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Bloody hell… we’re back for season 2!

Incredibly grateful to @nz_on_air for giving us the opportunity to continue Bloke and Oliver’s story as they leave the farm in search of a cure for their zombified loved one.

This wouldn’t have been possible without the producer dream team that is @frannycee78 and @benpowdrell

I can’t wait to return to Planet Aotearoa.

#blokeoftheapocalypse

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Turns out Matariki was the missing piece all along 🥹🌌 It gave Ben and Fran’s whānau time to be more intentional with the people in their lives. To slow down, reach out, and simply enjoy being together, whether that’s with whānau, friends, or anyone who feels like home 🤍

🎥✨We spoke to 50+ people across Aotearoa about how they are marking Matariki this year, showing that everyone can find their own way to celebrate through the three principles of Matariki: remembrance, celebration, and planning.

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some BTS of our lovely cast & crew, from when we went on a road trip of our own..!! a 5hr round trip from Wellington to the beautiful little town of Āpiti, where we found the most stunning scenic bridge to wrap up our shoot 😁

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DEGANZ Board President Ben Powdrell and Vice President Rāhera Herewini-Mulligan repping at @maorilandfilm ! ✌️

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Thank you all so much. We’re so proud of this show.

Hopefully this isn’t the end of their story.

#blokeoftheapocalypse

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Announcing the 2026 DEGANZ Board 📣💥

As we wrap up the year and look ahead to 2026, please join us in welcoming the new DEGANZ Board! We look forward to the new board shaping the guild’s strategy and actions for the year to come.

Check the link in bio for more info about each member ✴️

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President: Ben Powdrell @benpowdrell
Vice-President: Rāhera Herewini-Mulligan (Ngāi Tūhoe/Ngāi Tai/Ngāi Tūhoe/Te Whānau a Apanui) @tuhoemaiden
Treasurer: Phil Gore @gore_phil

National Executive:
Martin Brinkler @martin_brinkler_ace
Chris Dudman
Jesse Griffin @jessegriffin3546
Celia Jaspers @celiajaspers
Rebecca Tansley @rebeccatansley
Kim Webby @kimwebby35

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It has been such an amazing honour to have been a part of the team behind @blokeoftheapocalypse.
So incredibly grateful for all of the support from the producers, @benpowdrell @frannycee78 and @kbadwin
And for the guidance and the trust from Charlie. It’s been massive to play a part in a small but mighty production and am forever grateful for the opportunity.

Bloke of the Apocalypse is such a fun and beautiful project that has so much kiwiana and heart all through it. Please please go and watch it! Share it around and tell the kids.

And huge ups to Charlie, such an incredible and hardworking individual who created such a warm and relaxing environment to work in!

Bloke season 2?!?! U be the judge

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Palmy, you were magic today. 🎬
An amazing crew, incredible cast, and a whole lot of laughs.
This is what collaboration looks like. 💪 Love co-producing with @blcksheepdesign. And thanks to @hewittshomesteadnz for the great location.

#LampStudios #BTS #FilmLife #NZFilm #blacksheepdesign

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Have a question about your career as a director or editor in the Aotearoa screen industry?

Join DEGANZ board member Rebecca Tansley and board President Ben Powdrell for an open Q&A about anything director or editor related! 🎬✂️🎞️

In a relaxed conversation online, Rebecca and Ben will answer your questions, share their insights into working in the local industry, and touch base to see how DEGANZ members are doing in the current climate.

📍 Online
🗓️ Tues 30 Sept, 7-8pm
🌟 FREE & EXCLUSIVE to DEGANZ members

Link in bio to register!

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Some behind the scenes shots from our @48hoursnz film team by @emily.jane.scott

We made an animated film using @blender.official over the weekend and had an absolute blast doing it!

Not pictured:
@fishwitches
@strangelits
@milesdavitt
@sketchysquirrelanimation
@astro_eden
Morten Gamst of @envy_studios_nz
Eden Woodrow
Francis Reid

I think that's everyone?!

Also, check out my tiny keyboard phone!

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What a fantastically chaotic and inspiring week at #Annecy! 🤩

@laurentherveic , Garrick Rawlingson, and Nathan Santell, represented Floating Rock at the festival. This year we:

🐦 Teamed up with @sidefxhoudini for a deep dive into using #KineFX to shape MOTU MANU, a stunning feature in development by @george_elizart about Aoteaora's native birds.

🥝 Packed the room in our 3hr workshop, animating MOTU MANU's quirky kiwi in #Houdini, led by @garrickrawlingson

🤩 Supported and spotlighted @floatingrockpitchfest creators from our development slate. So proud to see a few of them pitch on the other side of the world!

🦭 MANATEENS by Victor Rolf Janhagen
💨 STINKY PITS by Frida and Ben Powdrell / Francesca Carney (Let Nathan Santell know if you want to see more!)

🥖 Brought over 50 creatives together for a picnic, connecting industry pros and students over baguettes, cheese, and saucissons! (yum! and merci beaucoup Mama Rawlingson for organising!)

🙌 Huge thanks to @sidefxhoudini , Screen Wellington, @nzfilm and @vfxguildnz for your support this year. See you next year @annecyfestival

#annecyfilmfestival #development #slate #feature #film #series #France #animation #2d #3d #cg #floatingrock

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STINKY PITS! Frida and new Step Mother, Laura, slowly build a relationship as they wrestle over a shared original bedtime story in the magical world of the Kingdom of Fancy-Pants. What better way to break the ice than by breaking wind, cry-laughing at a gross-out comedy?

💨 Created by Frida and Ben Powdrell. Meet Francesca Carney representing Stinky Pits and @floatingrockstudio team at @annecyfestival to get a whiff of this development!

DM Nathan Santell, Laurent Herveic, or Garrick Rawlingson to find some time.

#development #series #storytime #Annecy #2d #animation #hybrid #maori #tamariki #storytelling

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