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.

Wellington Techos, WIFT, Christmas Party, Neil Radley, Hirepool, Rockets band, Brownie, Ants, music, celebration, industry event, Carey Johnson, Wellington Chair, community support, festive gathering, entertainment, gratitude, event sponsors, industry collaboration, holiday festivities, team spirit.

Guild, discounts, membership benefits, healthcare, autocue hire, entertainment, OnFilm Magazine, hire equipment, Interislander, medical insurance, mobile phone discount, movies, paint supplies, public liability insurance, sunglasses, New Zealand, comedy, film festivals, member services, Techos, member deals, Resene.

income protection, insurance, disability, self-employed, ACC, claims, policy, coverage, accident, mountain-bike, hip injury, income loss, insurance advice, Sovereign, ACC CoverPlus Extra, premiums, taxable income, medical expenses, self-employed earnings, disability benefits, DoP, insurance policy review.

soccer, FIFA, lighting, temporary lighting, Softsun®, Christchurch, stadium, TV spec, lighting director, project management, crane, gensets, lighting fixtures, health and safety, council, football, live broadcast, lighting design, emergency lighting, public safety, rigging, event production, technology.

poly use, environmental impact, green practices, film industry resources, alternative materials, poly alternatives, soft-light technique, Jim Bartle, quick solutions, cost efficiency, building insulation, set materials, sustainability, resource management, film production tools, environmental priorities, practicality, Chris McKenzie, PLS, industry debate, sustainable filmmaking.

crew investment, phantom invoicing, shadow accounting, film production costs, realistic rates, crew acknowledgment, public funding, Creative NZ, NZ Film Commission, on-screen credits, production costs, time valuation, equipment valuation, financial transparency, industry fairness, non-commercial rates, film crew contributions, project budgeting, equitable recognition, film industry practices, crew rights.

BBC, Tyrolian traverse, Double Cone, Remarkables, Queenstown, base jumper, avalanche, safety rigging, Independent Mountain Guides, skiing, snowboarding, abseiling, helicopter, Pete Saxton, weather challenges, filming permits, DOC, adventure sports, rigging, cameramen, Destination Queenstown, logistics, extreme sports.

NZFC, funding, Techos Guild, Jennifer Butcher, crew support, unpaid labor, filmmaking, assistant director, guild membership, cultural capital, film industry, NZ film commission, application rejection, industry support, crew rates, feature films, short films, production budgets, financial support, creative HODs, industry contribution, labor donation.