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NZTECHO #90 Update

Editorial
NZTECHO #90 Update
Despite ongoing challenges, NZTECHO #90 brings insightful contributions and regional updates for the screen industry.
NZTECHO, Auckland lockdown, industry challenges, film soundtracks, Peter Thornton, Simon Sweetman, New Zealand film, soundtracks, Adrian Hebron, testing and tagging, regional wrap-ups, Bay of Plenty, Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington, Marg Slater, industry updates, film industry, Covid-19, New Zealand screen sector, film production, safety protocols.
Despite ongoing challenges, NZTECHO #90 brings insightful contributions and regional updates for the screen industry.


Regional Wrap
Dunedin Screen Industry Update

Regional Wrap
Dunedin Screen Industry Update
Dunedin's screen industry is thriving with record-breaking productions and exciting developments in crew training, business growth, and new projects.
Dunedin, film industry, The Royal Treatment, One Lane Bridge S2, Under The Vines, Otago Region, local crew, Film Dunedin, Film Otago Southland, Film Queenstown Lakes, training, crew shortages, businesses for film productions, engineering, electrical services, catering, accommodation, recruitment, workshops, ScreenSafe, Rodney Cook, Stunt Workshop, Screen Ready Workshop, NHNZ, Te Puna Kairangi Premium Fund, Wildbear Aotearoa, Ollie Luck, There is no "I" in Threesome, NZIFF, Canvass, Emmy Awards, ARL, StatCast 3D, feature films, television projects, studio builds.
Dunedin's screen industry is thriving with record-breaking productions and exciting developments in crew training, business growth, and new projects.


Newbie Profile
Jymi Best

Newbie Profile
Jymi Best
A screen professional shares their journey from film school to becoming a skilled technician and their thoughts on strengthening New Zealand's film industry.
screen production, NZ film and TV school, camera department, Ken Saville, trainee staff, industry investment, production companies, subsidy, crew training, future-proofing, NZ film industry, professional facilities, growth, hard-working crew, world climate, filmmaking.
A screen professional shares their journey from film school to becoming a skilled technician and their thoughts on strengthening New Zealand's film industry.


Regional Wrap
Christchurch Film Industry Update

Regional Wrap
Christchurch Film Industry Update
Christchurch sees exciting developments with new productions, studio growth, and a regional production incentive.
Christchurch, film industry, winter, Canterbury, COVID-19, domestic productions, Amazon Studios, "Don't Make Me Go", Screen CanterburyNZ, regional production incentive, NZTE, regional studio report, large-scale productions, Temple Film Studios, studio development, pre-production, post-production, webseries, music videos, documentaries, Len Lye, Shayne Carter, Peninsula short film, Tribeca Film Festival, Second Chance Charlie, Agency Mechanic Group, Ethique, University of Canterbury, wardrobe department, Tina Hutchinson-Thomas, production workshops, Share the Knowledge, Production Coordinator workshop, direct flights, Los Angeles.
Christchurch sees exciting developments with new productions, studio growth, and a regional production incentive.


Regional Wrap
Queenstown Screen Industry Update

Regional Wrap
Queenstown Screen Industry Update
Queenstown faces quieter months but anticipates a busy winter with new studio developments on the horizon.
Queenstown, screen industry, autumn, winter, travel restrictions, film studio, MBIE, $20m fund, Queenstown Lakes economy, local crew, long-form productions, film studio development, SIGANZ, Sherwood Queenstown, Art Dept, Film Inc yard, Netflix, Sweet Tooth, production office, filming locations, film techos.
Queenstown faces quieter months but anticipates a busy winter with new studio developments on the horizon.


Regional Wrap
Winter Film Growth in the Bay

Regional Wrap
Winter Film Growth in the Bay
How Tauranga is seeing increased production, training opportunities, and a thriving local film community despite the cold.
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, film production, filming permits, economic growth, locations, crew, business ease, international project, local drama, TVNZ, Tohea apprenticeship, youth training, MBIE, Waiariki Films Studios, Steambox, Greenstone TV, up-skilling, film festivals, Matariki, Frankie Jean and the Morning Star, Film Bay of Plenty, film community, workshops, local filmmakers, restructuring, film industry.
How Tauranga is seeing increased production, training opportunities, and a thriving local film community despite the cold.


Regional Wrap
Auckland Film Industry Update

Regional Wrap
Auckland Film Industry Update
Navigating the winter hiatus, maintaining safety, and supporting collective bargaining in the screen sector.
Auckland, winter hiatus, film industry, Covid safety, health and safety, Film Industry Working Group, Minister, Blue Book, screen industry workers, contractors, collective bargaining, SPADA, NZAPG, advertising and producers, working conditions, membership, freelance crew, overtime, travel time, midnight loading, large productions, Evil Dead, Sweet Tooth, Cowboy Bebop, GSR, UAP production, Guild membership, screen sector support.
Navigating the winter hiatus, maintaining safety, and supporting collective bargaining in the screen sector.


Regional Wrap
Wellington's Film Industry Update

Regional Wrap
Wellington's Film Industry Update
Wellington experiences a shift in production workload, the end of Wellington Paranormal, and ongoing infrastructure growth.
Wellington, film production, TVC, techs, Auckland, long-running shows, Wellington Paranormal, Cuba Mall, overseas success, TV commercials, producers, directors, medium budget, Level 2 hiccup, infrastructure development, film industry growth, NZTECHO, crew capacity, production delays, local talent, screen industry.
Wellington experiences a shift in production workload, the end of Wellington Paranormal, and ongoing infrastructure growth.


In Focus
In Pursuit of as Sustainable Future

In Focus
In Pursuit of as Sustainable Future
Exploring Dunedin’s growth as a prime filming location and the thriving local content creation scene.
Dunedin, film industry, filming locations, Māori heritage, Scottish heritage, Otago Gold Rush, Larnach Castle, Out of the Blue, The Power of the Dog, The Royal Treatment, film crews, local production, Dunedin crew, NHNZ, ARL, Infinitum Studios, Theatreworks, local filmmakers, film infrastructure, regional development, documentary production, film studios, local content, creative industries, regional funding, sustainable film industry, Te Puna Kairangi Premium Fund, local storytellers, South Island productions.
Exploring Dunedin’s growth as a prime filming location and the thriving local content creation scene.


President's Rave
Supporting the NZ Film Industry

President's Rave
Supporting the NZ Film Industry
Addressing media misconceptions about the Screen Production Grant and the benefits of offshore productions to New Zealand's economy.
New Zealand Film & TV, NZSPG, Screen Production Grant, COVID-free status, offshore productions, media reporting, Hollywood in NZ, tax rebate, Amazon Tolkien show, foreign investment, film industry, production incentives, skill base, local production, industry growth, economic benefits, NZ economy, government coffers, film industry education, political support, public misconceptions, film workers, vendors, suppliers.
Addressing media misconceptions about the Screen Production Grant and the benefits of offshore productions to New Zealand's economy.


Wide Angle
ACC Challenges Film and TV Industry to Have a Hmm

Wide Angle
ACC Challenges Film and TV Industry to Have a Hmm
Understanding the risks of concussion on film sets and how to manage and prevent injuries in the industry.
concussion, film set safety, ACC, injury prevention, work-related concussion, New Zealand film industry, health and safety, stunt injuries, film production risks, ScreenSafe, injury claims, Preventable campaign, workplace safety, risk management, safety guidelines, concussion management, Four R's, work-related injuries, ACC claims, injury costs, safety culture, health and safety regulations, film industry well-being, safety protocols, film workers.
Understanding the risks of concussion on film sets and how to manage and prevent injuries in the industry.


Editorial
NZTECHO #89 Highlights

Editorial
NZTECHO #89 Highlights
Mid-year reflections, new contributions from Dunedin, and upcoming health-focused articles for the screen industry.
NZTECHO, film industry, Crew Wellington, Crew Auckland, health risks, onset workers, concussion, melanoma, Dunedin office, Rebecca Rowe, regional opportunities, production updates, Jymi Best, newbie column, health articles, industry contributions, local film productions, ACC, industry challenges, film sector support, NZ film news.
Mid-year reflections, new contributions from Dunedin, and upcoming health-focused articles for the screen industry.


Behind the Scenes
Guild Updates and Safety Focus

Behind the Scenes
Guild Updates and Safety Focus
COVID-19 reminders, child safety guidelines, upcoming workshops, and rate card review for the screen sector.
COVID-19, ScreenSafe, SIGANZ, child safety, working with children, NZ Child Safety Guidelines, Blue Book, professional respect, harassment, bullying, racism, rate card review, screen sector, guild updates, volunteer committee, Set Ready Go, workshops, legal support, contracts, mental health, crew safety, sexual harassment, bullying prevention, production training, Screen Skills, Marg Slater.
COVID-19 reminders, child safety guidelines, upcoming workshops, and rate card review for the screen sector.


Newbie Profile
Chris Hiles

Newbie Profile
Chris Hiles
Insights on New Zealand’s film industry growth, challenges, and the value of people and the Guild.
New Zealand film industry, RNZ, TV3, sound mixers, broadcasting, career reflections, industry challenges, infrastructure, Guild membership, crew working conditions, superannuation, kiwi saver, late lunch penalties, low-budget productions, NZ On Air, Film Commission, tax rebates, non-unionized industry, career shoutouts, Tony Johnson, Sam Spicer, Chris Sara, industry growth, work-life balance, Number 8 wire, creative ethics, sound mixers, film crew, Guild contributions.
Insights on New Zealand’s film industry growth, challenges, and the value of people and the Guild.


Regional Wrap
Dunedin's Production Highlights

Regional Wrap
Dunedin's Production Highlights
Netflix and local productions create opportunities for new talent and showcase Otago’s stunning locations.
Dunedin film industry, Netflix, The Royal Treatment, Under The Vines, One Lane Bridge, Central Otago, Queenstown productions, local crew, new talent, filmmaking opportunities, regional showcase, GSTV, young filmmakers, New Zealand locations, winter filming, tourist-free NZ, Nicola MacAllan, Otago productions, film community, Easter break, airwave showcases.
Netflix and local productions create opportunities for new talent and showcase Otago’s stunning locations.


Regional Wrap
Bay of Plenty's Film Growth

Regional Wrap
Bay of Plenty's Film Growth
A vibrant film hub emerges with diverse productions, international talent, and thriving local initiatives.
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand film, local productions, international projects, indigenous drama, Steambox Collective, Rotorua studios, White St studios, Tauranga Independent Films, networking events, Film Bay of Plenty, screenwriters group, writing challenges, guest speakers, Daryl Belbin, Joss King, Combat for Film workshop, children and teens, martial arts, TVNZ anthology, local drama, Anton Steel.
A vibrant film hub emerges with diverse productions, international talent, and thriving local initiatives.