Queenstown-based Summit Shoot founder Alex McCrossin shares insights on production trends, location scouting and filming in the South Island.

If you’re self-employed in the screen industry, you’re automatically on ACC CoverPlus. For many crew, that works fine.

Travel Time is not just about the 20km zone. This article outlines two common scenarios where travel may be charged: production-required travel outside the Travel Zone and remote parking arrangements.

From Invercargill to London and back to Aotearoa, Nic reflects on sound, strong crew culture, and why looking after each other matters on set.

On today’s call sheet: Baudelaire (Baudi) Tunui

Current productions continue, with confirmed additions and several anticipated titles still pending.

Travel time is one of the most frequently misunderstood clauses in the Blue Book. At its core is the 20km Travel Zone - a defined radius that determines when travel becomes paid production time.

Julian Wagner is a screen professional based in West Auckland. Born in Los Angeles, he has been working in the film industry for over five years and has spent the last three years operating his own business, Starlight Grip and Lighting. In this Member Spotlight, he shares reflections on navigating downtime, ongoing improvement, and finding his place in Aotearoa’s screen industry.

A Wellington-shot feature explores regional filmmaking, working dogs, and the collaboration behind A Dog’s Show.

Branch meetings are one of the simplest ways crew can influence what the Guild focuses on next.

Valentina brings her Italian love of coffee and connection into her work on set, often setting the tone from the earliest call time. In this Member Spotlight, she shares what drew her into film, why community matters, and how small rituals can make a long shoot day better.

As we head into February, productions are active across the regions with more projects preparing to roll

Not every essential team member carries a radio, clipboard, or call sheet.

Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista Are Bickering Brothers Who Battle the Yakuza in ‘Wrecking Crew’ Trailer

This Member Spotlight highlights Adrian Hebron, whose journey from apprentice sparky to long-time gaffer reflects a lifetime of skill, grit, and support for crew.

FilmChaplain sits at the intersection of filmmaking and chaplaincy, providing on-set support tailored to the realities of screen production. Kevin Denholm shares why wellbeing can’t be an afterthought, and how proactive care is changing the culture on set.