Directors and Editors Guild of Aotearoa New Zealand

What an insightful weekend of learning with Caroline Bell-Booth at our Director’s Toolkit in Wellington 🤩

Caroline took participants through a deep dive into her process from pre-pre production all the way through to getting the shot on set. Thank you Caroline for sharing your indispensable knowledge and wisdom of working in the TV space! 📺✨

We are thrilled to announce this DEGANZ Selects with Japanese anime director Kenji Kamiyama!

In this special event, Kamiyama will provide insight into his career and work on his current project, the newest LOTR film ‘The War of the Rohirrim,’ as well as other projects including ‘Blade Runner: Black Lotus’ and ‘Ghost In The Shell.’ The discussion will be facilitated by film critic Dan Slevin.

This event is made in association with WingNut Films and , and with financial assistance from the Japanese Aotearoa Film Exchange Programme and .

📍 Park Road Post and Cinema, Wellington
🗓️ Wed 2 Oct, 6pm arrival for 6:30pm start
🎟️ FREE for DEGANZ members / $15 for non-members

Link below to RSVP ✨

DEGANZ Selects with Director Kenji Kamiyama - Wellington DEGANZ Selects with Director Kenji Kamiyama - Wellington at Park Road Post and Cinema on Wed Oct 2 2024, 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start: DEGANZ is...

MASTERCLASS ANNOUNCEMENT 🎥💫

DEGANZ is delighted to announce this Director’s Masterclass & Feature Film Project Consultations with renowned Australian filmmaker Robert Connolly.

We welcome filmmakers to apply for both the Masterclass & Project Consultations OR register for just the Masterclass in the morning.

🗓️ Sat 16 Nov; Masterclass: 9am - 12pm; Project Consultations: 1pm - 6pm
📍 Auckland (venue TBC)
🎟️ FREE for DEGANZ members
⏰ Project Consultation applications close Thurs 17 Oct; Masterclass registrations close Fri 15 Nov

Link in below for more info!

Director's Masterclass & Project Consultations with Robert Connolly - Auckland Director's Masterclass & Project Consultations with Robert Connolly - Auckland at TBC, Auckland on Sat Nov 16 2024, 9:00am: The Directors and Editors...

The next installment of Check-In Tuesdays is all about directing TVCs! 📺🔥

Join DEGANZ board member Chris Dudman for an insider’s look at the creative challenges, business realities, and career opportunities that define this competitive field. He’ll talk about the TVC industry ecosystem, the creative process, business realities, ethical considerations, and more!

📍 Online
🗓️ Tues 24 Sept, 7-8pm
🌟 Exclusive to DEAGNZ members

Check the link in bio for more info & to RSVP! ✅

DEGANZ is pleased to be join Film Auckland for this Meet the Guilds event!

Come along to engage with representatives from leading screen industry guilds, socialise with your screen community and make new connections.

🔹 Discover the Guilds’ Offerings: Learn about how these guilds support the screen industry, and the diverse range of resources and opportunities available from each guild, for their members
🔹 Networking Focus: We’re keeping the event informal, so there will be no formal addresses or presentations. Feel free to drop by anytime between 5-8 pm to fit your schedule and make valuable connections with industry peers
🔹 Interactive Elements: While you’re there, get hands-on and have a play with some of the latest gear productions are shooting with in Tāmaki Makaurau
🔹 Free admittance: There’s no charge to attend, and with a generous bar tab and warm food, it’s a fantastic opportunity to meet the guilds, catch up with with your screen friends, and enjoy a relaxed evening. Arrive early, and you might even score some free merchandise and giveaways

Whether you’re a guild member or not, a seasoned industry professional or just starting out in the industry, this event is for you.

🗓️Tuesday 17th September, 5-8pm
📍Morningside Tavern - 16 McDonald Street, Sandringham, Auckland
🌟 FREE admittance, RSVP required

Link below for more info & to RSVP 🔗
https://www.filmauckland.com/event-5776084

Updated dates for Director’s Toolkit with Caroline Bell-Booth in Wellington! 🥳

In this workshop, director Caroline will explore the directing process from her own experience on a variety of directing assignments. She will discuss how to serve your story, her preparation process, leadership, scene & story structure, and building trust with actors. She’ll also lead an interactive activity about storyboards and shotlisting.

📍 two/fifty seven, Wellington
🗓️ Sat 21 & Sun 22 September
🎟️ FREE for DEGANZ members
⏰ Applications close Fri 13 Sept, 12 noon

Find out more & apply via the link below 💫

https://www.deganz.co.nz/events/ #!event/2024/8/24/director-apos-s-toolkit-with-caroline-bell-booth-wellington

Applications close this Friday for this editing workshop with Martin Brinkler, ACE! Apply now ✨

Editing Workshop: Drama with Editor Martin Brinkler, ACE - Auckland Editing Workshop: Drama with Editor Martin Brinkler, ACE - Auckland at South Seas Film School Campus - Yoobee College of Creative Innovation on Sat Sep 7...

🕺🏻GIVEAWAY🕺🏻

We have 2 double passes to give away to Rialto’s Film Talk screening of MAURICE AND I followed by a Q&A session with co-directors Rick Harvie and Jane Mahoney, moderated by DEGANZ board member Chris Dudman!

Here’s how you can win:
🔸 Like and comment on this post + tag who you would bring along.
🔸 Follow and
🔸 Share this post on your story for an extra entry! (make sure you tag us so we can see!)
🔸 Only current, full, financial DEGANZ members are eligible for this giveaway.

The winner will be drawn on Wed 28 Aug 2024 at midday NZT.

THIS IS OUR ONLY ACCOUNT. Please don’t interact with anyone else claiming to be us/telling you that you’ve won.

This giveaway is not affiliated with Meta, Instagram, or Facebook.

Good luck! 🏛️✨

That’s it for 2024 MIFF Accelerator Lab.

NZ Accelerator Lab contingent at MIFF Shorts Award Night.

Here comes another workshop! 🌟

Directing Actors is a one-day workshop that builds on actor-director communication. Led by Jackie van Beek who has a wealth of experience in both capacities, this workshop will expose participants to options for developing the director-actor relationship and delving into performance through theory and practical exercises.

📍 The Ever Room, AKL
🗓️ Sat 21 Sept, 10am - 4pm
🎟️ FREE for DEGANZ members / $90 for non-members
⏰ Applications close Fri 13 Sept, 12 noon

Link below for more info & to apply 🫡

Directing Actors with Jackie van Beek - Auckland Directing Actors with Jackie van Beek - Auckland at The Ever Room on Sat Sep 21 2024, 10:00am: The Directors and Editors Guild of Aotearoa New Zealand...

Announcing this Editing Workshop for Drama with editor Martin Brinkler, ACE 🧑‍💻✨

In this hands-on workshop, participants will hear from Martin about the editor’s workflow on feature films before getting the chance to edit a scene from the recently released drama feature JOIKA with guidance from Martin!

📍 South Seas Film School College - Yoobee College of Creative Innovation
🗓️ Sat 7 & Sun 8 Sept, 9am - 5pm
🎟️ FREE for DEGANZ members / $180 for non-members
⏰ Applications close Fri 30 Aug, 12 noon

Find out more & apply via the link below 🔗

Editing Workshop: Drama with Editor Martin Brinkler, ACE - Auckland Editing Workshop: Drama with Editor Martin Brinkler, ACE - Auckland at South Seas Film School Campus - Yoobee College of Creative Innovation on Sat Sep 7...

🌟GIVEAWAY🌟

We have 2 double passes to give away to WE WERE DANGEROUS, thanks to , redeemable across Aotearoa!

Here’s how you can win:
🔸 Like and comment on this post + tag who you would bring along.
🔸 Follow and on Instagram
🔸 Share this post on your story for an extra entry! (make sure you tag us so we can see!)
🔸 Only current, full, financial DEGANZ members are eligible for this giveaway.

The winner will be drawn on Mon 19 Aug 2024 at midday NZT.

THIS IS OUR ONLY ACCOUNT. Please don’t interact with anyone else claiming to be us/telling you that you’ve won.

This giveaway is not affiliated with Meta, Instagram, or Facebook.

Good luck! 👒🌪️

Introducing Check-In Tuesdays! 💥

Join DEGANZ board member Ben Powdrell for an online chat about how to find work as an editor… and get paid for it! Ben will share his tips and tricks for effective job hunting, self marketing, securing a gig with a contract, keeping yourself safe and well in your mahi, and more.

📍Online
🗓 Tues 27 Aug, 7-8pm
🌟 Exclusive to DEGANZ members

Click the link below for more info & to register!

Check-In Tuesdays: How to Find Work & Get Paid For It with editor Ben Powdrell Check-In Tuesdays: How to Find Work & Get Paid For It with editor Ben Powdrell at Online Zoom on Tue Aug 27 2024, 07:00pm: Introducing Check-In Tuesdays...

Directors Toolkit workshop with Josh Frizzell complete! The two days delivered a highly informative deep dive into Josh’s process, with a focus on his recent gig directing Friends Like Her, a gripping local drama series set in Kaikoura featuring breath-taking landscapes, spell-binding acting, and binge-worthy story. Who’s seen it?? 😎

Don't miss this action-focused event with director Calvin Sang this Thursday 8 Aug! 🙌🏼💥

Young Creators: Directing Action - Auckland Young Creators: Directing Action - Auckland at Horse & Trap Mt Eden on Thu Aug 8 2024, 6:00pm arrival for a 6:30pm start: Join DEGANZ for an evening with...

Wellington we are coming for ya! 🤩

In this workshop, director Caroline Bell Booth will explore the directing process from her own experience on a variety of directing assignments. She will discuss how to serve your story, her preparation process, leadership, scene & story structure, and building trust with actors. She’ll also lead an interactive activity about storyboards and shotlisting.

📍 two/fifty seven, Wellington
🗓️ Sat 24 & Sun 25 August
🎟️ FREE for DEGANZ members
⏰ Applications close Fri 16 August, 12 noon

Find out more & apply below ✨

Director's Toolkit with Caroline Bell Booth - Wellington Director's Toolkit with Caroline Bell Booth - Wellington at two/fiftyseven on Sat Aug 24 2024, 9am - 5pm: Up-skill with this two-day practical guide...

And… another one!

Join DEGANZ & NZCS for this Screenlink showcasing this father-daughter duo! Renaud and Harriett will share stories about their careers and reflect on their experiences, both together and apart. Attendees will get to engage directly with Renaud and Harriett, asking questions, seeking advice, and gaining valuable insights into the intricate director-cinematographer dynamic.

📍 Department of Post, AKL
🗓️ Tues 20 Aug, 6-8pm
🎟️ Exclusive to DEGANZ and NZCS members

RSVP via the link below 🌟

Screenlink: In Conversation with Renaud Maire and Harriett Maire Screenlink: In Conversation with Renaud Maire and Harriett Maire at Department of Post on Tue Aug 20 2024, 6:00pm arrival for 7:00pm start: In...

The NZ Writers Guild, DEGANZ, and Equity are back for another Table Reads! 📖🗣️

Six actors, a writer and director team OR a writer/director will work together for a virtual table read of a feature film script. Don’t miss this chance to hear your script performed aloud!

📍 Online
🗓️ Aug 17, 10am - 2pm
⏳ Register by 9 Aug
✨ Must be a NZWG, DEGANZ, and/or Equity member to participate

Register with the link below!

https://www.deganz.co.nz/events/ #!event/2024/8/17/2024-table-reads-three

Thanks to all who came along for Rehearsal & Performance with Simon Bennett in Rotorua🌟

Was a great day of directors and actors coming together to run some scenes in a low stakes environment to get more practice of their craft! 🎬🎭

The relationship between a Writer and Director is a significant one, as it is their mutual effort that brings a narrative to life. In a joint event between DEGANZ and NZWG, join Fiona Samuel and Rob Sarkies in discussing all things writer / director relationship on their feature film PIKE RIVER (coming soon!).

📍 Horse & Trap, Mt Eden
🕰️ Thur 22 Aug 2024, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
🎟️ $20 (FREE for DEGANZ / NZWG members)

Register via the link below ✨

Screenlink: The Writer / Director Dynamic with Fiona Samuel and Rob Sarkies Screenlink: The Writer / Director Dynamic with Fiona Samuel and Rob Sarkies at Horse & Trap on Thu Aug 22 2024, 06:00pm UTC+12: The relationship between a...

Next month Josh Frizzell will join us to delve into his experience and insights into directing fast turn around television, covering all stages of the process from script to prep to post and everything in between!

🗓️ Sat 10 Aug & Sun 11 Aug 9-5pm
📍 The Ever Room, La Gronda Arcade, L2/203 K-road, AKL
🎟️ FREE for DEGANZ members, $180 for non-members

Register below 🔗🎬🌪️

Director's Toolkit: Fast Turnaround TV with Josh Frizzell - Auckland Director's Toolkit: Fast Turnaround TV with Josh Frizzell - Auckland at The Ever Room on Sat Aug 10 2024, 9am - 5pm: Up-skill with this two-day...

In a joint event between DEGANZ and SIGANZ, join Jen Butcher & Hamish Gough in discussing all things 1AD, from the director / 1AD relationship, the producer and 1AD relationship, the relationship between 1ADs, second and third ADs, the differences between New Zealand directors and international directors, and beyond!

Screenlink: All Things 1AD with Jen Butcher & Hamish Gough - Auckland Screenlink: All Things 1AD with Jen Butcher & Hamish Gough - Auckland at Horse & Trap on Wed Jul 24 2024, 06:00pm UTC+12: In a joint event between DEGANZ...

“I learned a lot about editing when working with the director on that project, about how to put disparate shots together on the basis of a similar element. Like cutting a tracking shot through an ancient stone arch in rural China to a matching tracking shot in a tunnel in the science museum in Shanghai can be a perfect edit.”

- Editor Francis Glenday: How I Got Started in the Industry 🌱

Read more below!

Editor Francis Glenday: How I Got Started in the Industry • Directors and Editors Guild of Aotearoa New Zealand And to me, that’s editing; creating a story by juxtaposing sometimes seemingly unrelated things together to create a new thing.

Last week at Women Filmmakers Incubator Session #3 !