work-time rules, driving regulations, rest requirements, NZTA guidelines, logbook compliance, cumulative work day, cumulative work period, driver penalties, transport service rules, driver safety, ferry crossing rest breaks, unavoidable delays, transport operator responsibilities, logbook usage, work and rest time rules, driver penalties, transport compliance, road safety, NZ driving laws.

national cinema, filmmaking journey, faith in cinema, New Zealand films, Walkman nostalgia, cinema experience, filmmaking challenges, national identity, Hollywood vs national cinema, creative risks, 2001: A Space Odyssey, film industry reflections, independent cinema, storytelling passion, creative struggles, local cinema evolution, film culture, authentic storytelling, cinematic memories, filmmaking ethics.

Geoff ‘Rat’ Jamieson, New Zealand film industry, key grip, Panarat Film Services, South Pacific Television, film career, The Mackenzie Affair, Hunter’s Gold, Children of Fire Mountain, The Piano, Quiet Earth, Willow, Predator, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kevin Bacon, Val Kilmer, Robert De Niro, mechanical skills, grip department, lighting department, film legacy, film set logistics, Bethell's Beach, Lake Wainamu, Queenstown mechanic, film history, film crew tribute.

Health and Safety Act, ScreenSafe, screen industry, film industry infrastructure, international films, education system, media courses, film schools, industry careers, grips shortage, camera pathways, NZ Society of Cinematographers, ASC International Cinematographers Summit, Cinegear, technology, working conditions, diversity, career development, fresh talent, film crew roles.

Mick Sinclair, entertainment law, contracts, plain English, legal agreements, SPADA, Equity agreements, film industry, television industry, standard terms, intellectual property, independent contractors, crew agreements, funding deals, legal drafting, digital platforms, health and safety, co-production treaties, SPADA/Equity, Guild, Blue Book, legal clarity.

Graeme Tuckett, film industry, health and safety, work-life balance, Geoff Jamieson, Wellington film sets, winter challenges, late summer, procrastination, well-being, unsafe situations, friendships, second chances, industry reflections, early call times, prioritizing health, helping colleagues, speaking up, film crew safety, mental health awareness, industry resilience.

NZFVTG, Guild updates, The Blue Book, ScreenSafe, health and safety, gender diversity, NZ Film Commission, funding success, screen industry workforce, online Blue Book access, film production standards, overseas productions, female membership, industry equality, SPADA, NZAPG, Guild name change, screen industry modernization, website update, Sioux Macdonald, Nick Treacy, Richard Bluck, production guidelines, industry inclusivity, camera departments, IT improvements, New Zealand filmmaking.

Wellington film industry, international features, Ghost in the Shell, Stone Street Studios, Avalon Studios, Pete's Dragon, local TV production, Avatar, HALO TV series, crew demand, Wellington economy, sustainable filmmaking, TVC production, corporate shoots, New Zealand film industry, Miramar, film crew, production facilities, post-production, Wellington studios, feature films.

Elena Watson, newbie, Guild, screen production, NZ residency, independent film, casting, locations, props, MTV, Shannara, 2nd AD, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Florida, acting career, student film, work atmosphere, flexibility, walkies, family business, freelance, AD position, continuity, editing, props, art department, training workshops, industry software, Guild support.

regional film office, RFO, film commission, New Zealand, production attraction, film-friendly, community impact, RFONZ, Otago, Southland, Wellington, Auckland, location access, lobbying, Crown land, intellectual property, Screen Wellington, Miramar, Screen Auckland, TV dramas, feature films, TVC’s, studio infrastructure, Michael Brook, Auckland Film Protocol, team development, Kevin Jennings.

Auckland, television commercials, crew shortage, freelancers, Ghost in the Shell, South Pacific Pictures, 800 Words, Brokenwood Mysteries, Filthy Productions, Dirty Laundry, Ash vs Evil Dead, Goodbye Pork Pie, Warner Brothers, Meg, West Auckland, studio spaces, experienced crew, equipment shortage, health and safety legislation, young talent, film industry, training, Sioux Macdonald, Kiwi film.

NZAPG, ScreenSafe, Health and Safety, NZ Film Commission, PCBU, workplace safety, Screen Industry, legislative changes, compliance, safety guidelines, Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, risk management, crew safety, production safety, legal obligations, film set, worker participation, industry collaboration, safety representatives, safety compliance tools.

Dave Gibson, NZ Film Commission, NZFC, film funding, domestic features, film industry, Escalator scheme, low-budget films, ScreenSafe, health and safety, Auckland studio, New Zealand cinema, crew conditions, film production, cultural significance, economic impact, career pathways, international films, filmmaking challenges, industry future, GPS 2026, Big Screen Symposium.

Jane Scott, Heeni-Jane, NZFVTG, accounts officer, production manager, financial manager, line producer, TVNZ, Maori and Pacific Programmes, Waka Huia, Marae DIY, Miharo, Tagata Pasifika, documentary production, film and TV industry, Maori Television, Muriwai Beach, Guild operations, New Zealand film crew, industry experience, production accounting, behind-the-scenes expertise.

Stephen Gallagher, film composer, music editor, The Hobbit, The Lovely Bones, District 9, indie pop, band stories, workplace safety, Techos' Guild, Blue Book, film industry challenges, creative careers, live performance dangers, 1990s indie music, film collaboration, New Zealand film, film guild benefits, crew safety, industry advocacy.

Health and Safety, The Blue Book, ScreenSafe, NZ Film and Video Technicians’ Guild, safety legislation, crew representatives, safety representatives, digital guidelines, screen industry practices, crew safety, industry updates, communication, producer-crew collaboration, NZ screen contractors, skill training, industry evolution, Guild name change, production standards, contractor qualifications, industry workshops.