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In Memorium
Remembering Adam Strange

In Memorium
Remembering Adam Strange
Donations for the care of Adam Strange’s family and support for Muriwai Volunteer Lifeguard Service.
Adam Strange, donations, Meg Strange, Indigo Strange, trust account, care support, Muriwai Volunteer Lifeguard Service, Sioux Macdonald, tragedy, fundraising, New Zealand film industry, community support, lifeguard service, family assistance, surf club, donation reference, A STRANGE, ADAM.
Donations for the care of Adam Strange’s family and support for Muriwai Volunteer Lifeguard Service.


Overheads
Home Movies by the Book

Overheads
Home Movies by the Book
Understanding tax deductions for home office expenses in the film industry, including GST and business use calculations.
home office expenses, tax return, GST, business use, film industry, mortgage interest, rent, rates, insurance, lighting, heating, repairs, maintenance, telephone, internet charges, stationery, depreciation, equipment, furniture, business line, private use, IRD, tax deductions, employee allowances.
Understanding tax deductions for home office expenses in the film industry, including GST and business use calculations.


Regional Wrap
A Quiet Summer in Queenstown

Regional Wrap
A Quiet Summer in Queenstown
Reflections on quiet summer work, personal projects, and upcoming Kiwi TV drama in Queenstown and Christchurch.
Queenstown, film industry, New Zealand, TVC, Guerrilla shoots, Canon, 4K television, Nurofen, helicopter pilot, Smirnoff, Cherokee Films, Dunlop, Dunedin, personal projects, Walking with Dinosaurs, Hope and Wire, Christchurch, Kiwi drama, earthquake, Albol, DoP, family time, production.
Reflections on quiet summer work, personal projects, and upcoming Kiwi TV drama in Queenstown and Christchurch.


Regional Wrap
Wellington's Film Landscape

Regional Wrap
Wellington's Film Landscape
Wellington’s media scene, Escalator scheme reflections, and the need for diversity in NZ television drama.
Wellington, film industry, television drama, Escalator scheme, NZFC funding, Girl vs Boy, The Hobbit, crew, commercial shoots, New Zealand drama, Avalon Studios, TVNZ, television production, Hope and Wire, Christchurch, film release, Berlin Film Festival, Shopping film, crew rates, industry initiatives, production companies, television diversity.
Wellington’s media scene, Escalator scheme reflections, and the need for diversity in NZ television drama.


In Focus
Keeping New Zealand as the Filming Destination of Choice - Part I

In Focus
Keeping New Zealand as the Filming Destination of Choice - Part I
Producers discuss challenges and strategies to keep New Zealand competitive in the international filming market.
New Zealand film industry, international clients, line production, filming locations, commercial shoots, global competition, exchange rate, crew rates, film-friendly environment, location costs, international service sector, repeat business, filming budgets, offshore productions, economic challenges, industry strategy, filming equipment, production services, crew collaboration, film market, international reputation.
Producers discuss challenges and strategies to keep New Zealand competitive in the international filming market.


Regional Wrap
Challenges for Local Production

Regional Wrap
Challenges for Local Production
Rising costs and global competition impact New Zealand's film industry.
film industry, local production, advertising trends, New Zealand dollar, Australia, commercials, production budgets, Filmcrews, South Pacific Pictures, small features, industry competition.
Rising costs and global competition impact New Zealand's film industry.


Feature
SPFX Keeping It Real

Feature
SPFX Keeping It Real
Brendon Durey discusses the challenges of physical special effects and the balancing act of safety, creativity, and budget in New Zealand's screen industry.
special effects, physical effects, safety, VFX, explosion, fire, film industry, SPFX, film safety, filmmaking challenges, production management, weather effects, New Zealand screen industry, safety regulations, compliance, budgets.
Brendon Durey discusses the challenges of physical special effects and the balancing act of safety, creativity, and budget in New Zealand's screen industry.


Close Up
Keeping the Home Fires Burning

Close Up
Keeping the Home Fires Burning
Women in the film industry share how they juggle freelance work with raising children.
freelance mothers, production management, childcare, work-life balance, women in film, TVC production, parenting, industry challenges, solo parenting, New Zealand film, career balance, guilt, support.
Women in the film industry share how they juggle freelance work with raising children.


Safety
Safety Above Board

Safety
Safety Above Board
Willy Heatley discusses safety challenges, improving practices, and the importance of vigilance on set.
film safety, risk management, safety officer, film industry, stunt safety, height access equipment, traffic safety, safety plans, special effects, health and safety, crew responsibility, Department of Labour, TVCs, cherry pickers, accident prevention, Spartacus, Power Rangers, safety protocols, production pressures, safety training, health and safety legislation, crew concerns.
Willy Heatley discusses safety challenges, improving practices, and the importance of vigilance on set.


President's Rave
Reflections on the Industry

President's Rave
Reflections on the Industry
Alun Bollinger discusses the changing industry, mentoring, crew representation, and challenges in production.
electric vehicles, RAV4 conversion, television budgets, TVC shoots, mentoring, Kiwi film industry, crew representation, crew reps, IMAGO, producer relationships, working conditions, overtime, safety, transport issues, Techos’ Guild, Hobbit dispute, crew contracts, industry growth, apprentice schemes, production challenges, crew support.
Alun Bollinger discusses the changing industry, mentoring, crew representation, and challenges in production.


The Fine Print
Pick Your Battles

The Fine Print
Pick Your Battles
Tim Riley discusses when it’s worth pursuing legal action and the associated costs and challenges.
legal action, cost-benefit analysis, suing, litigation risk, emotional cost, financial loss, legal disputes, cost of suing, court proceedings, mediation, legal fees, lawyer estimates, settlement, commercial proceedings, court system, legal advice, suing for revenge, litigation process, emotional toll, New Zealand courts, litigation risk.
Tim Riley discusses when it’s worth pursuing legal action and the associated costs and challenges.


Extreme Close Up
Uma Singh

Extreme Close Up
Uma Singh
Challenges and opportunities in bringing Bollywood to New Zealand and supporting local industries.
KURAN NZ, Bollywood, New Zealand film industry, tourism, technicians, actors, dance schools, economy, international competition, film-friendly countries, airfares, hotel discounts, location charges, film production, inflation, rates, filming equipment, technology, Bollywood trends, sustainable industry, government support, job creation, Kiwi jobs, film services.
Challenges and opportunities in bringing Bollywood to New Zealand and supporting local industries.


Editorial
A Quiet Start to 2013

Editorial
A Quiet Start to 2013
Insights into safety, special effects, balancing work and family, and industry losses.
2013, Guild, membership, non-profit, film effects, special effects, explosions, safety, juggling children, production careers, overseas filmmakers, New Zealand, Techos' Guild, Mike Hopkins, Oscar-winning, Adam Strange, industry loss, donations, TVC, sound editors, family support, film industry.
Insights into safety, special effects, balancing work and family, and industry losses.


Behind the Scenes
Call for Action on Immigration Rule Changes

Behind the Scenes
Call for Action on Immigration Rule Changes
A critical look at the 14-day rule and its impact on New Zealand’s film industry.
immigration rules, New Zealand, technicians, 14-day rule, film industry, local technicians, Guild, industry review, overseas crew, line production, public relations, environmental impact, safety practices, location permits, crew qualifications, industry engagement, member support, kaitiaki, film protocol, production security, industry future, rule changes.
A critical look at the 14-day rule and its impact on New Zealand’s film industry.


Simon Raby
Behind the Dop - More Than Meets the Lens

Simon Raby
Behind the Dop - More Than Meets the Lens
Simon Raby emphasizes the importance of respecting the director's vision, teamwork, and actor's space in filmmaking.
director's vision, crew unity, set etiquette, Simon Raby, filmmaking process, creative collaboration, actor respect, production team, set distractions, behind the scenes, director trust, film production, Lord of the Rings, team communication, film set dynamics, creative process, set discipline, actor's bubble, production realities, leadership on set, creative instincts, conflict resolution.
Simon Raby emphasizes the importance of respecting the director's vision, teamwork, and actor's space in filmmaking.


Overheads
Give Us Our Daily Allowance (and Let Us Account for It)

Overheads
Give Us Our Daily Allowance (and Let Us Account for It)
Key tips on correctly handling per diems, tax, GST, and income deductions for techos.
per diems, income tax, withholding tax, GST, film industry, New Zealand, loan-out company, tax deductions, catering, IRD, contractors, tax exemption, tax returns, personal tax summary, production companies, receipts, invoicing, expense claims, tax invoices, certificate of exemption, non-resident per diems.
Key tips on correctly handling per diems, tax, GST, and income deductions for techos.