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The Fine Print
What You Need to Know About GST If You're Providing Services to People Outside NZ

The Fine Print
What You Need to Know About GST If You're Providing Services to People Outside NZ
Key steps and requirements for registering and managing GST in New Zealand.
GST registration, taxable activity, turnover, GST return, zero-rated supplies, tax invoices, myIR, Inland Revenue, accounting software, GST obligations, export services, non-residents, production services, GST on expenses, cancellation of GST registration, final GST return, assets, private use, business, tax laws, GST rates, filing frequency, NZ currency, GST tools.
Key steps and requirements for registering and managing GST in New Zealand.


President's Rave
Reflecting on Leadership and Future Goals

President's Rave
Reflecting on Leadership and Future Goals
A look back at leadership achievements and a call for continued dialogue and industry support.
SIGANZ, President’s Report, Guild leadership, Karla Rodgers, Sioux MacDonald, Blue Book, ScreenSafe, industry change, technology, feedback, workplace safety, funding decisions, producers, creatives, crew, audience experience, Benevolent Fund, fundraising, industry support, financial assistance, members’ families, heart breaking stories, industry-wide initiative, empowering industry, creative solutions, world-class screen industry.
A look back at leadership achievements and a call for continued dialogue and industry support.


Wide Angle
Screen Wellington: Making Wellington Wildly Famous

Wide Angle
Screen Wellington: Making Wellington Wildly Famous
Celebrating two decades of supporting the region’s film industry with innovation and advocacy.
Screen Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency, WREDA, film office, local councils, filming permits, film-friendly policies, local crew, digital permitting, industry support, Katie Frost, Alex Glasspool, location permits, production services, IP development, Wellington film industry, Weta Digital, Weta Workshop, Park Road Post Production, Stone Street Studios, Avalon Studios, feature films, TV series, commercials, Wellington Paranormal, Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement, production support, film industry growth, creative capital, regional economy, national collaboration.
Celebrating two decades of supporting the region’s film industry with innovation and advocacy.


Behind the Scenes
Guild Update and Industry Challenges

Behind the Scenes
Guild Update and Industry Challenges
Reflecting on leadership changes, new contracts, and the growing demand for skilled crew.
Screen Industry Guild, AGM, Richard Bluck, ScreenSafe, Health & Safety Amendment Act, WorkSafe, Blue Book, contractual hours, continuous working day, crew equipment insurance, US/European work system, contract addendums, crew approval, production contracts, industry growth, NZ films, TV series, production demand, crew availability, safety standards, Guild leadership, film industry, long form production, commercial market, summer production, local crew, crew feedback, NZ screen industry.
Reflecting on leadership changes, new contracts, and the growing demand for skilled crew.


Editorial
Spring Industry Update

Editorial
Spring Industry Update
Highlights from the Film Commission, Guild leadership, and exciting new industry insights.
Spring issue, Film Commission, Annabelle Sheehan, industry cyclical, studio shoots, exterior shoots, Screen Wellington, Auckland office, Te Wai Pounamu, Peter Parnham, Guild, Bryan Bruce, Waka Attewell, Taulua Moimoi, newbie profile, SIGANZ elections, new President, Annie Weston, Richard Bluck, industry news, executive members, film industry, Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency, production cycles, filming seasons.
Highlights from the Film Commission, Guild leadership, and exciting new industry insights.


Newbie Profile
Martin Le Breton

Newbie Profile
Martin Le Breton
A cinematic journey from Paris to New Zealand's film sets.
film industry, career transition, video engineering, cinema school, Paris, New Zealand, DIT role, broadcast industry, RF technician, satellite transmission, international career, Wellington, Krampus film, remote shooting locations, Techos’ Guild, industry protection, economic challenges, Richard Bluck, Mortal Engines, Weta Digital, motion capture, future roles, underwater shooting, guild goals, mid-scale productions, location diversity
A cinematic journey from Paris to New Zealand's film sets.


In Memorium
Remembering Karen Alexander

In Memorium
Remembering Karen Alexander
Celebrating a cornerstone of Wellington’s film community.
Karen Alexander, film industry, Wellington, New Zealand, community tribute, death announcement, legacy in filmmaking, loved mother, cherished grandmother, industry veteran, colleague remembrance, family members, personal impact, filmmaking contributions, career longevity, community loss, emotional tribute, professional influence, generational impact, industry mourning, lasting memories
Celebrating a cornerstone of Wellington’s film community.


Regional Wrap
Injury Reflections

Regional Wrap
Injury Reflections
Lessons from an on-set accident and industry slowdown.
film industry, on-set injury, professional reflection, downtime, Achilles tendons rupture, film set challenges, aging in the industry, work limitations, recovery time, seasonal work, industry downturn, financial stress, work alternatives, crew competition, studio scheduling, petitioning for change, producer communication, personal anecdotes, career adaptation, health impact
Lessons from an on-set accident and industry slowdown.


Regional Wrap
Winter Work Woes

Regional Wrap
Winter Work Woes
Navigating seasonal shifts in film production challenges.
seasonal film production, Queenstown shooting, winter challenges, weather dependency, snow chains, ice and mud on set, producer inquiries, uncertain work schedule, TV commercials, international crew perspectives, New Zealand paradise, landscape appreciation, on-set conditions, filming in cold weather, production costs, starry nights, cultural exchanges, work appreciation, outdoor shooting difficulties, maintaining warmth
Navigating seasonal shifts in film production challenges.


Regional Wrap
Film Industry Update

Regional Wrap
Film Industry Update
Collaborative progress on contractors' rights and an optimistic outlook for 2018 production.
Hobbit Law, contractors vs employees, Screen Industry Guild, SPADA, Stunt Guild, Directors Guild, Actors Equity, CTU, film industry changes, New Zealand film, employment law, Mulan, Avatar, Power Rangers, Kumeu Studios, ATEED, Auckland Council, long form drama, commercial production, line production, studio management, Guild membership, film industry growth
Collaborative progress on contractors' rights and an optimistic outlook for 2018 production.


In Focus
About a Lost World

In Focus
About a Lost World
A deep dive into the world of Māori filmmaking and the evolving challenges of creating authentic national cinema.
national cinema, Māori filmmaking, indigenous world, Rangi the Carver, documentary, cultural identity, craft, colonial legacy, student debt, neo-liberalism, bureaucratic challenges, NZFC, Māori initiatives, film funding, Hollywood influence, racial issues, New Zealand film industry, cultural imperative, filmmaking struggles, student debt, indigenous storytelling, local TV, global distribution, film industry evolution.
A deep dive into the world of Māori filmmaking and the evolving challenges of creating authentic national cinema.


Wide Angle
Screen Auckland - a Profile

Wide Angle
Screen Auckland - a Profile
Exploring Screen Auckland’s roles in supporting the region’s screen industry and attracting international productions.
Screen Auckland, ATEED, Auckland Tourism, Film Auckland, industry evolution, digital technology, transmedia, film permitting, screen attraction, international productions, New Zealand Film Commission, film industry partnerships, Auckland Film Studios, Kumeu Film Studios, global relationships, screen agreements, AFCNet, AFCI, film commissions, Busan Film Commission, screen advocacy, government grants, labor laws, drone regulations, kauri dieback, industry information, film production, film office functions.
Exploring Screen Auckland’s roles in supporting the region’s screen industry and attracting international productions.


The Fine Print
Film Studios Picking up Game

The Fine Print
Film Studios Picking up Game
Exploring the changes in film, TV, and music industries driven by the rise of new media.
new media, internet, record labels, music industry, piracy, film distribution, TV industry, BitTorrent, peer-to-peer technology, distribution models, social media, real-time connections, geographical barriers, theatrical release, VOD, premium per-view, day and date release, Toronto International Film Festival, distribution strategies, The ABCs of Death, film industry, new media distribution, piracy impact, online content, filmmakers, content access, film distribution models.
Exploring the changes in film, TV, and music industries driven by the rise of new media.


President's Rave
Unity in Screen Industry

President's Rave
Unity in Screen Industry
Advocating for engagement, respect, and collective action to address industry challenges.
screen industry, communication, Guilds and Societies, industry challenges, leadership roles, gender equality, cultural diversity, health and safety, working environment, respect, attitude change, technological advancements, industry viability, workforce sustainability, billion-dollar industry, cottage industry, solutions, collective action, screen industry unity, work-life balance, problem-solving, industry growth, individual responsibility, professional engagement.
Advocating for engagement, respect, and collective action to address industry challenges.


Behind the Scenes
SIGANZ Mid-year Update

Behind the Scenes
SIGANZ Mid-year Update
A recap of achievements, new initiatives, and ongoing efforts to strengthen the Screen Industry Guild.
A recap of achievements, new initiatives, and ongoing efforts to strengthen the Screen Industry Guild.
A recap of achievements, new initiatives, and ongoing efforts to strengthen the Screen Industry Guild.


Editorial
Winter Industry Update

Editorial
Winter Industry Update
Challenges and triumphs in the film industry, with insights from Screen Auckland and a newbie profile.
NZTECHO, winter edition, Screen Auckland, Auckland City Council, industry assistance, Wellington councils, Queenstown councils, Waka Attewell, Otaki, film production, filmmaking process, new crew, newbie profile, Marty, Guild membership, work slump, crew support, film industry news, industry updates, production challenges, crew morale, industry insights.
Challenges and triumphs in the film industry, with insights from Screen Auckland and a newbie profile.