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Overheads
So You Think You're Insured?

Overheads
So You Think You're Insured?
Exploring the impact of extended work hours on insurance coverage and crew safety in film production.
insurance coverage, long work hours, film industry, crew fatigue, negligence clause, reasonable care, Health & Safety Act, production risks, insurance disputes, extended hours, accident liability, car insurance, income protection insurance, Crombie Lockwood, AA Insurance, Sovereign Assurance, production companies, risk management, legal implications, film crew safety, workplace fatigue, policy reviews, liability insurance, production managers, Jennifer Butcher.
Exploring the impact of extended work hours on insurance coverage and crew safety in film production.


President's Rave
Refining the LONO Process

President's Rave
Refining the LONO Process
Improving fairness, transparency, and local crew prioritization in New Zealand's screen industry hiring.
screen industry, New Zealand, LONO process, Letter of Non-Objection, local crew, offshore workers, NZ film guild, production hiring, transparency, fairness, crew shortages, studio space, industry resilience, MIQ essential workers, CER agreement, local availability, production roles, SIGANZ website, guild members, hiring concerns, process review, Brendon Durey
Improving fairness, transparency, and local crew prioritization in New Zealand's screen industry hiring.


In Focus
From Film Set to Front Line

In Focus
From Film Set to Front Line
Kimberley Hikaka shares parallels between film production and humanitarian work with Médecins Sans Frontières.
Kimberley Hikaka, Médecins Sans Frontières, MSF, humanitarian aid, film production, Downton Abbey, project management, cholera response, Malawi, Yemen, Libya, Papua New Guinea, teamwork, logistics, storytelling, filmmaking, medical aid, emergency response, production skills, resilience, global communities, Doctors Without Borders, empathy, humanitarian careers, balancing careers, disaster zones.
Kimberley Hikaka shares parallels between film production and humanitarian work with Médecins Sans Frontières.


Wide Angle
One Year On, the Film Industry Is Back

Wide Angle
One Year On, the Film Industry Is Back
Navigating post-COVID challenges and opportunities in New Zealand's thriving film and production industry.
New Zealand screen sector, NZFC, COVID-19 recovery, Screen Production Recovery Fund, local productions, international productions, capability funding, NZSPG, Avatar sequels, Power Rangers, feature films, television series, production boom, crew shortages, economic impact, hospitality support, sustainability, gender diversity, Māori editors, diversity programs, film production grants, screen industry growth, Annabelle Sheehan, NZ Film Commission.
Navigating post-COVID challenges and opportunities in New Zealand's thriving film and production industry.


Editorial
Industry Momentum and Reflections

Editorial
Industry Momentum and Reflections
Exploring Aotearoa's screen industry growth, farewells, and safety reminders in challenging yet promising times.
screen industry, New Zealand, Aotearoa, film apprenticeship, crew training, production boom, global jobs, NZFC, Annabelle Sheehan, Paul Richards, Paul Verrall, Melanoma awareness, skin cancer, outdoor workers, SPFX legend, Wellington film sets, TVCs, industry safety, production capacity, screen industry resilience, studio growth
Exploring Aotearoa's screen industry growth, farewells, and safety reminders in challenging yet promising times.


Behind the Scenes
Guild Updates and Initiatives

Behind the Scenes
Guild Updates and Initiatives
Key developments in training, workplace respect, rate reviews, and mental health support for screen workers.
screen industry, New Zealand, film guild, international crew, Letters of Non-Objection, ScreenSafe, Working with Children guidelines, Set Ready Go, Screen Skills workshops, Professional Respect Training, sexual harassment prevention, workplace bullying, rate card review, Crew Reps, production communication, Vista Foundation, film crew counseling, mental health, workplace culture, industry marathon, Paul Richards, Paul Verrall
Key developments in training, workplace respect, rate reviews, and mental health support for screen workers.


Newbie Profile
Maggie Webster-Shadbolt

Newbie Profile
Maggie Webster-Shadbolt
Reflections on starting out, cross-departmental teamwork, and New Zealand’s opportunities for industry growth.
New Zealand screen industry, film school, Lowdown Dirty Criminals, film career, television career, behind the scenes, social media publicity, cross-departmental work, resourcefulness, crew teamwork, Guild membership, upskilling, industry growth, local crew, sustainable industry, new studios, 2021 opportunities, production challenges, Kiwi adaptability, career reflections.
Reflections on starting out, cross-departmental teamwork, and New Zealand’s opportunities for industry growth.


Regional Wrap
Farewell to a Queenstown Icon

Regional Wrap
Farewell to a Queenstown Icon
Honoring Annie Weston’s legacy of advocacy, leadership, and dedication to Queenstown’s film industry.
Annie Weston, Queenstown film industry, Auckland relocation, film advocacy, crew fairness, production management, Blue Book update, crew conditions, Queenstown Cheerleader, film knowledge, film safety, crew overtime, Queenstown projects, Auckland projects, Guild president, film legacy, Mountain Scene, Shoot NZ, partner Phil, film community, film industry transition, Queenstown tribute.
Honoring Annie Weston’s legacy of advocacy, leadership, and dedication to Queenstown’s film industry.


Regional Wrap
Canterbury's Sizzling Film Season

Regional Wrap
Canterbury's Sizzling Film Season
A busy summer brings workshops, remote filming, and regional growth to Canterbury’s thriving screen industry.
Canterbury film industry, summer filming, Screen CanterburyNZ, commercial sector, corporate filming, crew demand, remote filming, China productions, European productions, locations database, Michael Paletta, Justin Rypma, Rob Sarkies, directors workshop, lighting workshop, camera assisting workshop, WIFT, legal workshop, Hudson Gavin Martin, IP contracts, Chain of title, regional growth, sun safety, long days, film crew, Christmas break.
A busy summer brings workshops, remote filming, and regional growth to Canterbury’s thriving screen industry.


Regional Wrap
Bay of Plenty's Bright Future

Regional Wrap
Bay of Plenty's Bright Future
Māori cinema, regional growth, and a thriving production hub in the heart of Aotearoa.
Bay of Plenty, film production, Muru, Vegas TV series, Māori cinema, regional economy, crew internships, local employment, extras, White Street Studios, Film Bay of Plenty, regional growth, 2021 production, crew upskilling, infrastructure development, filming permits, summer moments, Aotearoa screen industry, Whakaari eruption, tourism recovery, Anton Steel, Jade.
Māori cinema, regional growth, and a thriving production hub in the heart of Aotearoa.


Regional Wrap
Looking Ahead to 2021

Regional Wrap
Looking Ahead to 2021
Reflecting on a bustling year and preparing for a tsunami of work in New Zealand’s screen industry.
New Zealand film industry, 2020 reflection, pandemic impact, Crew Wellington, industry growth, production boom, crew training, young talent, work-life balance, screen industry resilience, 2021 outlook, film production, post-pandemic recovery, FC queries, international productions, Godzone, busy schedules, film crew, industry adaptation, film community, future planning.
Reflecting on a bustling year and preparing for a tsunami of work in New Zealand’s screen industry.


Regional Wrap
Gratitude Amid Growth

Regional Wrap
Gratitude Amid Growth
Reflecting on a thriving film industry, resilience, and the importance of balance and community.
New Zealand film industry, Auckland, Screensafe, Covid-19 Action Group, crew support, counselling services, international crew, production growth, freelancer challenges, film community, infrastructure, Hobbit, Avatar, postproduction, skilled crew, national bubble, film safety, gratitude, work-life balance, family connections, industry resilience, crew training, film industry growth, 2020 reflection.
Reflecting on a thriving film industry, resilience, and the importance of balance and community.


In Memorium
Remembering Bill Godsen

In Memorium
Remembering Bill Godsen
A visionary leader who shaped New Zealand’s film culture, championing cinema and supporting filmmakers for decades.
Bill Gosden, New Zealand film festival, NZIFF, Gaylene Preston, Ant Timpson, Aotearoa cinema, film curation, cultural leadership, cinephile, national culture, independent film, filmmaking careers, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Crab Boy, Abel Ferrara, New Zealand cinema, film festival legacy, creative landscape, cultural impact, movie industry, film programming, mentorship, cinematic storytelling, tribute.
A visionary leader who shaped New Zealand’s film culture, championing cinema and supporting filmmakers for decades.


Techosphere
The Benefits of Engaging an Accountant

Techosphere
The Benefits of Engaging an Accountant
Key benefits of engaging an accountant for managing finances, saving time, and avoiding costly mistakes.
accounting, screen industry, bookkeeping, accountants, financial management, tax laws, GST, income tax, bookkeeping software, cloud accounting, project budgets, crew payments, financial errors, legal obligations, funding partners, screen-specific reporting, cost-saving, time efficiency, peace of mind, specialist accountants, financial expertise, monetary matters, IRD penalties, financial advice, project success.
Key benefits of engaging an accountant for managing finances, saving time, and avoiding costly mistakes.


President's Rave
Guild Reflects and Looks Ahead

President's Rave
Guild Reflects and Looks Ahead
Celebrating resilience, achievements, and preparing for a bustling year in New Zealand’s screen industry.
New Zealand screen industry, SIGANZ, Guild Executive, AGM, Covid challenges, Kelly Lucas, Sioux McDonald, Screensafe, professional respect courses, sexual harassment prevention, industry advocacy, Sean O’Neil, Peter McCaffery, Christian Gower, David Madigan, Jen Butcher, film production, offshore projects, local productions, Guild committees, workplace improvements, shooting destination, 2021 outlook.
Celebrating resilience, achievements, and preparing for a bustling year in New Zealand’s screen industry.


Behind the Scenes
2020 in Review: A Resilient Year

Behind the Scenes
2020 in Review: A Resilient Year
Celebrating industry perseverance, SIGANZ milestones, and preparing for a bustling 2021 in screen production.
SIGANZ, New Zealand screen industry, 2020 review, Covid resilience, ScreenSafe protocols, crew wellbeing, mental health, production growth, LONO process, rate card review, Professional Respect Workshops, sexual harassment prevention, bullying prevention, racism prevention, Working with Children guidelines, Blue Book, health and safety, NZTECHO magazine, Graeme Tuckett, Jason Bowden, Brendon Durey, Sioux Macdonald, Tyrone Payne, industry milestones, 2021 outlook.
Celebrating industry perseverance, SIGANZ milestones, and preparing for a bustling 2021 in screen production.