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President's Rave
Facing Challenges and Looking Ahead: the State of New Zealand's Screen Production Industry

President's Rave
Facing Challenges and Looking Ahead: the State of New Zealand's Screen Production Industry
Navigating production disruptions, the impact of rebate changes, and the potential for recovery in 2024.
Screen Industry Guild, NZSPR, New Zealand Screen Production Rebate, production disruptions, cyclones, floods, location managers, transport teams, international production, domestic production, studio complexes, SAG strike, writers' guild, preproduction, interest rates, rebate changes, screen sector slowdown, NZ competitiveness, offshore productions, production bookings, 2024 outlook, production incentives, industry recovery.
Navigating production disruptions, the impact of rebate changes, and the potential for recovery in 2024.


Regional Wrap
Exciting New Studio Space and Productions in Queenstown

Regional Wrap
Exciting New Studio Space and Productions in Queenstown
Heath Patterson’s new filming space in Queenstown promises to meet the region’s immediate production needs, with a flexible, state-of-the-art facility ready to open in March 2024.
Queenstown, Frame Studio Space, Heath Patterson, film resources, filming space, studio facility, Gibbston, Wanaka, Silverlight Studios, sound stages, residential accommodation, film industry growth, 1067m2 studio, Frankton, noise mitigation, Boots UK TVC, Fish production, Filmalot, Under the Vines, Summit reality, high altitude reality TV, seasonal rain, filming in Queenstown, production facilities, local film industry, Art Dept Coordinator, post-ski season, Central Otago romcom, seasonal rain, State of Emergency.
Heath Patterson’s new filming space in Queenstown promises to meet the region’s immediate production needs, with a flexible, state-of-the-art facility ready to open in March 2024.


Regional Wrap
Bay of Plenty: A Rising Star in Storytelling and Screen Production

Regional Wrap
Bay of Plenty: A Rising Star in Storytelling and Screen Production
The Bay of Plenty’s growing reputation as a film and storytelling hub continues with exciting new projects, workshops, and community engagement.
Bay of Plenty, storytelling hub, Cousins, Muru, The Volcano - Rescue from Whakaari, DocEdge Festival, Pacific Mother, Taking Back Our Beach, Rena grounding, Rotorua, Kairakau, Ka Whawhai Tonu, Ultimate Escape, Film Bay of Plenty, Amy Mangion, Nicholas Riini, Film Bay of Plenty podcast, workshops, Q&A sessions, unscripted television, Jon Kroll, Emmy award-winning producer, community engagement, local filmmakers, Te Moana-a-To, diverse landscapes, local talent, production support, regional film growth, New Zealand cinema.
The Bay of Plenty’s growing reputation as a film and storytelling hub continues with exciting new projects, workshops, and community engagement.


Newbie Profile
Jo Hiles

Newbie Profile
Jo Hiles
Jo Hiles reflects on her career in film, joining the Guild, industry challenges, and the future.
Jo Hiles, NZ film industry, Guild, Weta FX, production company, sustainability, local content, work/life balance.
Jo Hiles reflects on her career in film, joining the Guild, industry challenges, and the future.


Regional Wrap
Wellington Set to Bounce Back as Global Production Resumes

Regional Wrap
Wellington Set to Bounce Back as Global Production Resumes
Despite a tough winter, Wellington's screen industry is poised for a strong recovery as strikes resolve and production ramps up.
Wellington, location scout, Crew Wellington, Crew Auckland, TVCs, smaller budget TV, screen industry, Hollywood, US strikes, production recovery, New Zealand rebate scheme, Crew websites, production budget, filming in Wellington, strike resolution, industry resilience, screen workforce, 2024 production, international film, production growth, industry support, filming prospects, Wellington economy, local screen professionals, screen industry recovery.
Despite a tough winter, Wellington's screen industry is poised for a strong recovery as strikes resolve and production ramps up.


Editorial
Navigating a Tough Year: Insights and Optimism for 2024

Editorial
Navigating a Tough Year: Insights and Optimism for 2024
Reflecting on the challenges of 2023 while remaining optimistic about the screen industry's recovery in 2024.
NZTECHO, 2023, 2024, screen industry, political issues, industrial action, global slowdown, war in Europe, pandemic recovery, American strikes, AI in film, human storytelling, CGI, film industry, NZFC, Annie Murray, Whakaata Māori, studio facilities, Ewe Beauty, South Island, film production, regional news, creative contributions, industry challenges.
Reflecting on the challenges of 2023 while remaining optimistic about the screen industry's recovery in 2024.


Wide Angle
NZCS Awards

Wide Angle
NZCS Awards
Highlights from the 6th annual New Zealand Cinematographers Society awards, honoring talented industry professionals.
NZCS awards, cinematography, recognition, industry excellence, Matt Henley, emerging talent, diversity, female cinematographers, short films, commercials, drama series, award winners, cinematographer of the year, filmmaking achievements, contributions to cinematography, industry events, peer recognition, film innovation, technical skills, camera work.
Highlights from the 6th annual New Zealand Cinematographers Society awards, honoring talented industry professionals.


Regional Wrap
Quiet Times in Wellington

Regional Wrap
Quiet Times in Wellington
Coping with industry slowdown, focusing on sustainable local productions, and supporting creative resilience.
Wellington, industry slowdown, sustainable production, local drama, local comedy, Hollywood productions, screen incentives, crew searches, regional development, local ecosystem, Guild updates, regional challenges, creative resilience, production funding, location scouting, local industry growth, regional opportunities, drama series, production ecosystem, optimism, industry changes.
Coping with industry slowdown, focusing on sustainable local productions, and supporting creative resilience.


Techosphere
NZFC Update

Techosphere
NZFC Update
Reflections on the New Zealand Film Commission's growth, contributions, and industry transformation.
NZFC, screen industry growth, New Zealand Film Commission, incentives, Peter Jackson, Lord of the Rings, Māori storytelling, film funding, industry milestones, international relations, indigenous filmmakers, Te Rautaki Māori, Heavenly Creatures, crew upskilling, visual effects, cultural impact, regional development, industry leadership, Once Were Warriors, policy evolution.
Reflections on the New Zealand Film Commission's growth, contributions, and industry transformation.


Techosphere
Introducing (as Though we Needed to)... Queenstown Cameras

Techosphere
Introducing (as Though we Needed to)... Queenstown Cameras
The story of Queenstown Camera Company and its impact on New Zealand’s filmmaking landscape.
Queenstown Cameras, film equipment, disruptive innovation, ARRI cameras, Brett Mills, Ian Turtill, cinematography, local resources, rental company, filmmaking community, production gear, ARRI Alexa, Southern Alps, Otago light, industry challenges, camera rentals, digital filmmaking, local crew, NZ filmmaking, boutique operations, industry evolution.
The story of Queenstown Camera Company and its impact on New Zealand’s filmmaking landscape.


Regional Wrap
Dunedin's Creative Momentum

Regional Wrap
Dunedin's Creative Momentum
Showcasing collaborations, funding struggles, and the potential for growth in Dunedin’s film industry.
Dunedin, regional filmmaking, documentaries, Geoff Campbell, Ultimate Escape, Maddie Maxwell, regional funding, local collaborations, Otago Polytech, community impact, production workshops, skill development, creative professionals, production challenges, film community, regional diversity, film grants, funding disparity, production opportunities, local storytelling.
Showcasing collaborations, funding struggles, and the potential for growth in Dunedin’s film industry.


Regional Wrap
Christchurch's Winter Challenges

Regional Wrap
Christchurch's Winter Challenges
Reflecting on recent productions, regional incentives, and passion projects as the industry quietens.
Christchurch, regional filmmaking, winter productions, Up the Hill, regional incentives, long-form projects, local talent, crew development, passion projects, Guild updates, collaboration, creative opportunities, production sustainability, local film industry, filmmaking challenges, crew engagement, HMI lighting, CV updates, production collaboration, industry quietness.
Reflecting on recent productions, regional incentives, and passion projects as the industry quietens.


Regional Wrap
Auckland's Industry Pause

Regional Wrap
Auckland's Industry Pause
Reflecting on a production slowdown in Auckland, future hopes, and the importance of preparation.
Auckland film industry, production slowdown, Jason Momoa, Chief of War, Minecraft project, Brokenwood Mysteries, funding challenges, government incentives, TV commercials, post-election recovery, economic uncertainty, production challenges, creative resilience, advertising trends, industry revival, Guild updates, rate cards, CV updates, networking, preparation.
Reflecting on a production slowdown in Auckland, future hopes, and the importance of preparation.


Regional Wrap
Queenstown's Reality TV Boom

Regional Wrap
Queenstown's Reality TV Boom
Exploring Queenstown’s hosting of reality TV productions, logistical challenges, and the value of local crews.
Queenstown, reality TV, Central Otago, Tracked, The Summit, Ultimate Escape, production challenges, local crews, filming logistics, Starlink, regional filmmaking, international productions, local talent, Guild updates, production chaos, crew dynamics, location challenges, local knowledge, community resilience, adventure TV, regional production.
Exploring Queenstown’s hosting of reality TV productions, logistical challenges, and the value of local crews.


Editorial
Your Voice in NZTECHO

Editorial
Your Voice in NZTECHO
A call for industry stories and contributions to shape the future of NZ screen guilds.
NZTECHO, editorial, screen industry, contributions, storytelling, call to action, collaboration, safety, creativity, Guild magazine, industry challenges, photo essays, NZIFF, Queenstown, post-production, peer stories, industry direction, filmmaking, production insights, community engagement.
A call for industry stories and contributions to shape the future of NZ screen guilds.


Behind the Scenes
New Website and Opportunities

Behind the Scenes
New Website and Opportunities
An update on the Screen Guild's new website features, training modules, and discount programs.
new website, Crew Zone, member benefits, discounts, Blue Book, online workshops, sustainability, regional networking, Guild updates, incentives, membership portal, Screen Workers Toolkit, training, professional growth, film resources, production discounts, community events, sustainability, support services, collaboration.
An update on the Screen Guild's new website features, training modules, and discount programs.