HD, Spartacus, digital cameras, 35mm film, green screen, visual effects, production design, high-definition, slow motion, Phantom camera, stunts, film vs digital, technology, filmmaking, post-production, CGI, VFX, art department, director, camera work, lighting

commercialisation, screen industry, entrepreneurs, business ideas, NZ technicians, startups, innovation, pattern-making tool, digital tools, film industry, Rubber Monkey, FilmConvert, Photo Higher, tech business, high-altitude glider planes, business incubator, business growth, intellectual property, independent contractors, NZ business support.

unpaid wages, film production, statutory demand, creditors, legal action, liquidation, GST refund, debt recovery, company liquidation, film industry disputes, payment issues, Bollywood production, Players Film Ltd, film set issues, safety concerns, legal rights, film workers, contract disputes, production company, creditor rights, film crew.

safety, screen production, health and safety, overtime, working hours, crew well-being, Techos’ Guild, production schedules, long days, driving hours, safety measures, department of labour, contract workers, freelancers, professional responsibility, production issues, work-life balance, unsafe practices, crew safety, filming schedules, worker advocacy.

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screen industry, winter issue, production peaks, mentoring, Escalator funding, low-budget, fatigue, long shoot days, Spartacus, post-production, weather, clouds, bookkeeping, GST, overheads, legal advice, Players, feature film, Queenstown grip, Josh, business tips, industry innovations.

Dave Brown, Gaffer, lighting department, electrical contracting, film industry, career journey, New Zealand film, technicians, cinematography, TVCs, features, industry challenges, self-taught talent, crew appreciation, electrical contracting, backup plans, film production, crew strength, industry evolution, Wellington film, NZ Film & Video Technicians’ Guild, film work experience, industry training.

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NZ screen industry, innovation, technicians, business ventures, Hil Cook, Angela Duncan, SPFX, prosthetics, makeup, workshops, Bobbi Brown, product development, iPhone app, HER Regional Wellington Businesswoman, Grow Wellington, entrepreneurship, income generation, creative solutions, funding, Chloe Dallaway, business support, economic development.

Christchurch, earthquake, recovery, guild members, support, Brian Nelson, Stephen Buckland, Malcolm York, Firework Professionals, Anthony Lealand, Sue Ruffell, Ruffell Films, special effects, studio space, Graeme Tetley, screenwriter, NZTECHO, loss, solidarity, CTV, search and rescue, community.

contractors, film industry, safety, insurance, taxation, accountant, invoicing, Blue Book, payment terms, contracts, work conditions, independent contractor, ACC, public liability, GST, tax return, legal rights, crew resources, producer, business advice, production crew.

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Grant Bailey, set construction, furniture design, interior design, architect, film industry, TV ads, set building, carpentry, NZ film industry, creative process, production designer, props, artistic expression, advertising, set manager, set design, work environment, fashion industry, sculpture, creativity.

employment law, NZ Actors' Equity, The Hobbit, National government, contractors, film production, contractor status, employee status, film industry, Warner Bros, Bryson case, labor laws, legal rights, NZ film industry, screen production, work conditions, contractors' rights, film studios, legal reforms, policy changes, film crew.

set construction, Steve Wilson, set builders, construction department, screen production, film industry, TVNZ, specialized jobs, set design, carpentry, feature films, advertising, set building techniques, long hours, construction manager, work conditions, building sets, networks, relationships, work environment, temporary structures, construction challenges.

Christchurch, Japan, screen production, industry issues, immigration laws, temporary work visas, Department of Labour, Health and Safety Code, Environment Code, Techos Guild, Actors Equity, Screen Directors Guild, workers’ representative, government, recession, economic growth, technology consumption, industry challenges, industry consultation, economic slowdown, sustainability, guild membership.