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Megan Speaks

Megan Speaks
IR regulations for Australian film contractors in New Zealand, plus updates on industry payments and AGMs.
Australian crew, IRD, tax exemption, IR-197, film contractor, screen production, NZ residence, non-resident contractors, certificate of exemption, tax rules, IRD Screen Production Desk, Deborah McCarthy, Mark of the Lion, crew payments, legal advice, outstanding invoices, Fat and Thin Productions, liquidation, Safari Productions, AGMs, Techos’ office, Megan Ritchie, film contracts, crew arrears, Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown.
IR regulations for Australian film contractors in New Zealand, plus updates on industry payments and AGMs.


A Kiwi Blogs From London

A Kiwi Blogs From London
The decline of network TV by 2020 and the need for a BBC-like model in NZ.
Network TV, future of TV, BBC model, TVNZ, nationalisation, scripted content, advertising revenue, NZ On Air, global TV market, content atomisation, media ownership, repeats, TV industry, Fox/Sky, media consolidation, diversity of media, Gordon White, TV advertising, Auckland, media discussion, small screens, media economics, independent journalism.
The decline of network TV by 2020 and the need for a BBC-like model in NZ.


Qantas Flyers

Qantas Flyers
Congratulations to Guild members nominated as finalists in the 2008 Screen Directors Guild Awards.
NZTECHO, Guild members, finalists, Screen Directors Guild, Film and Television Awards, sound design, camera work, production design, costume design, make-up design, cinematography, directing, Outrageous Fortune, Black Sheep, Second-Hand Wedding, The Tattooist, Ride With The Devil, Rain of the Children, Britta Johnstone, Phill England, Martin Smith, David Paul, Tim Prebble, Dave Garbett, achievements, film industry.
Congratulations to Guild members nominated as finalists in the 2008 Screen Directors Guild Awards.


Mediation for Screen Production Contractors

Mediation for Screen Production Contractors
David Fleming explains how mediation works for contractors in resolving disputes with principals.
mediation, contractors, Department of Labour, dispute resolution, employment relationship, principal, contractor disputes, Disputes Tribunal, legal representation, NZ On Air, termination of contracts, contract disputes, dispute settlement, negotiation, employment issues, flexible outcomes, cost-effective, enforcement, dispute preparation, workplace conflict, mediation services, employment relations, contractors' rights, dispute process, contractors’ resources.
David Fleming explains how mediation works for contractors in resolving disputes with principals.


Olympic Scandal & Horror!

Olympic Scandal & Horror!
Behind-the-scenes hurdles in Olympic sailing broadcasts and the limitations of the P2 format.
Olympic sailing, P2 format, HD cameras, ENG crews, Olympic coverage, Panasonic, stabilization technology, live broadcast, helicopter shots, Final Cut Pro, technical difficulties, race courses, 5.1 surround sound, digital media, memory cards, IOC footage, broadcast logistics, media infrastructure, Beijing IBC, FTP transfer, event planning, camera equipment, sailing competition, digital hole, technology issues, broadcast production.
Behind-the-scenes hurdles in Olympic sailing broadcasts and the limitations of the P2 format.


P: Impacting on Our Industry?

P: Impacting on Our Industry?
The growing issue of methamphetamine addiction in the New Zealand film industry and its effects on workers' lives.
methamphetamine, addiction, P, New Zealand film industry, drug abuse, film crew, recovery, rehab, Techos’ Guild, withdrawal, drug intervention, addiction therapy, camera assistant, addiction cycle, psychological effects, euphoria, stimulant, addiction treatment, drug rehabilitation, CADS, Odyssey House, addiction support, withdrawal symptoms, brain damage, film industry culture, drug connoisseurs, amphetamine psychosis.
The growing issue of methamphetamine addiction in the New Zealand film industry and its effects on workers' lives.


Editorial
Election Concerns for Screen Industry

Editorial
Election Concerns for Screen Industry
Reflections on potential political impacts on broadcasting, public service TV, and the arts sector in New Zealand.
election, broadcasting, NZ Film Commission, NZ On Air, TVNZ, privatization, John Key, public service TV, commercial-free, TV2, public broadcasting, Maori TV, TV-One, National Party, government, TVNZ charter, public funding, Gordon Campbell, sports broadcasting, Jim Anderton, unemployment, economy, society, bank CEO, free-to-air, arts policy, screen production, arts rights.
Reflections on potential political impacts on broadcasting, public service TV, and the arts sector in New Zealand.


Continuity Guy - Guy Strachan and the Art of Continuity

Continuity Guy - Guy Strachan and the Art of Continuity
Guy Strachan leverages his role as a script supervisor to deepen his understanding of film directing.
script supervising, film continuity, Guy Strachan, film industry, directing, filmmaker development, career transition, film production roles, learning on set, film set dynamics, career pathways in film, continuity challenges, production complexities, industry insight, relationship with director, film crew collaboration, professional growth in film, continuity skills, film education, directing opportunities.
Guy Strachan leverages his role as a script supervisor to deepen his understanding of film directing.


Spiffy!

Spiffy!
Helen Clark announces Screen Production Incentive Fund, boosting NZ’s screen storytelling opportunities.
Screen Production Incentive Fund, SPIF, Helen Clark, New Zealand screen industry, John Barnett, SPP, Auckland International Film Festival, screen storytelling, government support, screen arts commitment, industry incentives, screen production funding, NZ filmmaking, cultural storytelling, industry celebration, NZ government initiatives, screen talent recognition, screen sector growth, creative industries, industry lobbying, screen production funding announcement, NZ screen professionals.
Helen Clark announces Screen Production Incentive Fund, boosting NZ’s screen storytelling opportunities.


Photographer Demands a Fair Go

Photographer Demands a Fair Go
Photographer Stuart Page shares his battle with unauthorized use of his image in a copyright dispute.
copyright, photographer rights, intellectual property, Stuart Page, image theft, advertising dispute, billboard, Ceroc Dance Studio, legal fees, Fair Go, copyright protection, New Zealand Copyright Act, image forensics, photography, commercial photography, intellectual property lawyers, lawsuit, penalty fees, image watermarking, legal advice, creative sector, photo rights, advertising agency, photographer protection.
Photographer Stuart Page shares his battle with unauthorized use of his image in a copyright dispute.


CBA's New Boss

CBA's New Boss
Honor Byrne succeeds Sarah Main as director of Wellington’s leading crew booking service.
CBA, Honor Byrne, Sarah Main, crew booking service, Wellington film industry, NZFVTG, Blue Book, New Zealand filmmaking, crew engagement guidelines, production experience, Willow, Tommyknockers, Heavenly Creatures, Lord of the Rings, 10000 BC, Second Hand Wedding, Paul Murphy, TVCs, film production, Wellington crew, industry support, local crew relationships, Techos’ Guild, Filmcrews Auckland, industry leadership, crew booking services.
Honor Byrne succeeds Sarah Main as director of Wellington’s leading crew booking service.


Election Year Special - the Politicians and the SPI

Election Year Special - the Politicians and the SPI
Political views on screen production funding and the future of NZ’s creative industries discussed at Film Auckland Summit.
screen production, political parties, Film Auckland, NZ Film Commission, SPIF, Kiwi screen industry, arts funding, government policy, Labour Party, National Party, NZ First, Jim Anderton, Chris Finlayson, Judith Tizard, Dail Jones, Film Commission Act, One Plan for Auckland, creative sector, broadband, pay-TV, free-to-air TV, funding transparency, tax breaks, incentives, NZ arts policies.
Political views on screen production funding and the future of NZ’s creative industries discussed at Film Auckland Summit.


Kiwisaver Attractive for Self -employed

Kiwisaver Attractive for Self -employed
Exploring KiwiSaver benefits for self-employed individuals, including government contributions and flexible savings.
KiwiSaver, freelancers, self-employed, retirement savings, government contributions, savings plan, superannuation schemes, financial independence, investment options, scheme providers, Mary Holm, financial advice, tax credit, first-home buyer benefits, KiwiSaver schemes, flexible contributions, personal finance, savings safety, investment risk, KiwiSaver benefits, retirement planning.
Exploring KiwiSaver benefits for self-employed individuals, including government contributions and flexible savings.


Adrenaline Junkies

Adrenaline Junkies
Ginger UK production films extreme sports show across New Zealand with challenging rigging and safety measures.
Ginger UK, The Jack Osbourne Show, Adrenaline Junkies 4, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, Fox Glacier, Queenstown, ice climbing, slack-lining, sand yachting, adventure racing, helicopter strop, human longline, rigging, safety, camera lines, IMG, Dave Macleod, Nick Flyjborg, Dave Bergman, George Wilson, Danny Bishop, extreme sports production.
Ginger UK production films extreme sports show across New Zealand with challenging rigging and safety measures.


Docos for Beginners

Docos for Beginners
Practical book offers key insights for aspiring independent documentary filmmakers in New Zealand.
documentary filmmaking, independent filmmakers, NZ film industry, sound-recordist, editor, business acumen, networking, industry events, cash-flow analysis, tax invoices, market knowledge, professional image, business proposals, film budget, NZ Screen Council, documentary production, filmmaking manual, Babirat, Spencer Davis, filmmaking advice, production tips, new filmmakers.
Practical book offers key insights for aspiring independent documentary filmmakers in New Zealand.


Put a Wireless On...

Put a Wireless On...
DTT’s impact on radio microphone users sparks industry response to secure spectrum for wireless mics.
radio microphones, wireless microphones, spectrum issues, DTT, digital terrestrial television, UHF spectrum, analogue TV, frequency allocation, TV transmission, Wellington Audio Association, Wireless Users NZ, Ministry of Economic Development, technical meetings, frequency chart, wireless concerns, radio spectrum management, New Zealand, wireless user groups, industry committees, spectrum management solutions, wireless spectrum.
DTT’s impact on radio microphone users sparks industry response to secure spectrum for wireless mics.