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President's Rave
Navigating the Gig Economy

President's Rave
Navigating the Gig Economy
The rise of freelance work and challenges in New Zealand’s evolving screen industry.
gig economy, film industry, freelancing, New Zealand, contracts, workforce, training, tax, credit, TVC industry, subcontracting, advertising agencies, production companies, creative, offshore productions, location shoots, social media formats, marketing, post-production, drama, feature films, episodic drama, self-employed, Blue Book, SIG, William Goldman, career future-proofing, industry change, freelance directors.
The rise of freelance work and challenges in New Zealand’s evolving screen industry.


Editorial
Saluting Industry Pioneers

Editorial
Saluting Industry Pioneers
Honoring Geoff, Andy, and key figures shaping New Zealand’s film industry legacy.
Geoff, Andy Reid, Waka Attewell, John Reid, Pacific Films, New Zealand film industry, film offices, regional film support, Queenstown film office, South Island, John O’Shea, Whatever It Takes, film-making, industry legacy, film community, NZTECHO, Guild, Annie Weston, Reece Baker, film pioneers, industry roots, film history, Kiwi filmmakers.
Honoring Geoff, Andy, and key figures shaping New Zealand’s film industry legacy.


Newbie Profile
Taulua Moimoi

Newbie Profile
Taulua Moimoi
A career path from Office Manager to freelance Location Scout, with a focus on fair working conditions.
film industry, freelancer, Location Scout, TVC production, storytelling, shoot preparation, Techos’ Guild, fair working conditions, locations department, film permits, location owners, mentoring, crew roles, location management, workplace advocacy, career path, creative work, film industry challenges, career goals, Guild membership, production teams, location shoot, industry change.
A career path from Office Manager to freelance Location Scout, with a focus on fair working conditions.


Regional Wrap
Wellington's Busy Production Season

Regional Wrap
Wellington's Busy Production Season
From TVCs to big-budget films, Wellington’s screen industry is thriving as production ramps up.
Wellington, screen industry, TVCs, Crew Wellington, camera crews, Avatar, Miramar, Avalon Studios, debut feature, Wellington director, new CEO, Mulan, production boom, tech crew, Auckland, industry growth, summer production, film production, screen industry updates.
From TVCs to big-budget films, Wellington’s screen industry is thriving as production ramps up.


Regional Wrap
Crew Boom Across New Zealand

Regional Wrap
Crew Boom Across New Zealand
From a slow winter to a thriving production season, the screen industry is bustling with new opportunities.
Screen Industry Guild, Auckland, crew opportunities, long form dramas, feature films, series, upskilling, overdrafts, visa applications, Blue Book, Screensafe, Richard Bluck, safety code, industry climate, name change, Hollywood Reporter, Auckland facilities, production locations, film industry growth, new leadership, production support, film industry news.
From a slow winter to a thriving production season, the screen industry is bustling with new opportunities.


Regional Wrap
Film Industry Growth and Challenges

Regional Wrap
Film Industry Growth and Challenges
From the UK film boom to regional NZ production, the screen industry is thriving amidst global shifts.
UK film industry, growth, tax incentives, blockbusters, James Bond, Harry Potter, Star Wars, English language, Brexit, skilled workforce, NZ film industry, immigration, incentives, Art Department, Mulan, Waitaki district, Australian TVCs, Japanese films, US films, Korean films, Film Otago Southland, Industry Directory, regional film offices, local crew, NZ production, global production.
From the UK film boom to regional NZ production, the screen industry is thriving amidst global shifts.


Techosphere
Annabelle Sheehan the CEO Looks Back Over Her First Nine Months

Techosphere
Annabelle Sheehan the CEO Looks Back Over Her First Nine Months
NZFC’s role in supporting local talent, international productions, and expanding the screen industry.
New Zealand Film Commission, NZFC, film industry, local production, international production, Māori filmmakers, women filmmakers, 125 Fund, talent development, funding opportunities, Kumeu Film Studio, Auckland film industry, screen agencies, production support, NZSPG, film incentives, screen culture, New Zealand stories, economic impact, creative industries, film festivals, The Breaker Upperers, Waru, Taika Waititi, Niki Caro, Mission Impossible, global brand, international success, New Zealand International Film Festival, Netflix, box office, cultural identity, film production, industry expansion.
NZFC’s role in supporting local talent, international productions, and expanding the screen industry.


Techosphere
The Voice of New Zealand Crews

Techosphere
The Voice of New Zealand Crews
A guide to understanding the structure, roles, and responsibilities within the Screen Industry Guild.
Screen Industry Guild, governance, Blue Book, ScreenSafe, New Zealand crews, professional standards, union, branch committees, national executive, guild members, membership, ethical standards, safe work practices, media engagement, NZTECHO, feedback, surveys, networking, educational events, member benefits, branch meetings, AGM, advocacy, immigration, visa letters, crew representation, production support, guild objectives, industry cooperation.
A guide to understanding the structure, roles, and responsibilities within the Screen Industry Guild.


In Focus
My Year With Bryan

In Focus
My Year With Bryan
The journey of Bryan Bruce, from investigative journalism to building New Zealand’s own public TV station.
Bryan Bruce, New Zealand Public Television, NZPTV, investigative journalism, socialist, TV networks, TV production, broadcast TV, independent production, economic program, climate change, media revolution, truth in media, television history, Rogeromics, child poverty, New Zealand history, performance direction, media integrity, content sharing, media evolution, independent media, NZPTV launch, economic thinking, Bryan Bruce’s career, media change, content without borders, public broadcasting.
The journey of Bryan Bruce, from investigative journalism to building New Zealand’s own public TV station.


The Fine Print
What You Need to Know About GST If You're Providing Services to People Outside NZ

The Fine Print
What You Need to Know About GST If You're Providing Services to People Outside NZ
Key steps and requirements for registering and managing GST in New Zealand.
GST registration, taxable activity, turnover, GST return, zero-rated supplies, tax invoices, myIR, Inland Revenue, accounting software, GST obligations, export services, non-residents, production services, GST on expenses, cancellation of GST registration, final GST return, assets, private use, business, tax laws, GST rates, filing frequency, NZ currency, GST tools.
Key steps and requirements for registering and managing GST in New Zealand.


President's Rave
Reflecting on Leadership and Future Goals

President's Rave
Reflecting on Leadership and Future Goals
A look back at leadership achievements and a call for continued dialogue and industry support.
SIGANZ, President’s Report, Guild leadership, Karla Rodgers, Sioux MacDonald, Blue Book, ScreenSafe, industry change, technology, feedback, workplace safety, funding decisions, producers, creatives, crew, audience experience, Benevolent Fund, fundraising, industry support, financial assistance, members’ families, heart breaking stories, industry-wide initiative, empowering industry, creative solutions, world-class screen industry.
A look back at leadership achievements and a call for continued dialogue and industry support.


Wide Angle
Screen Wellington: Making Wellington Wildly Famous

Wide Angle
Screen Wellington: Making Wellington Wildly Famous
Celebrating two decades of supporting the region’s film industry with innovation and advocacy.
Screen Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency, WREDA, film office, local councils, filming permits, film-friendly policies, local crew, digital permitting, industry support, Katie Frost, Alex Glasspool, location permits, production services, IP development, Wellington film industry, Weta Digital, Weta Workshop, Park Road Post Production, Stone Street Studios, Avalon Studios, feature films, TV series, commercials, Wellington Paranormal, Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement, production support, film industry growth, creative capital, regional economy, national collaboration.
Celebrating two decades of supporting the region’s film industry with innovation and advocacy.


Behind the Scenes
Guild Update and Industry Challenges

Behind the Scenes
Guild Update and Industry Challenges
Reflecting on leadership changes, new contracts, and the growing demand for skilled crew.
Screen Industry Guild, AGM, Richard Bluck, ScreenSafe, Health & Safety Amendment Act, WorkSafe, Blue Book, contractual hours, continuous working day, crew equipment insurance, US/European work system, contract addendums, crew approval, production contracts, industry growth, NZ films, TV series, production demand, crew availability, safety standards, Guild leadership, film industry, long form production, commercial market, summer production, local crew, crew feedback, NZ screen industry.
Reflecting on leadership changes, new contracts, and the growing demand for skilled crew.


Editorial
Spring Industry Update

Editorial
Spring Industry Update
Highlights from the Film Commission, Guild leadership, and exciting new industry insights.
Spring issue, Film Commission, Annabelle Sheehan, industry cyclical, studio shoots, exterior shoots, Screen Wellington, Auckland office, Te Wai Pounamu, Peter Parnham, Guild, Bryan Bruce, Waka Attewell, Taulua Moimoi, newbie profile, SIGANZ elections, new President, Annie Weston, Richard Bluck, industry news, executive members, film industry, Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency, production cycles, filming seasons.
Highlights from the Film Commission, Guild leadership, and exciting new industry insights.


Newbie Profile
Martin Le Breton

Newbie Profile
Martin Le Breton
A cinematic journey from Paris to New Zealand's film sets.
film industry, career transition, video engineering, cinema school, Paris, New Zealand, DIT role, broadcast industry, RF technician, satellite transmission, international career, Wellington, Krampus film, remote shooting locations, Techos’ Guild, industry protection, economic challenges, Richard Bluck, Mortal Engines, Weta Digital, motion capture, future roles, underwater shooting, guild goals, mid-scale productions, location diversity
A cinematic journey from Paris to New Zealand's film sets.


In Memorium
Remembering Karen Alexander

In Memorium
Remembering Karen Alexander
Celebrating a cornerstone of Wellington’s film community.
Karen Alexander, film industry, Wellington, New Zealand, community tribute, death announcement, legacy in filmmaking, loved mother, cherished grandmother, industry veteran, colleague remembrance, family members, personal impact, filmmaking contributions, career longevity, community loss, emotional tribute, professional influence, generational impact, industry mourning, lasting memories
Celebrating a cornerstone of Wellington’s film community.