Directors and Editors Guild of Aotearoa New Zealand

05/10/2026

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.

🔗 https://www.deganz.co.nz/resources/

04/10/2026

🤩 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! 🙌

02/10/2026

✴️ The DEGANZ Board came together in person and online ahead of our 2026 AGM!

It was great to connect, catch up with members, and share what we’ve been working on over the past year.

Thanks to everyone who joined us and continues to be part of the guild 🙌

02/10/2026

TOMORROW! 📣

Don't miss the chance to hear from acclaimed Australian television and film director and producer Natalie Bailey (Audrey - SXSW 2024, Down Cemetery Road - Apple TV, Run - HBO) at this DEGANZ Directors' Masterclass ✨

Director's Masterclass & Project Consultations with Australian Director Natalie Bailey at GridAKL / John Lysaght Startup Coworking Space on Sat Oct 3...

30/09/2026

DEGANZ is proud to announce that Francis Glenday has been awarded Aotearoa New Zealand Screen Editors (ANZSE) Accreditation 🎖👏

Francis was approved for accreditation by the 2026 ANZSE Committee, joining inaugural recipients Annie Collins ANZSE, Peter Roberts ANZSE and Jonno Woodford-Robinson ANZSE.

The committee recognised Francis’s 25+ years of editorial expertise, including his cross-cultural work, DEGANZ Board and committee service, training and mentoring, and design of post-production systems at an international level.

A fantastic recognition of Francis’s experience, artistry and contribution to the craft of editing 🎞✂

Congratulations, Francis!

22/09/2026

🎬 Want to take your directing to the next level?

Join acclaimed Australian director and producer Natalie Bailey for a half-day Director’s Masterclass!

With credits including AUDREY (SXSW 2024), DOWN CEMETERY ROAD (Apple TV) and RUN (HBO), Natalie brings a wealth of experience across film and television — and she’s coming to Tāmaki Makaurau to share her insights on the craft, creative process, and realities of working in the local and international screen industries.

✨ Don't miss this chance to learn from an internationally experienced director and deepen your directing practice.

🗓 Saturday 3 October | 9am - 12pm
📍 Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

🔗 Register via the link below.

Director's Masterclass & Project Consultations with Australian Director Natalie Bailey at GridAKL / John Lysaght Startup Coworking Space on Sat Oct 3...

11/09/2026

Find out what's been happening behind the scenes of DEGANZ over the past year!

Hear from the DEGANZ Board at our 2026 AGM and vote in our 2027 Board election. We'll also be awarding certificates to ANZSE Accredited editors 🎖

Have your say and get involved!

🗓 Sat 19 Sept | 10am–12pm
📍 Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland & Online

Register via the link below 🔗
https://www.deganz.co.nz/events/ #!event/2026/9/19/deganz-annual-general-meeting-2026

08/09/2026

The second edition of our new CAREER SPOTLIGHT blog series is out now — this time featuring Peter Roberts ANZSE 🎞✂️

After half a century in the film and television industry, Peter has worked across drama, documentary, news, sport, music, commercials, corporate, theatricals, and broadcast. Through all the technical and exhibition changes over the years, one thing has remained the same: the art of storytelling.

As an editor, Peter is committed to delivering a director’s vision and strongly believes in both the collaborative nature of filmmaking and the importance of empathy in the creative act.

DEGANZ is proud to recognise editors like Peter on an international level with the AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND SCREEN EDITORS ACCREDITATION ✴️🎖️

Read more via the link in bio!

04/09/2026

How do you build a career as a factual director? 🤔

Join DEGANZ for a candid conversation with three factual directors at different stages of their careers: Ankita Singh, Harry Wynn, and Dan Salmon.

Moderated by fellow factual director and producer Mark McNeill, they’ll talk about:
💥 Breaking into factual directing
💪 Developing your craft
🧭 Navigating the industry
📈 What it takes to build a career in factual

Come along to hear how these directors have built their careers, gain different perspectives, and ask questions about working in the factual space.

📍 Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
🗓 Thurs 24 Sept | 6:30pm arrival for a 7pm start

Find out more and register via the link below 👇

Paths into Factual: Three Directors, Three Journeys at Horse & Trap on Thu Sep 24 2026 | 6:30pm arrival for a 7pm start: How do you build a career as a...

03/09/2026

Such a great night chatting with Liv & Taylor about their vertical series at our Young Creator Event 🎬✨

From taking non-traditional paths in filmmaking 🎥 to building a community on social media 📱, they’ve turned social media storytelling into opportunity!