On Tuesday 8 August Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival in association with the Directors and Editors Guild of Aotearoa New Zealand was proud to present a masterclass with fimmaker Rolf de Heer (The Survival of Kindness NZIFF 2023). The masterclass took place at the Mārama Room in Massey University. The Rolf de Heer masterclass was part of NZIFF Connect – a series of events providing opportunities for New Zealand filmmakers to broaden their knowledge and connect with each other and our visiting filmmakers. NZIFF Connect is supported by Artistic Development Partner Creative New Zealand and DEGANZ.