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Techosphere
Why Do We Test and Tag Electrical Equipment?

Techosphere
Why Do We Test and Tag Electrical Equipment?
Understanding the safety and legal requirements for electrical equipment on film sets to ensure a safe working environment.
testing and tagging, electrical safety, film set equipment, MIQ, electrical compliance, Worksafe, AS/NZS 3760, RCD protection, electrical hazards, safe equipment, NZ electrical standards, safety procedures, electrical testing, fault detection, film set safety, equipment maintenance, electrical repair, qualified electrical workers, safety regulations, insurance, Worksafe penalties, production safety, art department responsibilities, practical lights, electrical inspections, equipment responsibility.
Understanding the safety and legal requirements for electrical equipment on film sets to ensure a safe working environment.


Wide Angle
Where Have All the Kiwi Soundtracks Gone?

Wide Angle
Where Have All the Kiwi Soundtracks Gone?
Exploring the rich history of New Zealand film soundtracks and the potential for a revival through vinyl reissues.
Kiwi film scores, New Zealand cinema, Dave Dobbyn, Footrot Flats, Rhian Sheehan, film composition, music industry, film soundtracks, Michael Nyman, The Piano, vinyl reissues, boutique record labels, film music history, SJD, Karl Steven, The Phoenix Foundation, Taika Cohen, music for film, soundtrack albums, Belief: The Possession of Janet Moses, international audience, Flying Nun, Smash Palace, soundtrack culture, film fans, music collectors, Kiwi musical history.
Exploring the rich history of New Zealand film soundtracks and the potential for a revival through vinyl reissues.


In Focus
Hamish Bennett Q&A

In Focus
Hamish Bennett Q&A
Reflecting on the success of Bellbird, safety on set, and the challenges of filmmaking during COVID-19.
Hamish Bennett, Bellbird, filmmaking journey, New Zealand film, primary school teacher, COVID-19 impact, safety on set, farming world, film set culture, actors, local community, film production, Northland, teaching parallels, ACC insurance, quad bikes, working farm, health and safety, relationships, director advice, New Zealand filmmakers, filmmaking process, creative environment, gratitude in filmmaking.
Reflecting on the success of Bellbird, safety on set, and the challenges of filmmaking during COVID-19.


Behind the Scenes
Guild Updates and Support

Behind the Scenes
Guild Updates and Support
Addressing industry challenges, support initiatives, and projects aimed at strengthening the screen sector amidst uncertainty.
Guild updates, COVID-19, Auckland lockdown, ScreenSafe, Professional Respect Training, bullying and harassment, sector training, mental health support, financial stress, crew rates, working with children, rate card review, pay parity, SIGANZ project, business toolkit, legal tools, lawyer consultation, contracts, industry support, Screen Industry Guild, financial resources, ScreenSafe protocols, industry collaboration, mental health resources.
Addressing industry challenges, support initiatives, and projects aimed at strengthening the screen sector amidst uncertainty.


President's Rave
Challenges Facing NZ Screen Sector

President's Rave
Challenges Facing NZ Screen Sector
Impact of COVID-19, MIQ restrictions, and production delays on the New Zealand screen industry’s short-term future.
NZ screen sector, COVID-19, MIQ, Amazon production, screen industry impact, production delays, offshore shoots, local content, co-productions, talent shortage, production capacity, MIQ slots, Auckland Unlimited, AFS facility, screen infrastructure, government solutions, production slowdown, border restrictions, Film Commission, Tolkien Show, industry recovery, crew availability, vaccine, film production.
Impact of COVID-19, MIQ restrictions, and production delays on the New Zealand screen industry’s short-term future.


Editorial
NZTECHO #90 Update

Editorial
NZTECHO #90 Update
Despite ongoing challenges, NZTECHO #90 brings insightful contributions and regional updates for the screen industry.
NZTECHO, Auckland lockdown, industry challenges, film soundtracks, Peter Thornton, Simon Sweetman, New Zealand film, soundtracks, Adrian Hebron, testing and tagging, regional wrap-ups, Bay of Plenty, Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington, Marg Slater, industry updates, film industry, Covid-19, New Zealand screen sector, film production, safety protocols.
Despite ongoing challenges, NZTECHO #90 brings insightful contributions and regional updates for the screen industry.


Regional Wrap
Dunedin Screen Industry Update

Regional Wrap
Dunedin Screen Industry Update
Dunedin's screen industry is thriving with record-breaking productions and exciting developments in crew training, business growth, and new projects.
Dunedin, film industry, The Royal Treatment, One Lane Bridge S2, Under The Vines, Otago Region, local crew, Film Dunedin, Film Otago Southland, Film Queenstown Lakes, training, crew shortages, businesses for film productions, engineering, electrical services, catering, accommodation, recruitment, workshops, ScreenSafe, Rodney Cook, Stunt Workshop, Screen Ready Workshop, NHNZ, Te Puna Kairangi Premium Fund, Wildbear Aotearoa, Ollie Luck, There is no "I" in Threesome, NZIFF, Canvass, Emmy Awards, ARL, StatCast 3D, feature films, television projects, studio builds.
Dunedin's screen industry is thriving with record-breaking productions and exciting developments in crew training, business growth, and new projects.


Newbie Profile
Jymi Best

Newbie Profile
Jymi Best
A screen professional shares their journey from film school to becoming a skilled technician and their thoughts on strengthening New Zealand's film industry.
screen production, NZ film and TV school, camera department, Ken Saville, trainee staff, industry investment, production companies, subsidy, crew training, future-proofing, NZ film industry, professional facilities, growth, hard-working crew, world climate, filmmaking.
A screen professional shares their journey from film school to becoming a skilled technician and their thoughts on strengthening New Zealand's film industry.


Regional Wrap
Christchurch Film Industry Update

Regional Wrap
Christchurch Film Industry Update
Christchurch sees exciting developments with new productions, studio growth, and a regional production incentive.
Christchurch, film industry, winter, Canterbury, COVID-19, domestic productions, Amazon Studios, "Don't Make Me Go", Screen CanterburyNZ, regional production incentive, NZTE, regional studio report, large-scale productions, Temple Film Studios, studio development, pre-production, post-production, webseries, music videos, documentaries, Len Lye, Shayne Carter, Peninsula short film, Tribeca Film Festival, Second Chance Charlie, Agency Mechanic Group, Ethique, University of Canterbury, wardrobe department, Tina Hutchinson-Thomas, production workshops, Share the Knowledge, Production Coordinator workshop, direct flights, Los Angeles.
Christchurch sees exciting developments with new productions, studio growth, and a regional production incentive.


Regional Wrap
Queenstown Screen Industry Update

Regional Wrap
Queenstown Screen Industry Update
Queenstown faces quieter months but anticipates a busy winter with new studio developments on the horizon.
Queenstown, screen industry, autumn, winter, travel restrictions, film studio, MBIE, $20m fund, Queenstown Lakes economy, local crew, long-form productions, film studio development, SIGANZ, Sherwood Queenstown, Art Dept, Film Inc yard, Netflix, Sweet Tooth, production office, filming locations, film techos.
Queenstown faces quieter months but anticipates a busy winter with new studio developments on the horizon.


Regional Wrap
Winter Film Growth in the Bay

Regional Wrap
Winter Film Growth in the Bay
How Tauranga is seeing increased production, training opportunities, and a thriving local film community despite the cold.
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, film production, filming permits, economic growth, locations, crew, business ease, international project, local drama, TVNZ, Tohea apprenticeship, youth training, MBIE, Waiariki Films Studios, Steambox, Greenstone TV, up-skilling, film festivals, Matariki, Frankie Jean and the Morning Star, Film Bay of Plenty, film community, workshops, local filmmakers, restructuring, film industry.
How Tauranga is seeing increased production, training opportunities, and a thriving local film community despite the cold.


Regional Wrap
Auckland Film Industry Update

Regional Wrap
Auckland Film Industry Update
Navigating the winter hiatus, maintaining safety, and supporting collective bargaining in the screen sector.
Auckland, winter hiatus, film industry, Covid safety, health and safety, Film Industry Working Group, Minister, Blue Book, screen industry workers, contractors, collective bargaining, SPADA, NZAPG, advertising and producers, working conditions, membership, freelance crew, overtime, travel time, midnight loading, large productions, Evil Dead, Sweet Tooth, Cowboy Bebop, GSR, UAP production, Guild membership, screen sector support.
Navigating the winter hiatus, maintaining safety, and supporting collective bargaining in the screen sector.


Regional Wrap
Wellington's Film Industry Update

Regional Wrap
Wellington's Film Industry Update
Wellington experiences a shift in production workload, the end of Wellington Paranormal, and ongoing infrastructure growth.
Wellington, film production, TVC, techs, Auckland, long-running shows, Wellington Paranormal, Cuba Mall, overseas success, TV commercials, producers, directors, medium budget, Level 2 hiccup, infrastructure development, film industry growth, NZTECHO, crew capacity, production delays, local talent, screen industry.
Wellington experiences a shift in production workload, the end of Wellington Paranormal, and ongoing infrastructure growth.


In Focus
In Pursuit of as Sustainable Future

In Focus
In Pursuit of as Sustainable Future
Exploring Dunedin’s growth as a prime filming location and the thriving local content creation scene.
Dunedin, film industry, filming locations, Māori heritage, Scottish heritage, Otago Gold Rush, Larnach Castle, Out of the Blue, The Power of the Dog, The Royal Treatment, film crews, local production, Dunedin crew, NHNZ, ARL, Infinitum Studios, Theatreworks, local filmmakers, film infrastructure, regional development, documentary production, film studios, local content, creative industries, regional funding, sustainable film industry, Te Puna Kairangi Premium Fund, local storytellers, South Island productions.
Exploring Dunedin’s growth as a prime filming location and the thriving local content creation scene.


President's Rave
Supporting the NZ Film Industry

President's Rave
Supporting the NZ Film Industry
Addressing media misconceptions about the Screen Production Grant and the benefits of offshore productions to New Zealand's economy.
New Zealand Film & TV, NZSPG, Screen Production Grant, COVID-free status, offshore productions, media reporting, Hollywood in NZ, tax rebate, Amazon Tolkien show, foreign investment, film industry, production incentives, skill base, local production, industry growth, economic benefits, NZ economy, government coffers, film industry education, political support, public misconceptions, film workers, vendors, suppliers.
Addressing media misconceptions about the Screen Production Grant and the benefits of offshore productions to New Zealand's economy.


Wide Angle
ACC Challenges Film and TV Industry to Have a Hmm

Wide Angle
ACC Challenges Film and TV Industry to Have a Hmm
Understanding the risks of concussion on film sets and how to manage and prevent injuries in the industry.
concussion, film set safety, ACC, injury prevention, work-related concussion, New Zealand film industry, health and safety, stunt injuries, film production risks, ScreenSafe, injury claims, Preventable campaign, workplace safety, risk management, safety guidelines, concussion management, Four R's, work-related injuries, ACC claims, injury costs, safety culture, health and safety regulations, film industry well-being, safety protocols, film workers.
Understanding the risks of concussion on film sets and how to manage and prevent injuries in the industry.