What freelance work in screen really involves behind the scenes, from tax and GST to cash flow and ACC

Not just membership. Real support, practical tools, and a collective voice for screen crew across Aotearoa.

Weather Holds are widely used across Aotearoa, yet often misunderstood. Here’s how they operate under the Blue Book.

Murray Milne could have gone into aviation, but chose film instead - still working in the air, just through the lens.

Kōawa Studios brings much-needed production infrastructure to Christchurch, supporting film, TV, and digital projects across the South Island.

Using your car for work? What crew need to know about insurance, gear, and when cover may fall short.

Brendan Dee and Rohan Satyanand on digital workflows, on-set tech, and modern production demands in Aotearoa.

National supply remains stable, but local stockouts, rising prices, and uneven access are emerging risks.

From five seconds of stop motion a day to holding pace on live action sets, Lou reflects on what keeps a set running.

Multiple productions are currently active, with a mix of new projects and returning favourites. Below is a snapshot of what’s on set.

Travel within the 20km Travel Zone is generally considered normal commuting. However, there are specific situations where travel may still be billable.

Filming across Canterbury meant more than locations, it required smart logistics, local crews, and creative problem solving.

Indiana Bones and her on-set adventures, featured in Pets on Set

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.