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Back in the Day
A Year of Growth

Back in the Day
A Year of Growth
Reflecting on a successful year with industry recovery, membership growth, and safety initiatives.
Albol, Richard Bluck, Techos’ Guild, screen incentives, NZ dollar, industry growth, immigration, NZFC, skill shortages, training, workshops, safety, Big Screen Symposium, Guild benefits, Lighthouse Theatre, The Roxy Cinema, Glengarry Wines, Blue Book, collective bargaining, membership growth, advertising sector, NZFC partnerships, Screen Production, Development Association, industry optimism, Christmas, 2015.
Reflecting on a successful year with industry recovery, membership growth, and safety initiatives.


President's Rave
Reflections on Guild Leadership

President's Rave
Reflections on Guild Leadership
Albol reflects on his presidency, industry growth, challenges, and the future of NZ’s screen production.
Albol, national president, Techos’ Guild, NZ film industry, screen production, Miramar, Wellington, film facilities, international productions, public money, grants, subsidies, Auckland, skilled labor, tertiary education, screen production courses, remuneration rates, workers’ rights, immigration policies, The Hobbit, contractor status, workplace relations, safety, workshops, Charlie McLellan, VFX, Safety Code of Practice, Richard Bluck, industry challenges, NZ films.
Albol reflects on his presidency, industry growth, challenges, and the future of NZ’s screen production.


Editorial
Screen Incentives and Safety

Editorial
Screen Incentives and Safety
NZ’s screen production incentives and upcoming safety legislation shape the film industry’s future.
New Zealand Screen Production Grant, NZ Film Commission, Naomi Wallwork, screen incentives, health and safety, Philip McCarthy, safety bill, Techos’ Guild, safety workshop, collaboration, film industry, TV productions, workplace safety, NZ film crew, legislation, penalties, workplace management, industry downturn, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, crew collaboration, 2015 industry outlook.
NZ’s screen production incentives and upcoming safety legislation shape the film industry’s future.


In Memorium
Remembering Caterina De Nave

In Memorium
Remembering Caterina De Nave
A tribute to a trailblazer, mentor, and beloved colleague in the screen industry.
Caterina De Nave, screen industry, director, producer, network executive, mentor, generosity, creativity, leadership, tribute, Aotearoa, storytelling, legacy, loss, leukaemia, donations, remembrance, kindness, inspiration, courage, generosity.
A tribute to a trailblazer, mentor, and beloved colleague in the screen industry.


News
Screen Industry Election Talk

News
Screen Industry Election Talk
MPs discuss incentives, domestic growth, and infrastructure needs for the NZ screen industry.
screen industry, election forum, Melissa Lee, Denise Roche, Jacinda Ardern, NZ film, incentives, infrastructure, tourism, intellectual property, domestic production, international productions, creative industries, economy, Labour Party, National Party, Green Party, Auckland, public broadcaster, Reserve Bank, film policy, studio development.
MPs discuss incentives, domestic growth, and infrastructure needs for the NZ screen industry.


Point of View
Click Clack Click

Point of View
Click Clack Click
Filmmakers discuss challenges, tech choices, and local collaboration for short film in Invercargill.
Click Clack Click, Invercargill, short film, production manager, cinematography, MoVI, dance sequence, night shoot, Alexa, Red Epic, ballet, New Zealand film, behind-the-scenes, filmmaking, visual style, film crew, fantasy sequence, local support, filmmaking challenges, equipment, Southland.
Filmmakers discuss challenges, tech choices, and local collaboration for short film in Invercargill.


Newbie Profile
Liam James

Newbie Profile
Liam James
Dunedin-based sound engineer shares his journey into the film industry and challenges faced.
film sound, audio production, Dunedin, sound engineer, field-recording, post-production, sound department, film industry, New Zealand film, live sound, film projects, sound challenges, government support, crew collaboration, sound on set, industry sustainability, learning experience, film career, NZ film community, sound knowledge, film equipment.
Dunedin-based sound engineer shares his journey into the film industry and challenges faced.


Upskill
Grow Wellington

Upskill
Grow Wellington
A new program trains aspiring location and production managers to fill skills gap in Wellington.
Film Wellington, internship, location managers, production managers, Wellington, New Zealand Film and Television School, screen projects, skills gap, location scouting, production roles, community engagement, health and safety, traffic management, film industry, screen sector, Grow Wellington, Bonnie Philp, Women in Film and Television NZ, Robin Laing scholarship, location permitting, traffic management, NZ screen industry.
A new program trains aspiring location and production managers to fill skills gap in Wellington.


Safety
Techos' Workshop: Time to Talk Film Industry Safety

Safety
Techos' Workshop: Time to Talk Film Industry Safety
Increased awareness of safety issues following recent tragedies sparks discussions on improving set safety practices.
film industry, safety, health and safety, accidents, fatigue, safety regulations, WorkSafe NZ, Midnight Rider, NZ productions, overseas productions, safety workshops, Techos' Guild, health and safety Act, fatigue risks, safety compliance, safety officer, production safety, documentary, filming hours, safety protocols, safety culture.
Increased awareness of safety issues following recent tragedies sparks discussions on improving set safety practices.


Regional Wrap
Wellington's Filmmaking Buzz

Regional Wrap
Wellington's Filmmaking Buzz
Successes like What We Do in the Shadows and rumors of big projects fuel excitement.
Wellington, commercial shoots, What We Do in the Shadows, Rob Sarkie, TV movie, Consent, film festival, Avalon studios, Miramar, Avatar, Disney project, Thunderbirds, Jason Stutter, horror movie, The Light Between Oceans, Crew Wellington, Crew South, Christchurch, Nelson, Dunedin, Queenstown.
Successes like What We Do in the Shadows and rumors of big projects fuel excitement.


Regional Wrap
Challenges and Opportunities in TVC Industry

Regional Wrap
Challenges and Opportunities in TVC Industry
Smaller jobs, strong dollar, and safety regulations shape the industry's current landscape.
TVC industry, winter, snow, crew, production, small cameras, web campaigns, strong dollar, South Africa, South America, Spain, feature films, incentives, CGI, location shoots, uncertainty, Techos' Guild, safety workshop, health and safety, insurance, Department of Conservation, permitting, South Island, vehicles, boats, aircraft.
Smaller jobs, strong dollar, and safety regulations shape the industry's current landscape.


Regional Wrap
Spring Brings New Film Opportunities

Regional Wrap
Spring Brings New Film Opportunities
Exciting feature films and dramas set to start, but crew shortages expected in Auckland.
Spring, Filmcrews, elections, Power Rangers, Born To Dance, The Light Between Oceans, Outrageous Fortune, Auckland, crew shortages, production, grip departments, Caterina De Nave, South Pacific Pictures, Shortland Street, NZ film industry, Tammy Davis, Dreamworks, film production, industry gaps, NZ dramas, feature films, mentor.
Exciting feature films and dramas set to start, but crew shortages expected in Auckland.


Wide Angle
Bethells' Lasting Effect

Wide Angle
Bethells' Lasting Effect
A filmmaker’s paradise with natural beauty and community support for over 35 years.
Bethells Beach, filmmaking, NZ locations, community support, filming logistics, Waiheke Island, film production, Children of Fire Mountain, Xena, Hercules, Power Rangers, Black Beauty, film history, filming environment, low-budget films, film industry support, Te Kawarau, film scouts, local filmmakers, Ross Bethell, Toa Fraser, The Dead Lands.
A filmmaker’s paradise with natural beauty and community support for over 35 years.


Back in the Day
In the Shadow of King Lear

Back in the Day
In the Shadow of King Lear
Waka Attewell reflects on documenting actor Ian Mune’s journey with Shakespeare.
Cinematography, documentary, Ian Mune, King Lear, Shakespeare, filmmaking, production, Waka Attewell, rehearsal process, creative journey, actor's preparation, post-production, editing, monochrome, 4:3 format, 16:9, story-telling, theatre, acting, director, Caterina De Nave.
Waka Attewell reflects on documenting actor Ian Mune’s journey with Shakespeare.


In Focus
Courageous Filmmaking

In Focus
Courageous Filmmaking
Vincent Paunovic and Scott Elder reflect on their brave filmmaking journey in PNG, documenting sorcery and its devastating impact.
Papua New Guinea, sorcery, sanguma, documentary, Accused, Vincent Paunovic, Scott Elder, killings, cultural beliefs, betel nut, interviews, police, Oxfam, highlands, tribal conflict, filmmaking, self-funded project, cultural integration, remote locations, international co-production, documentary filmmaking, sorcery victims, PNG culture, humanitarian aid, film production.
Vincent Paunovic and Scott Elder reflect on their brave filmmaking journey in PNG, documenting sorcery and its devastating impact.


The Fine Print
The Digital Revolution Is Here (Finally, Maybe)...

The Fine Print
The Digital Revolution Is Here (Finally, Maybe)...
Tim Riley discusses the rise of digital distribution models and their impact on film in NZ.
digital distribution, film industry, VOD, Netflix, Toronto International Film Festival, hybrid distribution, theatrical on demand, Magnolia Pictures, ABCs of Death, Vimeo, Quickflix, NZFC, Lightbox, NZ film market, film release strategies, Netflix in NZ, cultural shift, Telecom, movie premieres, film sales, content distribution.
Tim Riley discusses the rise of digital distribution models and their impact on film in NZ.