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Techosphere
We Represent You!

Techosphere
We Represent You!
Meet the dedicated Guild members working to support and represent the NZ film industry.
Guild representatives, SIGANZ, Sioux Macdonald, Nick Treacy, Brendon Durey, Ben Vandepoel, Sean O'Neill, Rewa Harre, Steve King, Mareena King, Christian Gower, Richard Bluck, Ken Saville, Sally Cunningham, Adrian Hebron, Belindalee Hope, Richard Lander, Corey Le Vaillant, Annie Weston, Thomas Watson, John Allan, Wayne Allen, Nic MacAllan, Jo Bollinger, Pip Gillings, screen industry, production support, film industry leadership, health and safety, ScreenSafe, Blue Book, professional development, film crew, film industry advocacy.
Meet the dedicated Guild members working to support and represent the NZ film industry.


In Focus
Whatever It Takes

In Focus
Whatever It Takes
Exploring the life and impact of John O'Shea through John Reid’s detailed biography.
John O’Shea, Pacific Films, John Reid, Broken Barrier, New Zealand film, history, Pakeha, TV documentaries, NZBC, Shoreline, Tangatawhenua, Barry Barclay, filmmaking, Feltex awards, Te Rua, movie industry, racism, New Zealand cinema, Embassy Theatre, film industry growth, production records, NZFC, European office, deal makers, NZ documentaries, O’Shea's impact, film industry evolution, local cinema.
Exploring the life and impact of John O'Shea through John Reid’s detailed biography.


Wide Angle
Spotlight on the South

Wide Angle
Spotlight on the South
Discover world-class crew, locations, and equipment in New Zealand’s dynamic film region.
Film Otago Southland, location access, screen industry, film crew, production services, TVCs, feature films, video on demand, branded content, Otago, Southland, location scouts, film-friendly, UNESCO World Heritage, filming permits, New Zealand, global mindset, camera gear, drones, UAV operators, equipment, production departments, film industry support, local talent, Writers in Residence Programme, KJ Jennings, Kahli Scott, Antony Deaker, film commissioners, regional film offices, NZFC, film-friendly councils.
Discover world-class crew, locations, and equipment in New Zealand’s dynamic film region.


In Memorium
Remembering Geoffrey Peter Murphy

In Memorium
Remembering Geoffrey Peter Murphy
Celebrating the audacity, innovation, and legacy of New Zealand's pioneering film director.
Geoff Murphy, New Zealand film, Goodbye Pork Pie, Utu, The Quiet Earth, LOTR, stunts, film director, Hollywood, filmmaking, legacy, innovation, filmmaking approach, independence, screenwriting, film production, TVC, subversive films, film community, filmmakers, film industry, creative vision, director's cut, film classics, film history, Kiwi filmmakers, storytelling, film industry influence, production values, Hollywood directors.
Celebrating the audacity, innovation, and legacy of New Zealand's pioneering film director.


The Fine Print
Recommendations From the Film Industry Working Group

The Fine Print
Recommendations From the Film Industry Working Group
FIWG recommendations on contractor status, engagement principles, and NZ’s evolving screen industry law.
FIWG, Film Industry Working Group, Employment Relations Act, independent contractors, screen production workers, employment law, flexibility, screen production, video games, television production, screen entities, catering services, good faith, harassment, bullying, discrimination, contract termination, fair pay, collective bargaining, disputes, NZ film industry, worker protections, employment regime, production destination, labor laws.
FIWG recommendations on contractor status, engagement principles, and NZ’s evolving screen industry law.


Behind the Scenes
New Era for Screen Industry

Behind the Scenes
New Era for Screen Industry
Screen industry partnership with government, evolving work structures, and Blue Book guidelines.
screen industry, New Zealand, work legislation, government partnership, Film Industry Working Group, FIWG, Sioux Macdonald, Blue Book, French hours, continuous day, production guidelines, child actors, HODs, department vote, crew contract, transparency, production changes, negotiations, tools down, work standards, production shifts, film crew, industry changes, 2019.
Screen industry partnership with government, evolving work structures, and Blue Book guidelines.


President's Rave
Navigating the Gig Economy

President's Rave
Navigating the Gig Economy
The rise of freelance work and challenges in New Zealand’s evolving screen industry.
gig economy, film industry, freelancing, New Zealand, contracts, workforce, training, tax, credit, TVC industry, subcontracting, advertising agencies, production companies, creative, offshore productions, location shoots, social media formats, marketing, post-production, drama, feature films, episodic drama, self-employed, Blue Book, SIG, William Goldman, career future-proofing, industry change, freelance directors.
The rise of freelance work and challenges in New Zealand’s evolving screen industry.


Editorial
Saluting Industry Pioneers

Editorial
Saluting Industry Pioneers
Honoring Geoff, Andy, and key figures shaping New Zealand’s film industry legacy.
Geoff, Andy Reid, Waka Attewell, John Reid, Pacific Films, New Zealand film industry, film offices, regional film support, Queenstown film office, South Island, John O’Shea, Whatever It Takes, film-making, industry legacy, film community, NZTECHO, Guild, Annie Weston, Reece Baker, film pioneers, industry roots, film history, Kiwi filmmakers.
Honoring Geoff, Andy, and key figures shaping New Zealand’s film industry legacy.


Newbie Profile
Taulua Moimoi

Newbie Profile
Taulua Moimoi
A career path from Office Manager to freelance Location Scout, with a focus on fair working conditions.
film industry, freelancer, Location Scout, TVC production, storytelling, shoot preparation, Techos’ Guild, fair working conditions, locations department, film permits, location owners, mentoring, crew roles, location management, workplace advocacy, career path, creative work, film industry challenges, career goals, Guild membership, production teams, location shoot, industry change.
A career path from Office Manager to freelance Location Scout, with a focus on fair working conditions.


Regional Wrap
Wellington's Busy Production Season

Regional Wrap
Wellington's Busy Production Season
From TVCs to big-budget films, Wellington’s screen industry is thriving as production ramps up.
Wellington, screen industry, TVCs, Crew Wellington, camera crews, Avatar, Miramar, Avalon Studios, debut feature, Wellington director, new CEO, Mulan, production boom, tech crew, Auckland, industry growth, summer production, film production, screen industry updates.
From TVCs to big-budget films, Wellington’s screen industry is thriving as production ramps up.


Regional Wrap
Crew Boom Across New Zealand

Regional Wrap
Crew Boom Across New Zealand
From a slow winter to a thriving production season, the screen industry is bustling with new opportunities.
Screen Industry Guild, Auckland, crew opportunities, long form dramas, feature films, series, upskilling, overdrafts, visa applications, Blue Book, Screensafe, Richard Bluck, safety code, industry climate, name change, Hollywood Reporter, Auckland facilities, production locations, film industry growth, new leadership, production support, film industry news.
From a slow winter to a thriving production season, the screen industry is bustling with new opportunities.


Regional Wrap
Film Industry Growth and Challenges

Regional Wrap
Film Industry Growth and Challenges
From the UK film boom to regional NZ production, the screen industry is thriving amidst global shifts.
UK film industry, growth, tax incentives, blockbusters, James Bond, Harry Potter, Star Wars, English language, Brexit, skilled workforce, NZ film industry, immigration, incentives, Art Department, Mulan, Waitaki district, Australian TVCs, Japanese films, US films, Korean films, Film Otago Southland, Industry Directory, regional film offices, local crew, NZ production, global production.
From the UK film boom to regional NZ production, the screen industry is thriving amidst global shifts.


Techosphere
Annabelle Sheehan the CEO Looks Back Over Her First Nine Months

Techosphere
Annabelle Sheehan the CEO Looks Back Over Her First Nine Months
NZFC’s role in supporting local talent, international productions, and expanding the screen industry.
New Zealand Film Commission, NZFC, film industry, local production, international production, Māori filmmakers, women filmmakers, 125 Fund, talent development, funding opportunities, Kumeu Film Studio, Auckland film industry, screen agencies, production support, NZSPG, film incentives, screen culture, New Zealand stories, economic impact, creative industries, film festivals, The Breaker Upperers, Waru, Taika Waititi, Niki Caro, Mission Impossible, global brand, international success, New Zealand International Film Festival, Netflix, box office, cultural identity, film production, industry expansion.
NZFC’s role in supporting local talent, international productions, and expanding the screen industry.


Techosphere
The Voice of New Zealand Crews

Techosphere
The Voice of New Zealand Crews
A guide to understanding the structure, roles, and responsibilities within the Screen Industry Guild.
Screen Industry Guild, governance, Blue Book, ScreenSafe, New Zealand crews, professional standards, union, branch committees, national executive, guild members, membership, ethical standards, safe work practices, media engagement, NZTECHO, feedback, surveys, networking, educational events, member benefits, branch meetings, AGM, advocacy, immigration, visa letters, crew representation, production support, guild objectives, industry cooperation.
A guide to understanding the structure, roles, and responsibilities within the Screen Industry Guild.


In Focus
My Year With Bryan

In Focus
My Year With Bryan
The journey of Bryan Bruce, from investigative journalism to building New Zealand’s own public TV station.
Bryan Bruce, New Zealand Public Television, NZPTV, investigative journalism, socialist, TV networks, TV production, broadcast TV, independent production, economic program, climate change, media revolution, truth in media, television history, Rogeromics, child poverty, New Zealand history, performance direction, media integrity, content sharing, media evolution, independent media, NZPTV launch, economic thinking, Bryan Bruce’s career, media change, content without borders, public broadcasting.
The journey of Bryan Bruce, from investigative journalism to building New Zealand’s own public TV station.


The Fine Print
What You Need to Know About GST If You're Providing Services to People Outside NZ

The Fine Print
What You Need to Know About GST If You're Providing Services to People Outside NZ
Key steps and requirements for registering and managing GST in New Zealand.
GST registration, taxable activity, turnover, GST return, zero-rated supplies, tax invoices, myIR, Inland Revenue, accounting software, GST obligations, export services, non-residents, production services, GST on expenses, cancellation of GST registration, final GST return, assets, private use, business, tax laws, GST rates, filing frequency, NZ currency, GST tools.
Key steps and requirements for registering and managing GST in New Zealand.