Mick Sinclair, entertainment law, contracts, plain English, legal agreements, SPADA, Equity agreements, film industry, television industry, standard terms, intellectual property, independent contractors, crew agreements, funding deals, legal drafting, digital platforms, health and safety, co-production treaties, SPADA/Equity, Guild, Blue Book, legal clarity.

Graeme Tuckett, film industry, health and safety, work-life balance, Geoff Jamieson, Wellington film sets, winter challenges, late summer, procrastination, well-being, unsafe situations, friendships, second chances, industry reflections, early call times, prioritizing health, helping colleagues, speaking up, film crew safety, mental health awareness, industry resilience.

NZFVTG, Guild updates, The Blue Book, ScreenSafe, health and safety, gender diversity, NZ Film Commission, funding success, screen industry workforce, online Blue Book access, film production standards, overseas productions, female membership, industry equality, SPADA, NZAPG, Guild name change, screen industry modernization, website update, Sioux Macdonald, Nick Treacy, Richard Bluck, production guidelines, industry inclusivity, camera departments, IT improvements, New Zealand filmmaking.

Wellington film industry, international features, Ghost in the Shell, Stone Street Studios, Avalon Studios, Pete's Dragon, local TV production, Avatar, HALO TV series, crew demand, Wellington economy, sustainable filmmaking, TVC production, corporate shoots, New Zealand film industry, Miramar, film crew, production facilities, post-production, Wellington studios, feature films.

Elena Watson, newbie, Guild, screen production, NZ residency, independent film, casting, locations, props, MTV, Shannara, 2nd AD, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Florida, acting career, student film, work atmosphere, flexibility, walkies, family business, freelance, AD position, continuity, editing, props, art department, training workshops, industry software, Guild support.

regional film office, RFO, film commission, New Zealand, production attraction, film-friendly, community impact, RFONZ, Otago, Southland, Wellington, Auckland, location access, lobbying, Crown land, intellectual property, Screen Wellington, Miramar, Screen Auckland, TV dramas, feature films, TVC’s, studio infrastructure, Michael Brook, Auckland Film Protocol, team development, Kevin Jennings.

Auckland, television commercials, crew shortage, freelancers, Ghost in the Shell, South Pacific Pictures, 800 Words, Brokenwood Mysteries, Filthy Productions, Dirty Laundry, Ash vs Evil Dead, Goodbye Pork Pie, Warner Brothers, Meg, West Auckland, studio spaces, experienced crew, equipment shortage, health and safety legislation, young talent, film industry, training, Sioux Macdonald, Kiwi film.

NZAPG, ScreenSafe, Health and Safety, NZ Film Commission, PCBU, workplace safety, Screen Industry, legislative changes, compliance, safety guidelines, Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, risk management, crew safety, production safety, legal obligations, film set, worker participation, industry collaboration, safety representatives, safety compliance tools.

Dave Gibson, NZ Film Commission, NZFC, film funding, domestic features, film industry, Escalator scheme, low-budget films, ScreenSafe, health and safety, Auckland studio, New Zealand cinema, crew conditions, film production, cultural significance, economic impact, career pathways, international films, filmmaking challenges, industry future, GPS 2026, Big Screen Symposium.

Jane Scott, Heeni-Jane, NZFVTG, accounts officer, production manager, financial manager, line producer, TVNZ, Maori and Pacific Programmes, Waka Huia, Marae DIY, Miharo, Tagata Pasifika, documentary production, film and TV industry, Maori Television, Muriwai Beach, Guild operations, New Zealand film crew, industry experience, production accounting, behind-the-scenes expertise.

Stephen Gallagher, film composer, music editor, The Hobbit, The Lovely Bones, District 9, indie pop, band stories, workplace safety, Techos' Guild, Blue Book, film industry challenges, creative careers, live performance dangers, 1990s indie music, film collaboration, New Zealand film, film guild benefits, crew safety, industry advocacy.

Health and Safety, The Blue Book, ScreenSafe, NZ Film and Video Technicians’ Guild, safety legislation, crew representatives, safety representatives, digital guidelines, screen industry practices, crew safety, industry updates, communication, producer-crew collaboration, NZ screen contractors, skill training, industry evolution, Guild name change, production standards, contractor qualifications, industry workshops.

Health and Safety Act, film industry safety, PCBU, safety compliance, NZAPG, crew safety, ScreenSafe, tiered liability, duty of care, production safety, technician empowerment, safety representatives, incident reporting, legal responsibility, safety video resources, Anthony Harper Lawyers, safety framework, budget and safety, workplace safety, NZ film industry, safety training.

film distribution, equity investment, film proceeds, Australasian distributor, ROW distribution, sales agent, producer agreements, P&A costs, distribution tension, minimum guarantee, MG, take price, sales caps, delivery schedules, marketing approvals, audit rights, NZ film industry, sales agent role, cinema licensing, global film markets, production budgets.

NZTECHO, Graeme Tuckett, national flag referendum, Wellington film crew, Guild name change, New Zealand Screen Industry Contractors Guild, video redundancy, technician role evolution, Guild meetings, film industry representation, Richard Bluck, national symbols, Charles succession, timing decisions, identity conversation, screen industry contractors, New Zealand culture, Guild evolution, industry change, editor's letter.

Wakatipu, TVC, NZ Feature Film, Human Traces, Catlin’s, diverse locations, aerial shots, helicopter, drones, UAV, RPAS, Airshare, CAA, property owners, regulatory bodies, Queenstown Lakes District Council, 102 operator certificate, filming regulations, commercial use, safety, producer responsibilities, local guidelines, technology, production.