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What does it take to bring a film to life across c What does it take to bring a film to life across countries, cultures, and creative teams? Join DEGANZ and @pacificislandsscreenartists for Co-Directing Across Borders! Moderated by award-winning journalist Adrian Stevanon, co-director Vea Mafile'o will share insights into making LOMU, a sports documentary co-production between Aotearoa NZ and Ireland. 🌏 Explore the opportunities and challenges of international co-productions 🎥 Discover what cross-cultural collaboration looks like in practice 🤝 Hear insights into co-directing and navigating a creative partnership This conversation will offer insights to anyone interested in exploring creative partnerships, international opportunities, and co-directing. 📅 Thurs 12 Nov | 6:30pm arrival, 7pm start 📍 Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland 🎟️ FREE for DEGANZ & PISA members | $20 non-members | $10 students Secure your spot now — register via the link in bio!
🤩 Big insights and fresh perspectives for local fi 🤩 Big insights and fresh perspectives for local filmmakers! A huge thank you to Australian director Natalie Bailey for joining DEGANZ to share her expertise with Aotearoa’s screen community through a Director’s Masterclass and one-on-one Project Consultations. From exploring the craft of directing to unpacking the creative process, Natalie shared plenty of valuable takeaways for local filmmakers to put into practice. Alongside the Masterclass, Natalie met with DEGANZ members Guillaume Arnoulet, Jaya Beach-Robertson, Mary-Lyn Chambers, and Rebekah Tyler to provide personalised feedback on their TV series and feature films in development, along with guidance on their next steps. Thank you, Natalie, for sharing your time and expertise, and to @asdacs_ for supporting this opportunity for Aotearoa’s filmmakers! 👏 Photos by @juliezhuphotography
🎬 Meet the DEGANZ Board 2026–2027! Join the Board 🎬 Meet the DEGANZ Board 2026–2027! Join the Board for an open kōrero about the issues that matter to you and our industry — including NZFC’s recent decision to cut core funding for screen guilds and associations. You'll meet Board Members*: ✴️ President Ben Powdrell ✴️ Vice President Rāhera Herewini-Mulligan ✴️ Martin Brinkler ACE ✴️ Jesse Griffin ✴️ Celia Jaspers ✴️ Kim Webby Come with your questions, share your perspectives, and have your say on the future of our industry. This is your chance to connect directly with the Board and help shape the conversation. 💻 Online via Zoom 🗓 Tues 27 Oct | 12-1pm 🎟 FREE & EXCLUSIVE to DEGANZ members 👉 Register via the link in bio! *Please note: Board members Rebecca Tansley and Chris Dudman are travelling overseas and are unable to attend.
Want to hear your feature film script read aloud b Want to hear your feature film script read aloud by professional actors? 🗣 Submissions are now open for our final Table Reads of 2026! DEGANZ and NZWG members are invited to submit a full-length feature film draft for the chance to have a virtual Table Read with Equity actors organised on your behalf. 📍Online 🗓️Sat 21 Nov | 10am-2pm Head to the link in bio to find out more and submit your script!
Not sure what you should be getting paid? 🤔💰 If y Not sure what you should be getting paid? 🤔💰 If you’re working as a director, editor or assistant editor in Aotearoa, DEGANZ rate cards can help you understand what acceptable pay looks like across different sectors of the screen industry. 🎬 Know your worth. Know the rates. Check out the latest DEGANZ rate cards on our website. 🔗 Link in bio
🤩 Full house. Great kōrero. Big love for factual s 🤩 Full house. Great kōrero. Big love for factual storytelling. We recently brought together Ankita Singh, Harry Wynn, Dan Salmon, and Mark McNeill for an evening of candid conversation about life as a factual and documentary director 🎬 From breaking into the industry to what they’re working on now and what keeps them chasing true stories, the panellists shared their experiences, insights and plenty of inspiration. Thanks to everyone who came along and made it such a great night! 🙌
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