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Newbie Profile
Graham Thompson

Newbie Profile
Graham Thompson
Reflections on nearly 30 years of location scouting, industry cycles, and building a collaborative future.
film industry career, location scouting, location management, Heavenly Creatures, South Island locations, Queenstown, Christchurch film industry, TVCs, location scouting challenges, New Zealand film industry, number 8 wire mentality, industry resilience, AJ Films, Christchurch Guild, industry communication, film industry recession, new normal, creative collaboration, Canterbury film opportunities, NZ Film and Television School, Wayne Birmingham, Peter Jackson, industry cycles, film passion.
Reflections on nearly 30 years of location scouting, industry cycles, and building a collaborative future.


Regional Wrap
Christchurch's Screen Sector Rising

Regional Wrap
Christchurch's Screen Sector Rising
A thriving film community in Christchurch drives growth, collaboration, and creativity amid challenges.
Christchurch screen industry, Screen CanterburyNZ, film facilitation, regional advocacy, industry growth, documentaries, web content, short films, commercials, features, post-production, industry meet-ups, ChristchurchNZ website, We Are One documentary, Nadia Reid music video, Yumi Zouma, Vivo Global, Puppy School, Ryman Healthcare TVC, Peninsula short film, Tahu Taxi web series, Tony Simpson, Only Cloud Knows, Letter to the King, Mulan, Canterbury filming locations, Lyttelton, New Zealand screen industry, Covid-19 impact, industry resilience, content creation.
A thriving film community in Christchurch drives growth, collaboration, and creativity amid challenges.


Regional Wrap
Reflecting on Recent Successes

Regional Wrap
Reflecting on Recent Successes
A look back at regional productions, commercial achievements, and optimism for a content-driven future.
Covid-19 impact, One Lane Bridge, The Power of the Dog, Jane Campion, regional productions, TVCs, commercial production, New Zealand film industry, local crew engagement, longer format productions, Batch Film, Flying Fish, OPT, Film Construction, content demand, gaming, TV streaming, population growth, industry optimism, film community, New Zealand content creation, production achievements, future opportunities, silver linings, isolation viewing trends.
A look back at regional productions, commercial achievements, and optimism for a content-driven future.


Regional Wrap
Staying Resilient in Crisis

Regional Wrap
Staying Resilient in Crisis
A message of solidarity, hope, and community strength for New Zealand’s screen industry during lockdown.
Wellington film industry, Crew Wellington, Crew Auckland, New Zealand screen industry, Covid-19 impact, lockdown resilience, non-essential filming halt, government support, community strength, scriptwriting, editing projects, gear maintenance, Jacinda Ardern, Grant Robertson, financial relief, rebuilding the industry, solidarity, filmmaking community, staying safe, hand washing, resilience, future recovery, screen sector unity.
A message of solidarity, hope, and community strength for New Zealand’s screen industry during lockdown.


Regional Wrap
Film Bay of Plenty Update

Regional Wrap
Film Bay of Plenty Update
New production guide, regional shoots, and growing opportunities spotlight Bay of Plenty’s thriving screen sector.
Film Bay of Plenty, production guide, regional filmmaking, Whirinaki Forest, Rotorua, Waiariki Film Studios, Runaway Millionaires, New York Festivals, Netflix productions, commercials, large-scale productions, local crew, regional filming opportunities, long-form drama, project manager hiring, stage space, regional producers, New Zealand screen industry, Bay of Plenty filmmaking, filming inquiries, screen sector growth, production facilitation.
New production guide, regional shoots, and growing opportunities spotlight Bay of Plenty’s thriving screen sector.


Wide Angle
Future Thinking in Lockdown

Wide Angle
Future Thinking in Lockdown
Exploring resilience, collaboration, and global potential for New Zealand’s screen sector in a post-lockdown world.
New Zealand screen industry, Covid-19 impact, global content demand, Screen Canterbury NZ, Christchurch film sector, regional content, local storytelling, streaming services, lockdown resilience, screen sector strategy, NZFC, Te Manga Paho, content creation, online collaboration, funding stimulus, location promotion, international co-productions, regional opportunities, Vanessa Wells, Zac Beckett Knight, Clayton Tikao, industry innovation, screen guilds, filmmaking resilience, content boom, post-pandemic recovery.
Exploring resilience, collaboration, and global potential for New Zealand’s screen sector in a post-lockdown world.


Regional Wrap
Navigating Lockdown and Recovery

Regional Wrap
Navigating Lockdown and Recovery
Auckland’s screen sector prepares for post-lockdown recovery while fostering community and industry resilience.
New Zealand screen industry, Covid-19 lockdown, Auckland productions, Screen Strategy 2030, Screen Industry Workers Bill, film production halt, Level 4 lockdown, local economy support, NZ Film Commission, NZ On Air, Screen Auckland, industry resilience, film crew, international productions, location etiquette, Anzac Day work rates, hygiene practices, health and safety, advertising content creation, post-lockdown recovery, small business support, public reputation, filming accessibility, Auckland film sector.
Auckland’s screen sector prepares for post-lockdown recovery while fostering community and industry resilience.


In Focus
Low Budget- the New Normal?

In Focus
Low Budget- the New Normal?
Examining the challenges and cultural implications of New Zealand’s low-budget filmmaking landscape.
New Zealand film industry, low-budget filmmaking, precariat workforce, living wage, NZFC, national cinema, arts funding, cinema of poverty, independent filmmaking, crew challenges, production value, cultural expression, local stories, filmmaking hierarchy, funding disparity, bureaucracy in arts, Ian Mune speech, filmmaking struggles, creative control, mainstream expectations, artistic endeavor, filmmaking resilience, filmmaking economics, production challenges, Kiwi film culture.
Examining the challenges and cultural implications of New Zealand’s low-budget filmmaking landscape.


President's Rave
Navigating Pipeline Disruptions

President's Rave
Navigating Pipeline Disruptions
Addressing production setbacks, industry planning, and crew resilience in New Zealand’s screen sector.
New Zealand screen industry, production disruptions, pipeline challenges, Covid-19 impact, Cowboy Bebop, The Beast, Tolkien production, project-based contracting, contingency planning, guild subcommittees, continuous hours, workshops, rate card updates, Screen Sector Strategy, infrastructure needs, crew training, aging workforce, environmental responsibility, filming locations, government advocacy, industry resilience, guild participation, screen sector planning, production workflow gaps.
Addressing production setbacks, industry planning, and crew resilience in New Zealand’s screen sector.


Techosphere
New Zealand Film Commission COVID-19 Update

Techosphere
New Zealand Film Commission COVID-19 Update
Supporting New Zealand’s screen industry with funding, collaboration, and planning for post-pandemic recovery.
New Zealand Film Commission, NZFC, Covid-19 impact, screen industry, economic rescue package, production suspension, government support, Screen Sector COVID-19 Action Group, Screen Sector Strategy 2030, production financing, project development, talent development, company support, industry recovery, health and safety, pandemic response, screen sector sustainability, NZFC advisories, funding opportunities, collaboration, screen industry resilience, post-pandemic planning, cinema reopening, crew livelihood, cash-flow support.
Supporting New Zealand’s screen industry with funding, collaboration, and planning for post-pandemic recovery.


Behind the Scenes
Navigating Uncertainty Together

Behind the Scenes
Navigating Uncertainty Together
A call for collaboration, support, and resilience as New Zealand’s screen industry plans its post-Covid recovery.
New Zealand screen industry, Covid-19 impact, production shutdown, industry resilience, Screen Sector COVID-19 action group, mental health support, wage subsidy, financial stress, screen industry recovery, government advocacy, guild updates, member representation, surveys, industry challenges, screenindustrynz.co.nz, collaboration, creative coping, online content, sector planning, industry stakeholders, support groups, global solidarity, safe to talk, sector updates, post-lockdown recovery.
A call for collaboration, support, and resilience as New Zealand’s screen industry plans its post-Covid recovery.


Editorial
Adapting to Unprecedented Times

Editorial
Adapting to Unprecedented Times
NZTECHO’s first digital edition reflects on the film industry’s challenges, resilience, and hope amid a pandemic.
NZTECHO, digital edition, Covid-19 impact, New Zealand film industry, global pandemic, industry shutdown, remote working, film commission column, local productions, international productions, government support, economic challenges, industry resilience, digital animators, post-lockdown recovery, community kindness, priorities reassessment, industry survival, film studios, advertising industry, local TV shows, positive outlook, teamwork, remote collaboration, safety measures, stay safe.
NZTECHO’s first digital edition reflects on the film industry’s challenges, resilience, and hope amid a pandemic.


Techosphere
Liz Mcgregor, Emmy Winner!

Techosphere
Liz Mcgregor, Emmy Winner!
Liz McGregor wins Emmy for Costume Design, celebrating her career and contributions to the film industry.
Daytime Emmy, Creative Arts Awards, cinematography, Liz McGregor, DJ Stipsen, The New Legends of Monkey, costume design, Tongan/NZ, The Piano, wardrobe assistant, NZTECHO, Emmy win, American Network, Auckland, film industry, Guild, industry achievement, career, professional recognition, NZ film industry, international success.
Liz McGregor wins Emmy for Costume Design, celebrating her career and contributions to the film industry.


Regional Wrap
Film Productions in Central Otago

Regional Wrap
Film Productions in Central Otago
From TV series to feature films, Central Otago hosts a variety of successful shoots and productions.
Central Otago, film industry, MacBook Pro recall, MTV, Imagination TV, Ex-On-The-Peak, Blumhouse Productions, Candy Cane NZ, Dunedin, Waitaki Valley, Earnscleugh, special effects, art department, pre-production, drama, feature films, reality TV, TVCs, tourism ads, crew productivity, place series, film construction, location shoots, local industry.
From TV series to feature films, Central Otago hosts a variety of successful shoots and productions.


In Memorium
Remembering Debbie Sinton

In Memorium
Remembering Debbie Sinton
A tribute to Debbie Sinton, a respected mentor and key figure in New Zealand’s film industry.
Debbie Sinton, New Zealand film industry, mentorship, Flying Fish, camera, grip, gaffer, production, leadership, technical knowledge, film crew, work ethic, production assistants, industry legacy, tough cookie, professionalism, crew support, filmmaking, career mentorship, detail-oriented, film industry loss, personal tribute.
A tribute to Debbie Sinton, a respected mentor and key figure in New Zealand’s film industry.


Regional Wrap
Film Bay of Plenty Growth

Regional Wrap
Film Bay of Plenty Growth
Film Bay of Plenty rebrands and expands, attracting productions and boosting regional industry infrastructure.
Film Bay of Plenty, regional film office, rebrand, screen media industry, productions, Rotorua, Maketu, Te Puke, TVNZ, short film, community support, China trip, Western Film Group, Xi’an Film Studios, collaboration, Waiariki Studios, Steambox Film Collective, Feasibility Study, Olsberg SPI, investors, local Iwi land trusts, Lord of the Rings TV series, industry growth.
Film Bay of Plenty rebrands and expands, attracting productions and boosting regional industry infrastructure.