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Close Up
How the West Was Worn

Close Up
How the West Was Worn
Costume designer Katrina Hodge discusses her role in shaping Outrageous Fortune's iconic Westie fashion and its cultural impact.
Katrina Hodge, Outrageous Fortune, costume designer, Westie, fashion, bogan-chic, leopard print, Cheryl, Loretta, Pascalle, New Zealand fashion, Karen Walker, Kate Sylvester, Xena, fashion faux pas, TV fashion, iconic style, Henderson Square, vintage clothing, Te Atatu Peninsula, New Zealand designers, fashion transformation.
Costume designer Katrina Hodge discusses her role in shaping Outrageous Fortune's iconic Westie fashion and its cultural impact.


News
Honour Roll

News
Honour Roll
Guild members shine at the Qantas Film and Television Awards with multiple nominations across categories.
Techos’ Guild, Qantas Film and Television Awards, Alun Bollinger, David Long, Stephen Gallagher, Tim Prebble, Ken Saville, Michael Hedges, Gethin Creagh, Grant Major, Steve Boyle, Jane O’Kane, Angela Mooar, David Paul, Marty Smith, David Cooke, Katrina Hodge, Thomas Burstyn, cinematography, sound, production design, make-up design, documentary.
Guild members shine at the Qantas Film and Television Awards with multiple nominations across categories.


Behind the Scenes
NZTECHO Relaunch and Guild Transition

Behind the Scenes
NZTECHO Relaunch and Guild Transition
Celebrating changes in Guild leadership, reflections on industry challenges, and fostering community spirit in tough times.
NZTECHO, Guild members, Nicki Paull, Justin Westgate, David Madigan, board members, leadership changes, Auckland AGM, Brendon Durey, Sioux MacDonald, SPFX, Blue Book, industry participation, safety code, The Hobbit, immigration policy, pan-industry body, constructive leadership, collaborative nature, screen production, positive attitude, personal challenges, professional support, community spirit, holiday season.
Celebrating changes in Guild leadership, reflections on industry challenges, and fostering community spirit in tough times.


President's Rave
Outrageous Outcomes and Guild Transitions

President's Rave
Outrageous Outcomes and Guild Transitions
Reflections on industry negotiations, leadership changes, and the future of screen production in NZ.
Alun Bollinger, Techos' Guild, Outrageous Fortune, Actors’ Equity, SPADA, The Hobbit, production negotiations, public funding, residuals, NZ Film Commission, NZ On Air, writers, actors, income distribution, producer-friendly arrangements, Jen Butcher, David Madigan, National Exec, leadership changes, screen production workers, Christmas cheer, industry debates, NZ screen industry, guild members.
Reflections on industry negotiations, leadership changes, and the future of screen production in NZ.


Editorial
NZTECHO Relaunches With a Fresh Look

Editorial
NZTECHO Relaunches With a Fresh Look
Celebrating a new era in Guild communications, featuring profiles and insights into the NZ screen production community.
NZTECHO, relaunch, NZ Film Commission, Guild communications, member engagement, survey, content strategy, quarterly publication, email alerts, website content, networking, training, screen production, workplace welfare, craft groups, Margo White, Outrageous Fortune, Katrina Hodge, Benny Tatton, Justin Westgate, Guild activities, NZ screen industry, membership, profile.
Celebrating a new era in Guild communications, featuring profiles and insights into the NZ screen production community.


Safety
Safety Debrief Sparks Ideas

Safety
Safety Debrief Sparks Ideas
Discussions on risk management, mandatory safety officers, and industry-standard training to enhance safety.
risk management, Safety Officers, safety training, incident debrief, Health and Safety, industry safety, Techos’ Guild, Safety Code of Practice, SCOP, contingency planning, set safety, health and safety training, self-employed professionals, HoDs, producers, safety precautions, tech recce, safety recommendations, risk management practices, safety qualification, freelance crew.
Discussions on risk management, mandatory safety officers, and industry-standard training to enhance safety.


Blue Book
Weather Hold

Blue Book
Weather Hold
Managing weather holds, standby days, and cancellation fees for production crews.
Blue Book, weather hold, pencil booking, contingency days, crew, standby day, cancellation fees, crew availability, confirm or release, weather day, production, shoot, booking policy, cancellation, auto-confirmed, penalty fees, production manager, weather hold day, 100% cancellation, booking, weather contingency.
Managing weather holds, standby days, and cancellation fees for production crews.


The Nat Exec User Guide

The Nat Exec User Guide
A breakdown of the National Executive and regional Branch Committees that shape the direction of the Guild.
National Executive, Branch Committees, Guild, Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown, committee roles, policy, membership, local events, workshops, NZTecho, Safety subcommittees, Alun Bollinger, Annie Frear, David Madigan, Jennifer Butcher, Brendon Durey, Tony Forster, Zara Hayden, Steve King, Dot Kyle, Sioux Macdonald, Murray Milne, Paul Richards, Carey Johnson, Ken Saville, Jules Lovelock, Adrian Hebron, Josh Dunn, Brett Mills, George Wilson.
A breakdown of the National Executive and regional Branch Committees that shape the direction of the Guild.


Profile
Reverse Art Directing

Profile
Reverse Art Directing
Oscar-winning art director Kim Sinclair discusses his role in Avatar and the rise of virtual production in films like Tintin.
Kim Sinclair, Avatar, BAFTA, Oscar, virtual production, VFX, 3D film, pre-visualization, performance capture, Tintin, digital sets, virtual camera, art direction, stereoscopic filming, motion capture, performance capture, 3D technology, New Zealand film industry, virtual pipeline, pre-viz, traditional production, special effects, set design.
Oscar-winning art director Kim Sinclair discusses his role in Avatar and the rise of virtual production in films like Tintin.


Feature
Let's Make Up

Feature
Let's Make Up
Dianne Ensor and Gabrielle Jones discuss the foundation and success of Auckland's top makeup school for screen professionals.
Dianne Ensor, Gabrielle Jones, The Makeup School, Auckland, makeup artists, screen production, film industry, training, makeup skills, call sheet, continuity, lace front wig, stunt wig, Power Rangers, Outrageous Fortune, special effects, makeup design, NZQA accreditation, Shortland Street, students, industry connections, makeup career.
Dianne Ensor and Gabrielle Jones discuss the foundation and success of Auckland's top makeup school for screen professionals.


In Focus
Dust yet to Settle on Immigration

In Focus
Dust yet to Settle on Immigration
Guild Past President discusses the current review and its impact on screen production work permits.
David Madigan, immigration policy, work permits, Power Rangers, Techos' Guild, screen production, work permit objections, NZ government, international productions, Actors' Equity, policy review, Guild role, film industry, NZ DoPs, production companies, immigration guidelines, economic benefit, crew qualifications, TVC sector, NZ Film, work permit criteria, foreign workers.
Guild Past President discusses the current review and its impact on screen production work permits.


Behind the Scenes
Fritha Stalker Reports on Winter Activities

Behind the Scenes
Fritha Stalker Reports on Winter Activities
Guild Executive Officer shares insights on communications review, inter-craft understanding, and industry discussions.
Fritha Stalker, communications review, visual identity, membership cards, inter-craft understanding, NZFC review, WiFT Awards, immigration, industry safety, National Executive, film funding, Guild participation, infrastructure, career development, screen production, New Zealand Film Commission, technical awards, crew recognition, industry sustainability, creative collaboration, Kiwi screenwriters, membership engagement.
Guild Executive Officer shares insights on communications review, inter-craft understanding, and industry discussions.


Editorial
NZTECHO Update: A New Chapter

Editorial
NZTECHO Update: A New Chapter
Changes and plans for the future of NZTECHO, aiming for better member engagement and content relevance.
NZTECHO, Guild communications, Tony, New Zealand Film Commission, member engagement, magazine review, communication channels, craft groups, quarterly publication, email newsletter, email alerts, website, in-depth coverage, reader survey, content relevance, publication changes.
Changes and plans for the future of NZTECHO, aiming for better member engagement and content relevance.


President's Rave
Reflections on the NZFC Review

President's Rave
Reflections on the NZFC Review
Insights on the NZ Film Commission's review, creative freedom, and the challenges facing Kiwi filmmakers.
NZ Film Commission, Peter Jackson, David Court, producer-driven industry, writing talent, escalator scheme, bureaucracy, funding, collaboration, short films, script structure, filmmaking, creative freedom, Kiwi filmmakers, feature films, industry review, decision-making, filmmaking process, film development, Kiwi culture, artistic depth, film industry challenges.
Insights on the NZ Film Commission's review, creative freedom, and the challenges facing Kiwi filmmakers.


Dealing With Data

Dealing With Data
Paul Richards explores data loss risks, roles, and protocols in modern film production.
Paul Richards, data responsibility, film production, data loss, Consumer Guarantees Act, equipment rental, Panavision policy, Rocket policy, data recovery, film negative insurance, image capture process, gate checks, digital image security, data transfer service, production protocols, hard drive backups, RAID drive, off-site storage, insurance contracts, responsibility handover, film crew roles, consequential losses, data redundancy, industry standards, modern filmmaking challenges, rental agreements.
Paul Richards explores data loss risks, roles, and protocols in modern film production.


What's in a Name?

What's in a Name?
Diverse opinions on renaming NZFVTG and its implications for identity and inclusivity.
NZFVTG, Guild name change, Screen Crew Association, Screen Crew Guild, NZ screen industry, Guild rebranding, member survey, industry inclusivity, Techos Guild, film industry identity, non-technical members, craft areas, Guild traditions, NZ screen professionals, SCANZ, Screen Workers Aotearoa, industry evolution, membership engagement, brand education, Guild representation, name change debate, crew inclusivity, Guild modernisation, industry feedback, rebranding challenges.
Diverse opinions on renaming NZFVTG and its implications for identity and inclusivity.