In Memorium
Remembering Debbie Sinton
Honoring Debbie Sinton, a cherished member of New Zealand’s film industry who passed away on June 10th.
It is with incredible sadness that we lost another of our film family on Monday 10th June.
Debbie Sinton has been a huge part of the New Zealand film industry for over thirty years. She was diagnosed earlier this year with cancer, and put up a huge fight to stay with her beloved Chris, but unfortunately the call for her to go to rest was too strong for even one as stoic as her. Our thanks go to her for all that she has contributed to our community, and our love and thoughts are with her beloved Chris at this time.
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