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Martyn Sanderson, tribute, Simple Man, Blerta, actor, poet, The Scarecrow, The Bee King, Rangiatea Church, Otaki, family, community, social principles, The Lord of the Rings, film career, remembrance, funeral, heritage, actor’s legacy, emotional performance, theatre, New Zealand arts, storytelling, influence, socialism, inspiration, Mongolian funeral traditions, personal reflections, mourning, life journey, Blerta days.

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swearing, language, F-word, four-letter words, cultural change, language evolution, professional theatre, film sets, language freedom, censorship, shock value, English language, profanity, education, communication, workplace language, self-expression, social norms, taboos, fundamentalism, theatre, film crew, piercings, language context, social shocks, gender.

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Tom Burstyn, cinematography, filmmaking, Cloud South Films, New Zealand, Canada, Hollywood, documentary, biodynamic farming, Haskell Wexler, film partnerships, family, storytelling, producer roles, budget constraints, mistakes, filmmaking process, film industry, One Man One Cow One Planet, This Way of Life, film philosophy, artistic integrity.

Guild membership, financial struggles, industry unemployment, monthly installments, fees, resignation, financial relief, payment options, economic challenges, membership renewal, future plans, support, industry hardships, fee structure, political optimism, Tony F., membership policies, financial flexibility, fee payment.

Martyn Sanderson, Rangiatea Church, Otaki, Aotearoa, legacy, arts contribution, screen workers, ACC, Sir Owen Woodhouse, National Government, insurance, flat-rate levy, Technicians’ Guild, name change, art department, make-up, wardrobe, production office, location management, screen production, Techos Guild, community, social issues, funeral, remembrance, inspiration, work conditions, New Zealand arts, memorial, storytelling, cultural impact.

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Tom Burstyn, cinematography, documentary filmmaking, Hollywood, feature films, camera work, National Film Board, experimental filmmaking, camera operator, New Zealand, lost tribe, film crew, Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, post-financial America, film industry decline, independent films, storytelling, social commentary, creative passion, mid-life career change.

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Guild name change, membership, screen crew, screen workers, NZTECHO, film schools, crew organization, Screen Crew Association of NZ, Screen Crew Guild, screen industry, branding, misconceptions, name debate, screen crafts, education, crew diversity, film industry, membership growth, constitutional revision, AGM discussions, organizational change.

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Guild membership, cinema discounts, Academy Cinema, Rialto Cinemas, Data Book, OnFilm Magazine, mobile phone discount, public liability insurance, autocue hire, comedy discounts, hire equipment, Interislander, medical insurance, Resenes, Sunglass Bar, member benefits, Guild fees.