Film Auckland, ARC, screen industry, location access, accreditation, environmental impact, vehicles on beaches, self-regulation, location scouts, production managers, offshore productions, permits, stewardship, consultation, ecological footprint, environmental respect, protocols, board members, workshops, issues.

Avatar, crew behaviour, working hours, protest, overtime, Outrageous Fortune, actor negotiations, producers, Actors Equity, standard contracts, SPADA, film production, collective agreements, Hokianga Film Festival, local filmmakers, ACE courses, screen industry, public funding, contract disputes, community well-being.

Guild office, transitional phase, Executive Officer, Accounts Officer, office duties, NZTECHO, membership, strategic planning, SUGAR software, remote access, Becks Jellie, Filmcrews, GST, offshore companies, penalties, early starts, late starts, Blue Book, communication, production companies, unresolved disputes.

Blue Book, truck driving, crew hours, breaks, NZTA, swing driver, fines, production, safety, legal compliance, Chain of Responsibility, Guild, risk.

guild opinion, health and safety, truck driver breaks, new truck driving rules, crew members, production responsibility, logbooks, false details, PM's, HOD's, legal accountability, swing drivers, TVC sector, drama productions, feature films, truck movements, break scheduling, coercion, health safety cost, legal implications, production schedules.

truck driver rules, half-hour break, new legislation, logbook compliance, film industry, crew call, paid employment, commercials, dramas, swing drivers, work time, legal risks, health and safety, safety violations, producers, industry schedule, break enforcement, legal accountability, budget issues, logbook falsification, manslaughter risk, vehicle accidents.

Blue Book, Cowley Films, TVC, Craig Sinclair, New Zealand Line Producer, crew consultation, collective agreement, US production, OT, Broken Turnaround, Swing Drivers, 7th Filming Day, written parameters, scheduling costs, fairness, production standards, industry guidelines, crew rights, successful job, Wellington Branch Chair, Carey Johnson.

Jennifer Butcher, NZ Film Commission, Techos’ Guild, immigration, LONO, temporary work permits, cost recovery, income generator, work permit applications, revenue-raising, Fritha, funding needs, WIFT, SDG, up-skilling workshops, Safety Code of Practice, Kiwi crew, crew opportunities, industry funding, international reputation, Immigration NZ, misconceptions.

WIFT NZ, Women in Film and Television, NZFC funding, film industry, television crossover, mentoring programme, workshops, seminars, internships, networking, professional development, capacity building, technical areas, gender inclusivity, minimal overheads, Anne O’Brien, industry support, Techos’ Guild, member contributions, film sector, New Zealand.

Robert Bruce, agent, stunt choreographer, actor, wrestling, fight choreography, industry mentor, screen production, Mercury Theatre, Ugly Agency, personal integrity, funeral tribute, Kiwi actors, street fighting, Glasgow-style fighting, Temuera Morrison, Once Were Warriors, actor’s agent, legacy, acting career, industry influence, fight sequences, career transition.

Allen Guilford, cinematographer, New Zealand film industry, The Lord of the Rings, What Became of the Broken-Hearted, The Footstep Man, The Climb, documentary filmmaker, road accident, loss of sight, camera operator, Lost Tribe, Worzel Gummidge, Xena, Hercules, lighting techniques, naturalism in cinematography, Peter Bird documentary, creative mentor, industry pioneer, visual artistry, tragic accident, legacy in cinematography, friendship, generosity of spirit, film awards, Kiwi film community.

New Year, industry loss, grief, membership support, SUGAR database, invoicing, payment issues, public liability, vehicle insurance, crew resources, safety code, minor insurance disputes, crew contracts, NZTECHO, Mark of the Lion, insurance advice, Guild updates, member feedback, challenges, transitional phase, production companies, invoicing workshop, timely payment, crew insurance.

Patrick McGoohan, Harold Pinter, Al Guilford, Robert Bruce, tributes, Bryan Shaw, email addresses, urgent communications, postal addresses, contact details, Grace Mok, Lisa Wildemoth, membership updates, automatic payments, guild membership, Tony F, magazine returns, April due date, members.

poly, sustainability, green practices, film industry, resources, alternatives, building materials, insulating materials, sets, soft light, lighting, cheap, quick, easy, Jim Bartle, Hanky, environmental impact, production materials, construction, coolstores, alternative products.

First AD, TVC, wedding dress, commercial shoot, Auckland, location change, timing issues, Astra Bridal, bride, location manager, Reuben King, Arjen Stienstra, shoot delay, overtime, budget, Symonds Street, Gina’s, bridal shop, real bride, filming, location fee, happy ending, surprise encounter.

Fat and Thin Productions, crew payment issues, collective agreement, New Zealand film industry, producer obligations, deal memo, crew protection, Blue Book, minimum budget allocation, rescue packages, rent, fair pay, meal penalties, call times, pre-call hours, hair and makeup, Laundry Warrior, crew rights, production accountability, industry fairness, equitable compensation.