talent Award

Congratulations to DEGANZ member Liv McClymont, who recently won the Emerging Talent Award at the Axis Awards in March! Hosted by the Commercial Communications Council, the Axis Awards highlight creative excellence in the advertising and marketing…
Read more

Maire’s ‘Flock’ Flies to Beverly Hills

DEGANZ member Harriett Maire's latest short film, Flock, is heading to Hollywood for the Beverly Hills Film Festival this April. Written and directed by Harriett and produced by Film Construction, the film was made in collaboration with Media…
Read more

‘Taiarahia: Te Kākahu Tawhito’ Wins Rimu Award at Māoriland

This year's Māoriland Film Festival wrapped on 28 March with DEGANZ member Nicholas Te Hiko O Te Rangi Riini's Taiarahia: Te Kākahu Tawhito taking home the Rimu Award - People’s Choice for Best Feature Documentary. Fellow members Kim Webby…
Read more

DEGANZ Members Among First Picks for NZ Web Fest

Short films Pākehā, written and directed by Mana Hira Davis, and The Whole Thing, directed by fellow member Calvin Sang, are among the first projects selected for this year’s NZ Web Fest. DEGANZ member Sofia Misa’s T for Taupou has also…
Read more

DEGANZ Watch List: Heroes and Heroines

From powerful true stories to deeply personal journeys of grief and resilience, this DEGANZ Watch List highlights heroes' stories. Editor Francis Glenday (DEGANZ) is behind the upcoming wartime docu-drama Sgt. Haane, which recently dropped…
Read more
View from the Top banner

Cheer Up

The world is awash with bad news at the moment, whether it's the war in the Middle East, the planned shutterings announced by Heinz Watties and McCain in Hawkes Bay, or the lack of domestic and international production in Aotearoa this year. It’s…
Read more

Mafile’o Named Woman to Watch at 2026 WIFT Awards

DEGANZ member Vea Mafile’o has been named the recipient of the Hinterland Woman to Watch Award at the 2026 WIFT Awards, held on 12 March in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Vea was working overseas at the time of the ceremony, so her son and mother…
Read more